QEW Publications
BeFriending Creation Newsletter
Newsletter of Quaker Earthcare Witness. ISSN 1050-0332
Quaker Earthcare Witness published a bi-monthly newsletter, BeFriending Creation, that reports and celebrates what Friends and Friends Meetings and organizations are doing and saying about the global crisis in ecological sustainability.
We publish BeFriending Creation to promote Quaker Earthcare Witness goals, stimulate discussion and action, share insights, practical ideas, and news of our actions, and encourage among Friends a sense of community and spiritual connection with all Creation. Opinions expressed are the authors' own and do not necessarily reflect those of QEW, or of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The editor is responsible for unsigned items. Submission deadlines are:
February 7, April 7, June 7, August 7, October 7, and December 7.
Contents of BeFriending Creation copyright ©2007 QEW, except as noted. Permission to reprint BeFriending Creation material must be requested in advance from the editor.
"Membership" in QEW is open to all who demonstrate commitment to support QEW's goals and who support QEW's work at the Monthly or Yearly Meeting levels, or through other Friends organizations. FCUN is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation; contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
QEW Clerk: Hollister Knowlton, 34 W. Evergreen Ave., Philadelphia PA 19118
Phone: 215/247-0718; e-mail: h.knowlton@comcast.net
Address subscription and membership correspondence to:
QEW General Secretary Ruah Swennerfelt, 173-B N. Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401-1607 Phone: 802/658-0308; e-mail: ruah@QuakerEarthcare.org
Address editorial correspondence to: BFC Editor:
Louis Cox, 173-B N. Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401-1607
Phone: 802/658-0308; e-mail: louis@QuakerEarthcare.org
BeFriending Creation Newsletter Archive
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| Year |
Issue |
Top Story |
| 2003 |
May/June |
Meetings look homeward for seeds of the war. FCUN members asked |
| 2004 |
September/October |
Just suppose... that Quaker concerns had been voiced |
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November/December |
Annual Meeting sharpens tools for QEW outreach |
| 2005 |
January/February |
Talking with others about Earthcare may require better understanding of our differing worldviews |
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March/April |
LaBella Farm work camp supports goal of 'a better life for all of life' |
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May/June |
The 'Vermont of the mind'- A cure for what ails us? |
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July/August |
Relearning a sense of connectedness is critical for modern society's survival |
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September/October |
Does recent 'greening' of the FGC Gathering signal a larger movement among Friends? |
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November/December |
Exploring Indiana Dunes nurtures a sense of place |
| 2006 |
January/February |
What time is it... It may be later than we think! |
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March/April |
Lesson from Suquamish: Just who in the world do we think we are? |
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May/June |
The ultimate question of personal and planetary health: What do we love? |
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July/August |
Getting around in - 'sustainable Sweden' |
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September/October |
Gathering speaker's hope: 'God is hanging in there with us' |
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November/December |
Can charisma alone buy Earth enough time? |
| 2007 |
January/February |
Has the balance shifted? |
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March/April |
'Odd couple' learn cultural sensitivity teaching sustainability in Paraguay |
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May/June |
Climate change article inspires Meeting's outreach |
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July/August |
'Eco-spirituality & Action' course shows how Quaker's are in tune with ecology |
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September/October |
Earthcare means getting to know our 'larger self' |
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November/December |
Bill McKibben delivers alarming and encouraging news about global warming |
| 2008 |
January/February |
The last book on global warming you'll have to read? |
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March/April |
Gathering-bound cyclists to witness for Earth restored |
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May/June |
Beyond organic: Saving the soul of our food system |
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July/August |
QEW Mini-grants boost Meetings' eco-projects |
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September/October |
Quakers helping sow seeds of 11th Hour video |
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November/December |
The 'Great Awakening' What canst thou do? |
| 2009 |
January/February |
Clawing our way back from Extinction |
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March/April |
Get beyond "economics and rejoin the commonwealth of life |
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May/June |
How about the Elephant in the room... Overpop-Umuption? |
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July/August |
Tom Berry's Dream Belong to all of Us |
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