Gratitude
November 2025: This theme of Gratitude was chosen in acknowledgment of the Thanksgiving season here in the United States. In early Quaker texts, this sentiment is... Read more.
That of God in Everyone
October 2025: One of the fundamental beliefs of Quakerism is that there is “that of God in everyone,” which is taken from a quote by George Fox, the cofounder... Read more.
Why sitting in silent worship is more important now than ever
In a time of increasing division and concern over the direction of our country and the world, it might feel superfluous or insufficient to spend our time sitting... Read more.
Quaker Silence (with guest editor Jon Watts)
September 2025: One of the most distinctive things about Quaker worship is that it incorporates silence. Whether it is a full hour of silence, or part of a program,... Read more.
Summer Break
July-August 2025: These messages are from the summer break, when the Daily Quaker Message delivered one powerful message each week.... Read more.
Simplicity
June 2025: This month’s theme is Simplicity. At a moment in our culture when we are encouraged to revere wealth and excess, we will explore the Quaker roots of... Read more.
God Yearns for You (with guest editor Paul Buckley)
May 26-June 1, 2025: This week's messages are guest edited by Paul Buckley. Paul is a member of Clear Creek Friends Meeting in Richmond, Indiana. For the last 40... Read more.
Quakers on Peace and Nonviolence
May 2025: This month’s theme is Peace and Nonviolence, learning from great Quaker activists of the past and present. We will read about how the testimony was formed... Read more.
Quotes by Quaker Women
April 2025: This is a collection of quotes by Quaker Women. We learn from the wisdom of 400 years of ministry from women and folx with marginalized genders and identities.... Read more.
Quaker Quotes about Hope and Despair
March 2025: These messages are on the theme of Quaker thought on light and darkness, despair and hope, fear and courage. We read Friends’ reflections on George... Read more.
Quakers and Listening (with guest editor RSWR)
March 3-9, 2025: This week’s messages are guest edited by Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR), a Quaker organization that works for equity and a life of dignity... Read more.
Quakers and Speaking Truth to Power
February 2025: This month examines how Friends throughout history have stood up to authority and worked for justice. Quakers speak truth to power when we advocate... Read more.
Quakers and Nature
January 2025: This month we examine how our relationship with nature can inspire our spirituality. We will read about Friends who have experienced divine ecstasy... Read more.
All We Possess Are the Gifts of God
You may already know that the Daily Quaker Message is published by a brand new Quaker media org called Thee Quaker Project. We are a small startup with a big dream,... Read more.
Quakers Quotes on Discernment & Leadings
December 2024: This month's theme is Discernment and Leadings, examining individual and corporate practices for listening to our inner guide. We will read about... Read more.
Preparing the Way for Powerful Quaker Ministry (with Guest Editor Ashley Wilcox)
November 25-December 1, 2024: This week’s messages are guest edited by Ashley M. Wilcox, Quaker minister, best-selling author of The Women’s Lectionary, and... Read more.
Quakers and Close Relationships
November 2024: What does it mean to be informed by Spirit in our roles as family members, friends, and partners? You are invited to examine caregiving and being... Read more.
Quotes on the Quaker Testimony of Integrity
October 2024: With the theme of integrity, we learn from our Quaker ancestors and elders what it means to embody our beliefs consistently in every aspect of our... Read more.
Quakers and Faith into Action
September 2024: Contemplation and activism are sometimes presented as a dichotomy in Quakerism, but they are, in fact, intimately related. A rich spiritual life... Read more.
Summer Break
July-August 2024: These messages are from the summer break, when the Daily Quaker Message delivered one powerful message each week.... Read more.