People come to me in tears

On leading a Quaker workshop:

“I find it easy to recognise the presence of the Host. People come to me in tears, telling me of profound transformational experiences, and I stand in awe. I’ve held the space, but the work hasn’t been done by me. My job is to make room for the Spirit to do its work. It is a constantly humbling experience.”

— Mark Russ, 2016
Quaker theologian, writer, and teacher

Today’s Invitation

Hold space for the Spirit to do its work.

This Week’s Query

When have you experienced awe?

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  • Mark Russ identifies as a "Quaker-shaped Christian" and a member of the universal Church. He is a queer theologian and musician, and has an interest in intentional community. In 2022, Mark began a PhD at the University of Nottingham researching whiteness, silence and liberal Quaker theology. He keeps the theology blog jollyquaker.com.

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