Faith Marsalli shared a message about how God has been with West Hills Friends from the beginning and is already doing something new. She encouraged us to be open to change, to let go of old ways that no longer work, and to trust that we already have what we need to move forward as a healing and welcoming community. Queries were: What new thing has God already begun at WHF that you need to see and name? What are some ways of “doing church” that need to be laid down so something new can rise? What makes change difficult for you whether in your personal life or as you discern the next steps for WHF? 

"Seeing the New Thing God Is Doing," by Faith Marsalli

We once again look to Richard Rohr, this time for a reminder on compassion.

Trying for Compassion

George Fox wasn’t boring—and neither is the radical heart of Quaker public ministry. Preacher, traveler, writer, and holy troublemaker, Fox’s life still challenges us to trust the Spirit, speak boldly, and live faithfully. Tom Hamm, our lecturer is also not boring! Come for the history, stay for the jokes! 

Read our latest blog post on the founder of Quakerism and what he teaches us about ministry today. 💬🔥

👉https://www.friendsincubator.org/post/tom-hamm-and-the-public-ministers-series-george-fox

Tom Hamm & George Fox

We ponder what it is like to see God in us, through us, and with us

God With Us

We focus on how words can act as blessings and powerful gifts.

The Sacrament of Words

We discuss the wonder of breathing in God's gifts.

Breath of God

Johan Maurer, our guest from Camas Friends and Sierra-Cascades YM of Friends, spoke about why we call ourselves Friends and Quakers.

"The people called, in scorn, Quakers" by Johan Maurer

We contemplate the notion of "cease striving."

Cease Striving...

We try not to try so hard that it tries our souls.

...But Do What Is Yours

If there can be Christmas in July, then we can have Thanksgiving in August.

Thanksgiving in August

West Hills Friends is a Quaker meeting in Portland, Oregon. You can find more about us at www.westhillsfriends.org. Included on this page are words of people in our community, and visitors. 

We are a Friends or Quaker Church located in north Seattle. We are a community of people gathered to Listen to God and follow God's Leadings. We love Jesus! We are all ministers and seek to liberate each other in our ministries. We welcome all who desire to join us in this God adventure as we Listen to God and liberate each other to live into our God place in our world!

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