Trifold and Quad-fold pamphlets published by QEW
(Free, but donations are encouraged to help cover printing costs)
Adoption: An Earth-friendly Alternative. (Photocopies only, available on request) A summary of different aspects of the decision to increase one's family size through adoption, including the potential environmental impacts.
The Ann Kriebel/San Luis Project in Costa Rica, 1999. A brief summary of the project and different ways to support it. (Also in Spanish)
Freeing Ourselves from Possessions, by Tom Small (Simplicity as Spiritual Exercise Series) 1996. One Friend's examination of the impact of possessions on his spiritual well-being and suggestions for assessing what our true material needs are.
Friends and Renewable Energy, by the QEW Sustainability: Faith & Action interest group, 2004. Technical and environmental problems with the current world energy situation, goals for renewable energy, and things we can do to save energy. This pamphlet helps us see how a sustainable energy path is more within our reach than we might have believed.
Friends, Slavery, and the Earth, Lisa L. Gould, 1994. Is right relationship with humans apart of right relationship with all Creation? (Also in Spanish)
Friends Witness on Rapid Population Growth. QEW Population Concerns Interest Group, 2004. Friends' vision of the Peaceable Kingdom and an Earth Restored is threatened by exponential population growth. Facts, queries, and suggestions to facilitate a Quaker response.
How Eco-Friendly Is Your Meeting House? A Five-Star Rating System. From Canadian Yearly Meeting's Quaker Ecology Action Network, 2002.
Human-induced Climate Change . From QEW's Sustainability: Faith & Action interest group, 2007. How climate change is threatening God's creation and How Friends are addressing the global emergency of climate change in terms of their testimonies on Peace, Equality, Simplicity, and Integrity.
Immigration in a Crowded World, the QEW Population Concerns interest group, 2001. Asks Friends to consider the suffering connected with restrictions on movement across national borders and the changes in society that could lead to more humane and just treatment of immigrants.
Let's Get Organized to Care for the Earth, by Mary Coelho, 1998. How to develop a vital Unity with Nature Group. Specific help from experienced groups.
Living Lightly on the Earth—in the City, by Mary Coelho (Simplicity as Spiritual Exercise series) 1997. Lessening our impact on the Earth in every aspect of daily life. Many practical examples and filled with ideas.
Mindful Living, Mindful Giving. Annie Galloway, 2003. Thoughts on strengthening family and community ties while walking more lightly on the Earth. Includes mindful gift ideas.
Peace on Earth, Peace with Earth, 2002. Prepared by Quaker Eco-Witness, a project of Quaker Earthcare Witness, this flyer includes Quaker quotes, biblical references, and resource materials to establish that Friends' peace witness and eco-witness are two sides of the same coin.
Traveling Gently on the Earth—What Would John Woolman Drive? (Simplicity as Siritual Exercise series) 2005. The effects of cars on our culture and environment, personal choices and public policies that can make a difference. What John Woolman would have thought about our culture's heavily reliance on private automobiles.
The Spiritual Dimension—Why We Care for the Earth, by Jack Phillips, 1992. Imagine a human re-engineered Earth that provides no place for the myriad creatures who do not directly serve human needs. Would our material gain be worth the spiritual loss? (Also in Spanish)
Practicing Sustainability—What Does it Mean for Friends? 1999, Quaker Earthcare Witness Sustainability Support and Action Committee. Helpful discussion on sustainability, plus the Quaker Earthcare Witness Minute, with advices and queries. (Also in Spanish)
Slowing Down to the Speed of Life. (Simplicity as Spiritual Exercise series) 2006. By Carolyn W. Treadway. Practical advice from a life coach on taking charge of our lives and finding time for spiritual growth and stewardship of Creation.
Toward Taking Away the Occasion of Abortion, 1999, Quaker Earthcare Witness Population Concerns Committee. Good for worship sharing on this sensitive topic. It urges broad support for family planning programs and compassion for all those who struggle with this issue.
A Witness on Sexuality for Friends, 2000, Quaker Earthcare Witness Population Concerns Committee. Explores the social and personal attitudes and values that are at the core of human sexuality and hence are vital for dealing with rapid population growth in ways that are consistent with Quaker values.
