So that it becomes unthinkable not to consider all humans part of the same family. Then, perhaps, some of our testimonies may have more meaning. Religious education is a useful part of this growth. It should be carefully planned to meet the needs of varying ages, but everyone in the meeting can help us understand that religion and everyday life are one and the same. Specifically, through a realization of the living presence of God, religious education should enlarge and enrich our lives in such areas of experience as worship, the world of nature, the Bible, the life and teachings of Jesus, the history and testimonies of Quakers, the examples of other great religious leaders, the work and play of the meeting, and sharing with other peoples.
Meetings often appoint a religious education committee.
This committee, or the monthly meeting on ministry and counsel, provides guidance and suitable material for classes for children, young persons, and adults. Meeting retreats and conferences provide times to grow spiritually and to expand awareness of the ways of Friends in other places and of people of other faiths. We'd be glad to hear your comments, and include your letters and articles on Religious Education.