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There are opportunities to join in (or just read) dialogue among and about Quakers (Friends) in a number of e-mail lists. (Also see Quaker Web Discussion Forums and Usenet Group.) These are available to anyone at no charge, other than any fees for your Internet service. An e-mail list is a means of allowing dialogue among interested people through distribution of messages (posts) from people to a list of e-mail addresses of subscribers. One sends a message to an e-mail address at a list server at a computer center, which then distributes that message electronically to the e-mail addresses in the list's database. Usually, these messages are distributed as soon as they are received. However, many lists offer a digest option for those who would prefer not to receive many individual messages. With such an option, messages are accumulated and sent out periodically (at a regular interval, usually daily, or when the accumulated messages reach a certain volume) bundled together. Don't be misled by the "digest" terminology - the complete messages are distributed. When you initially subscribe to a list, you normally receive back a welcome message with information about the list, including how to invoke options that may be available for that list. You can also participate in many of these lists, such as the ones on Yahoo Groups or Topica, on the Web. Friends-ChurchFriends-Church "was created for Friends to discuss current events, trends, new ministries, job openings, etc. in an evangelical forum. Participation in the list implies that the subscriber acknowledges the following: 1) The Bible is the inspired written word of God. 2) Jesus is God the Son. 3) It is only by the blood of Jesus Christ that we can be reconciled to God." (NOTE: The list administrator means by participation the posting of messages to the list. Those who don't feel they can acknowledge the 3 points are welcome to "lurk" on the list, and thus gain insight on Friends with an evangelical outlook.) Evangelicals wishing to discuss theology and biblical interpretation should use the companion list, Friends-Theology, for that purpose.
friends-church-subscribe@quaker-christian.net To receive it as a daily digest, send a blank message to: friends-church-digest-subscribe@quaker-christian.net Friends-TheologyFriends-Theology "was designed for evangelical, Christ centered Friends to discuss theology and biblical interpretation with each other." Evangelicals wishing to discuss the practical side of ministry as well as current topics in the Friends church should use the companion list, Friends-Church, for that purpose.
friends-theology-subscribe@quaker-christian.net To receive it as a daily digest, send a blank message to: friends-theology-digest-subscribe@quaker-christian.net Quaker-LQuaker-L was the first general purpose Quaker mailing list. It has a moderator, but most messages are allowed to go to the list without going through the moderator at this writing.To subscribe, send a blank message with the subject Subscribe to quaker-l-request@quakerlists.org My comments: A wide variety of Friends posts on this list, with a wide variety in content. There is a fair amount of real spiritual content on the list. Volume varies greatly; sometimes almost nonexistent and sometimes quite heavy. Quaker-PQuaker-P was split-off from Quaker-L to just cover Quaker peace and social justice concerns. Same administrators, but no moderation.To subscribe, send a blank message with the subject Subscribe to quaker-p-request@quakerlists.org My comments: At this writing, quite active. Content varies a lot. There is one nasty bully very active on the list, who jumps in frequently to insult and cast aspersions on those who write in disagreement with him. This seriously interferes with constructive dialogue on the list. Quaker SpectrumQuaker Spectrum is an unmoderated general Quaker list open to all and inviting messages about any matter related to Friends or Friends' concerns.
SUBSCRIBE QUAKER-SPECTRUM to: quaker-spectrum-request@world.std.com or, if you prefer the digest version, send the message SUBSCRIBE QUAKER-SPECTRUM-DIGEST to: quaker-spectrum-digest-request@world.std.com Quaker-DADNo, this is not a list about how to be a good Quaker father! "DAD" is an acronym for Dialogue Across the Divide. "The purpose of this list is to support dialogue between (sic) Friends of different theological points of view." The list is fully moderated (except that the moderator herself is not moderated), and the moderator controls list membership.
apply quaker-dad Yourfirstname Yourlastname To: ListMeow@qhpress.org EFM-MEN"EFM-MEN is the email conference for EFM MEN. EFM MEN was created to encourage men to become involved in the world ministries of the Evangelical Friends International. Men are motivated to seek practical and direct involvement, using their skills and abilities to assist and support missions. The principal work will be to raise mission awareness through existing yearly meeting structures for men, bringing national recognition to mission efforts arising from those yearly meetings. This will be done through work crusades, prayer journeys and innovative stateside projects." The list also welcomes interested men who are not members of EFI meetings.
SUBSCRIBE EFM-MEN to: hub@xc.org FCNL-NewsFCNL-News is an e-mail list for distribution of weekly Legislative Action Messages (LAMs) and other information from the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), the Quaker lobby at the U.S. A. government. Unlike Quaker-P, FCNL-News is not a discussion list, but solely an information dissemination mechanism. These messages are posted on Quaker-P, so you probably don't want to subscribe to this list if you're on Quaker-P.
Subscribe FCNL-News YourE-mailAddress To: Majordomo@igc.apc.org FCUNFCUN was created "for Friends (and friends of Friends) of the environmental persuasion." It discusses the Friends Committee on Unity with Nature (FCUN) and other environmentally-related topics. This list defaults to a digest option.
Subscribe YourE-mailAddress to: fcun-request@lists.earthwitness.org QVSTCThis is a list to facilitate communication among those interested in Quaker volunteer service, training and witness.
subscribe qvstc Yourfirstname Yourlastname To: listproc@list.serve.com Quaker-RootsQuaker-Roots is a list for the exploration of Quaker roots in family trees.
SUB QUAKER-ROOTS To: maiser@rmgate.pop.indiana.edu To receive it in digest format, add the following as a second line to your message SET QUAKER-ROOTS DIGEST Friends Council on EducationThe Friends Council on Education Technology Committee has established this list of educators in Friends schools and Friends in non-Friends schools.
to: fce-web@forum.swarthmore.edu Quaker Homeschooling Circle (QHC)"A list for Quakers and fellow seekers who either homeschool their children or are interested in homeschooling and other alternative approaches to education."
to: quakerhomeschool-subscribe@topica.com or subscribe at the list subscription page on the Web. Quaker-BQuaker-B is a mailing list "for Friends and attenders of Britain Yearly Meeting, and others elsewhere who share our aims and interests, or who wish to learn about them."
SUBSCRIBE QUAKER-B to: listserv@listserv.rl.ac.uk Quaker-CQuaker-C is a list for discussion of Canadian concerns of Friends.To subscribe, send a blank message with the subject Subscribe to quaker-c-request@quakerlists.org Young Adult QuakerYoung Adult Quaker is a list "for discussions between Quakers, especially young adults, about beliefs, experiences, spiritual journeys, and anything at all, for the purpose of helping us get to know who we are."
yaquaker-subscribe@egroups.com Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/list/yaquaker QuakerQuaker is a list "to network with others in the Quaker community, and to build new friendships."
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