Dear Editor: I am part of the Council of Elders, a volunteer organization in the Rogue Valley of southern Oregon, committed to promoting civil discourse. We started this organization after hearing about Better Angels (www.better-angels.org), a nation-wide organization that sprang up after the politically polarized 2016 elections.
Inspiring account of a nonviolent descalation of a dangerous situation.
From Sierra-Cascades Yearly Meeting of Friends
Dear Friends: Conflict in our meetings is often not resolved in a manner satisfactory to all involved. Frequently, some individuals or groups are left on their own to swallow changes they are not ready for. This happens even though much willingness to being open to a way forward has been experienced within the meeting.
A collection of talks that provide context and strategic analyses for Friends who still seek The Beloved Community in U.S.A. 2017.
A reflection on sources and possible solutions to conflicts among Friends.
Notes of a conversation among Friends in the West on February 16, 2017, concerning ways that Quaker meetings can resolve conflicts with difficult individuals.
Recording of a conversation among Friends in the West on February 16, 2017, concerning ways that Quaker meetings can resolve conflicts with difficult individuals.
Recording of portions of an online conversation, 2/10/2016, among Friends in the West, exploring ways to improve the quality of business in their monthly meetings.
Notes from an online conversation, 3/9/2016, among Friends in the West (and beyond), exploring ways to improve the quality of Business Meeting in their monthly meetings.
