Queries 

by Peter Phillips
Cornwall Monthly Meeting

Here are some queries offered as supplement to Christopher Sammond's characteristically eloquent and inspiring vocal ministry offered at Fall Sessions (reprinted in Spark November 2016)

Do we trust the principle of self-governance enough to be at peace with a leader that a majority of us in a majority of our states have chosen?

Meeting for Discerment at Poplar Ridge 

by Caroline Lane
Co-clerk, Steering Committee for Meetings of Discernment

Discerning Direction with Dunca 

When Times Are Troubled

by Mary Pugh Clark
Montclair Monthly Meeting

I have a large, lanky cat named Dunca. He came to me last December at age 7. Although it was not my idea, together we have developed a meditation practice that has helped me find openings for action in our troubled times.