Useful theology from a Quaker-shaped Christian
Part of a series of four Advent reflections centred on Mary and her song in Luke 1:46-55. "Her mercy is for those who fear herfrom generation to generation…She has helped her servant Israel,in remembrance of her mercy,according to the promise she made to our ancestors,to Sarah and Abraham and to their descendants for ever." I… Continue reading Advent Reflections Week 1 – The Ancestors
I'm delighted to announce that the Quaker Centre at Friends House, London are hosting an in-person celebration of my new book The Spirit of Freedom. If you're in the area, do join me on Friday 6 December at 11am at the Friends House Library for a talk, Q&A and book signing.
There's still time to register for my online book launch on Tuesday 26 November 2024, 19:30-20:30 (UK time). Book your free place at https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/book-launch-the-spirit-of-freedom-mark-russ/ This free event will include a conversation between myself and fellow Quaker author Rhiannon Grant, a short reading, and the opportunity to ask me questions about the book. You can find out how to… Continue reading Two weeks until the “The Spirit of Freedom” book launch
My new book 'The Spirit of Freedom: Quaker-shaped Christian Theology' will be published on 26 November 2024, available in paperback and as an e-book. To celebrate, please join me for an online book launch hosted by Woodbrooke on Tuesday 26 November 2024, 19:30-20:30 (UK time).
I had the privilege of presenting a "Pause for Thought" on BBC Radio 2. It was broadcast at 2.30am on the morning of Wednesday 2nd October. If you have access to BBC Sounds where you are, you can listen to it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jtybx2
I've been interviewed on The God Cast with Fr Alex Frost. We talked about Quakerism, Quaker theology, my spiritual journey, and my new book "The Spirit of Freedom."
I'm pleased to announce that my review of R. Melvin Keiser's Seeds of Silence: Essays in Quaker Spirituality and Philosophical Theology has been published in the journal Modern Believing, volume 65, issue 3. Sadly, the journal isn't open access, so is only available if you or your institution have a subscription. The review can be… Continue reading Book Review published in Modern Believing 65.3
November 26, 2024. My author-copies arrived in the post today, and it's thrilling to finally hold it in my hand.
In the small corner of the world that is jollyquaker.com, it’s been a good year. When I look back at my writing in 2023, I see myself both exploring a queer Jesus-centred spirituality that embraces and goes beyond Quakerism, and growing in confidence as an academic theologian. Thank you for accompanying me on this journey by reading the blog. Here’s my summary of the year as a reader and writer.
My new book has a beautiful, beautiful cover. "The Spirit of Freedom: Quaker-shaped Christian theology" will be published in 2024 by Christian Alternative Books. It's a collection of my best writing from the last decade, and I'm really proud of it. I can't wait for you to read it. A publication date is yet to… Continue reading My new book “The Spirit of Freedom” cover reveal
Jolly Quaker 