Quaker Testimonies in Action
Julie first learned of the Right Sharing Conversations series through an email invitation. The topic immediately caught her attention: What is Enough? She registered, curious to see where the conversation might lead.
What she found was more than a Zoom discussion. Participants joined from across the United States and around the world, including Kenya and New Zealand. Over time, familiar faces returned, relationships formed, and conversations continued beyond scheduled meetings. In breakout rooms, small groups were given the rare gift of time—time to listen, reflect, and respond thoughtfully. For Julie, this format created a sense of being “at home.”
One conversation in particular stood out: the Money Café. Talking openly about finances—a topic often considered taboo—proved deeply meaningful. The respectful, reflective space allowed participants to explore money through the lens of values and community rather than fear.
After Julie’s husband died, she clipped postage stamps from decades of correspondence and sent them to the Indianapolis First Friends Stamp Program. She was surprised to receive a personal, detailed message explaining how her small contribution would support RSWR’s work. That personal acknowledgment made a lasting impression.
Together, these experiences revealed what Quaker testimonies look like in action. Simplicity was present in honest, person-to-person conversations. Integrity and community were embodied in the way Right Sharing completed the circle of giving—recognizing each contribution and inviting deeper connection. Equality showed up clearly: even small gifts were valued and appreciated. And peace flowed through it all, especially in RSWR’s grantmaking work, which supports women around the world as they strengthen their families and communities.
For Julie, Right Sharing’s educational programs are not just learning opportunities. They are living expressions of shared values—spaces where giving and receiving happen together, and where love is made visible through connection, reflection, and action.