Thy Friend, Obadiah
Obadiah, a young Quaker boy living in colonial Nantucket, is constantly followed by a sea gull. Obadiah wishes the seagul would leave him alone, but when it does leave, he yearns for its companionship. This story helps young children learn about the importance of...
A Friendly Welcome for Families
Spoken and Unspoken Messages of Our Meeting Spaces A one page tip sheet on how to make the Quaker Meeting House family-friendly.
Crossing the Threshold: Preparing to Welcome Families
“How do meeting communities prepare and engage in active invitation to families and children? When a family walks through the door of a meeting, there are three sets of needs we should be prepared to support: the spiritual formation of their children, the...