About us
The Friends Collaborative on Spirit and Psyche is a forum for experiential learning, dedicated intellectual curiosity and the soul work of healing and flourishing through Quaker teachings and the insights of Jungian depth psychology.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to nurturing and transforming our inner lives and all of our relationships, and to creating unique and authentic connections in today’s world.
We hope to inspire deep personal reflection, learning, and growth.
Our Vision
We envision an evolving community of practice centered in the sacredness of everyday life, where all people who seek spirit and healing for themselves and the world find their home.
Our Values
We value active curiosity, deep listening, and intimate conversation.
We seek spiritual truths and a shared sense of wholeness.
We invite distinct voices and experiences that contribute to our collective learning and understanding.
Our Initiatives
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We convene an annual interdisciplinary gathering, the Friends Conference on Religion and Psychology (FCRP), to explore emerging models and methodologies for spiritual and psychological development;
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We host intermittent conversations, workshops and retreats with leaders from a variety of psychological perspectives, faith-based and spiritual communities;
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We publish Inward Light, a quarterly journal of invited reflections, essays, art and poetry that speak to both the “the spirit of the times” and the “spirit of the depths”;
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We maintain a written and audio/video archive of more than 80 years of FCRP talks and presentations, Inward Light issues 1937-1989, and the Dora Wilson lending library.