AUTHOR EVENT: LIVING INTO THE FAITH: A QUAKER DIARY

A Reflection on One Man’s Spiritual Journey

 

Philadelphia, PA: On Sunday, February 2nd at 12:45, Gregory A. Barnes will
discuss and read from his book at Friends Center, 15 th & Cherry Street in Center
City.

The diary reveals the broad range of activities in modern unprogrammed
Quakerism and the Quaker principles , or “testimonies,” that animate them. The
setting is Philadelphia and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, the heart of American
Quakerism as transplanted from England by William Penn.

“This is a diary and not a history. It follows one man through his Quaker and
Quaker-related activities for roughly 8 years. The reader should understand it as
reflecting my attempt, made out of gratitude to give back to Quakerism and to my
Quaker community…”

Gregory A. Barnes has also written an award-winning collection of short stories
based on his experiences in West Africa with the Peace Corps.

Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends is
a diverse and affirming Quaker congregation welcoming people of all ages,
races, gender identification, sexual orientation and faith background.

My writing focuses on my 2 great interests:  Quakers/Quakerism and Africa, where I served in the Peace Corps.  My recent publications include 3 Quaker history/biographies and a novel and short-story collection set in Africa.