EPISODE · Mar 7, 2026 · 24 MIN
EOF07B The Eye of Faith, A History of Ohio Yearly Meeting Conservative. Chapter 7 Part B: A Wider Quakerism
from Ohio Yearly Meeting's Podcast · host Bill Taber
We trace James Henderson’s 1920 ministry across eight countries and the ripple effects that reshaped Ohio Friends toward peace, global fellowship, and practical reforms. Young Friends push for voice and structure while meetings revise discipline, adjust customs, and face decline with care.• Henderson’s tested call, funding, and interpreter support• Meetings in Germany and the Balkans during relief work• A moving witness among Bulgarian pastors• Reports from returned COs and AFSC service• Youth pressure for a formal peace committee• Delegations to Washington and legislative advocacy• Discipline revision and limits on disownment• Shifts in gender participation and school customs• Scheduling changes to broaden attendance• School standardization amid shrinking numbers• Pennsville’s laying down and community memoryA complete list of our podcasts, organized into topics, is available on our website.We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube. See our YouTube channel. The first interview is with Susan Smith. To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), please visit ohioyearlymeeting.org. Those interested in exploring the distinctives of Conservative Friends waiting worship should consider checking out our many Zoom Online Worship opportunities during the week here. All are welcome! We also have several Zoom study groups. Check out the Online Study and Discussion Groups on our website. Advices read in these podcasts can be found on page 29 in our Book Of Discipline.We welcome feedback on this and any of our other podcast episodes. Contact us through our website.
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We trace James Henderson’s 1920 ministry across eight countries and the ripple effects that reshaped Ohio Friends toward peace, global fellowship, and practical reforms. Young Friends push for voice and structure while meetings revise discipline, adjust customs, and face decline with care. • Henderson’s tested call, funding, and interpreter support • Meetings in Germany and the Balkans during relief work • A moving witness among Bulgarian pastors • Reports from returned COs and AFSC service ...
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