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A Demanding and Uncertain Adventure: Backhouse Lecture 2011
$8.00 (GST-inc)The 2011 James Backhouse lecture is concerned with developing a theological response to the need to adopt more sustainable practices such as permaculture to ensure that all people have a reliable supply of food.
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A Quaker astronomer reflects: Can a scientist also be religious?: Backhouse Lecture 2013
$8.00 (GST-inc)A Quaker astronomer reflects asks the questions: Can a scientist also be religious? How, and with what limitations?
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Advices & Queries
$4.00 (GST-inc)Advices and queries designed to challenge and inspire Australian Quakers in their personal lives and in their life as a religious community.
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An Encounter Between Quaker Mysticism and Taoism in Everyday Life
$8.00 (GST-inc)In this lecture, Cho-Nyon Kim explores his spiritual journey in the Korean religious environment, in which Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and Christianity have all influenced cultural practices and been integrated into daily life.
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Animating freedom: Accompanying Indigenous struggles for self-determination
$8.00 (GST-inc)In the 2019 Backhouse Lecture, Jason shares what he has learnt about accompanying West Papuans – and to a lesser extent Aboriginal people, Bougainvilleans and East Timorese – in their struggle for self-determination.
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Creating hope: Working for justice in catastrophic times
$8.00 (GST-inc)In the 2022 Backhouse Lecture, Yarrow Goodley looks at the critical issue of climate justice—at how our responses to the climate emergency have the potential for great suffering, as well as great redemption. In a world where the rich pollute, and the poor suffer, we do not just need to address our rapidly-warming planet, but also the injustices which drive this environmental catastrophe.
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Everyday Prophets
$15.00 (GST-inc)In the 2016 Backhouse Lecture, Margery Post Abbott explores the interplay between faith and action, drawing on her wide range of experiences as a scholar, activist, sailor and Quaker.
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Finding Our Voice: Backhouse Lecture 2010
$8.00 (GST-inc)The Young Friends (Quakers) give their views on the key issues facing youth today in an effort to encourage spiritual discovery and deep bonding within and outside the Quaker community.
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From the Inside Out : Observations on Quaker work at the United Nations: Backhouse Lecture 2012
$8.00 (GST-inc)A systematic and inspiring examination of Quakers’ involvement in achieving non-violent international outcomes, e.g. working against landmines and the small arms problem.
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Our Life is Love, and peace and tenderness: 2014 James Backhouse Lecture
$8.00 (GST-inc)(2014 James Backhouse Lecture) The Quakers’ Advices and Queries says to rejoice in the presence of children and recognise their gifts. But how do you share your deepest beliefs with children, while leaving them free to develop as the spirit of God may lead them? This lecture advocates methods such as time in natural outdoor settings and nurturing young leadership and social activism by our kids.
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The Quaking Meeting (2009 James Backhouse Lecture)
$15.00 (GST-inc)Once Quakers quaked; some still do. This book discusses the individual and communal practices of Waiting Worship, using mystical elements to transform our lives, bringing us closer to holy obedience to the Divine.
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This We Can Say
$25.00 (GST-inc)Prepared over a period of nearly 10 years, this is the distillation of the thoughts of around a thousand Quakers with an interest in spiritual subjects.
The book includes inspirational writings and personal stories about challenge and opportunity, which reflect on the geography and social history of Australia.
