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Publications
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* These are out of print and in due course will reappear as e-publications
Pamphlets : Original Series (1979-93)
1. Quakerism as Forerunner. John Linton, 1979
Talk which led directly to the formation of the Quaker Universalist GroupOut of stock, but available free on-line as one of our e-publications
2. The Meeting Place of the World's Great Faiths. Horace G. Alexander, 1980.
Out of stock, but available free on-line as one of our e-publications3. Christ in a Universe of Faiths. John Hick, 1982.
Out of stock, but available free on-line as one of our e-publications4. Universal Quakerism. Ralph Hetherington, c1983
Out of stock, but available free on-line as one of our e-publications5. Sources of Universalism in Quaker Thought. Winifred Burdick, 1983
Out of stock, but available free on-line as one of our talks which led directly to the formation of the Quaker Universalist Group - see e-publications6. Readings for Universalists. Ralph Hetherington, 1984
Linked selected readings from Quaker classics and contemporary writers.Out of stock, but available free on-line as one of our e-publications
7. Towards Universalism. Tim R. Miles, c1985
Out of stock, but available free on-line as one of our e-publications8. The Place of Universalism in the Society of Friends. Dan Seeger, 1986
Out of stock, but available free on-line as one of our e-publications9. The Universality of the Image. Lorna Marsden, 1986
Out of stock, but available free on-line as one of our e-publications18. Christianity in an Evolutionary Perspective. Harold Dowell, 1990
Out of stock, but available free on-line as one of our e-publications20. Conscious Existence. Victor Oubridge, 1992
Out of stock, but available free on-line as one of our e-publications21. Several sorts of Quakers. Stephen Allott, 1992. *
A reflection on the relationship between Quakers and some of the many
meanings of the word 'Christ'.Pamphlets : New Series (1994 onwards)
12. There is another world but it is this one. Jean Hardy, 1988,
reprinted 1995. *
An exploration about the current views about the nature of reality,
setting forth the claims of the mystics and poets to represent aspects of
that reality. (Reprint)14. Nature green in cell and leaf. John Barnes, 1994. *
The view that nature is green in cell and leaf rather than red in tooth
and claw, and that there is more co-operation than competition between the
species. (Rev.)17. The Place of Jesus in Quaker Universalism. Jan Arriens,
1995. *
Whilst recognising that the roots of Quakerism are clearly Christian,
Quaker Universalism encourages the Society of Friends to welcome sincere
seekers from other religious backgrounds or of no religion at all. (Rev.)23. Wisdom, Nature and Spirit. Carol MacCormack, 1994, £0.95 (i.e. half price)
Written by an anthropologist, this pamphlet looks at some alternative spiritualities, particularly those based on the wisdom of the feminine.24. Quakerism, Universalism & Spirituality. Ralph Hetherington, 1995, £1.15 (i.e. half price)
Statement of the Quaker Universalist position, tracing the history of universalism in the Society & discussing the significance of spirituality within religion. (Reprint)25. On the Contrary. John Hemming, 1996, £1.15 (i.e. half price)
A meditative reflection on the universal light of childhood and our journey to wholeness.26. The Faith of a Quaker Humanist. David Boulton, 1997, £1.15 (i.e. half price)
Considers the inter-relationship of Faith, Quakerism and Humanism and its implications for the understanding of the significance of Jesus Christ, worship and prayer; and of Quakerism as a mystical religion.27. Signposts to the Future? Creation Centred Spirituality and the Sea of Faith. *
Josephine Teagle, 1997.Explores similarities and differences in two visions of future spiritual paths.
28. The Oblique Light: poetry and peak experience. Anne
Ashworth, 1998, £1.25. *
Reflects through poetry & prose on the gift of the transfiguring
experience.29. Of One Heart, Diverse Mind: the Quaker Universalist Way (2nd Edition).
Adrian Cairns, 1999, £1.35 (i.e. half price)Sees Quaker Universalism within a metaphorical framework and explores the contemporary post-Christian 'God as-it-were' within the growing global consciousness.
30. A Platform of Consciousness: Spirituality without Religion.
Adrian Cairns, 2001, £1.65 (i.e. half price)Sees Quaker Universalism within a metaphorical framework and explores the contemporary post-Christian 'God as-it-were' within the growing global consciousness.
31. Human Beings Yearning for a Faith.
Clive Sutton, 2006, £1.35 (i.e. half price)In his introduction Clive says “Seeking a firm faith to live by is a continuing quest for many people in our time, but we are not the first to find it so. I have felt that anyone trying to find a way forward on their own spiritual journey today might learn a lot from the struggles of predecessors, so I began to collect quotations which helped me to get a sense of how some of those people felt.” In fact Clive covers a wide range of authors from Victorian times to the present day.
32. Choosing Life: Embracing Spirituality in the 21st Century
Joycelin Dawes, 2008, £4.00Drawing on the Author's extensive experience of contemporary spirituality, this highly accessible booklet outlines an engaged spirituality for our time, one that takes the reality of the troubled world and the global challenges we face as the basis for urgent, compassionate action. Combining experiential exercises with a clear conceptual framework - and always with an eye to how our spirituality needs to find practical expression in the world - Choosing Life encourages each of us to be experiential, to find our still centre and express our love for life and our connectedness with all phenomena. Helping us to make sense of the changing spiritual landscape of early twenty-first century Britain, this is an exciting call to a life-affirming, sustaining and sustainable spirituality which for the Author is grounded in the Quaker tradition of collective discernment but which has a universal relevance and appeal.
33. Quakerism and Buddhism: The Cutting Edge
Anne Bancroft, 2008, £3.00Anne Bancroft speaks from a long experience of both Buddhism and Quakerism. She sets the Buddha and George Fox in their respective contexts and traces their spiritual journeys: that of George Fox as recorded in his and his contemporaries' writings; and that of the Buddha from the oral tradition of teaching as set down in the Pali manuscripts. Both left home to search for their truths, initially through the traditional teachers of their time; but both came to realise, after a time of deep despair and testing, that the path to truth lay with seeking a direct encounter with the sacred within the self. From their revelations and insights developed those 'awakenings' and 'openings' which still speak to our condition today. Anne explores the similarities of the two paths but also their differences. Many of us have some connection with Buddhism as we encounter it in contemporary Western society and it is enlightening to find a clear exposition of those often glossed over differences. It is Anne's belief that these "should not be papered over in a well-meant attempt at 'oneness' ... but should be looked at directly and celebrated as new insights, leading to a richer and fuller life." In its account of the origins and development of these two faiths and their meeting points with each other, this pamphlet sets a valuable agenda for further exploration and understanding.
Books
There is another world but it is this one. Ed. Carol MacCormack, £3.00
Comprises QUG Pamphlets 12, 13, 14 & 16, plus one new chapter and an introduction bringing together reflections on science, nature and spirit.Her Mother's Eyes - and other poems, David Brazier. £5.99 plus £2.00 p&p.
Dharmavidya Dr David Brazier is well-known as a Buddhist teacher, writer and psychotherapist but his spiritual perspective is broad, encompassing mystical traditions of all faiths. He is a founder member of the Amida Order of socially engaged Buddhism and travels extensively in Europe, Asia and North America in support of the Order's spiritual, educational and social work. He was recently listed along with the Dalai Lama as one of the twelve Buddhist commentators on current affairs most worth following on Twitter.'In this, David Brazier's first collection of poems, we meet a keen and compassionate man of the Way, who invites us into the compelling music of his verse. These poems ride the spectrum of experience and emotion, from the tragic to the humorous, and many of them stand out as spiritual teachings that urge us always toward the light, but not at the expense of confronting the shadows. In his impeccable formal style, David gives an all-embracing vision through which we may come to see ourselves, and our world, anew' (Jason Ranek, award winning poet and author of The Crossing.)
'David Brazier's collection will captivate a wide range of readers as it addresses so many themes and does so in such a rich mix of styles. The poems are profoundly humane and refreshingly full of surprises - poets don't often write on starlings, rape or divorce. The sweep is global, spanning centuries and communities .. and evoking Jesus and the Buddha. Striking opening lines draw the reader in ... You'll find musical lines and food for thought ...' (Eleanor Nesbitt, Professor Emerita in Religions and Education at Warwick University and co-author of the poetry anthology Gemini Four).
Journal: Universalist
The Universalist is published three times a year in February,
June and October. All members of QUG receive these copies free, otherwise
they are £3.00 per copy.For a free back copy of the Universalist, e-mail Anne Park at annep@qug.org.uk
Written contributions are welcome from QUG members and others interested in universalism. The contents of the magazine reflect the views and ideas of the contributors, and are not necessarily representative of the QUG as a whole, nor of the editor. Copyright remains with individual contributors.
Electronic copy should be sent to the Editor: Hazel Nelson at hazeln@qug.org.uk.
For more information on Universalist please click HERE
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