Wess Daniels is from Canton Ohio and is currently serving as a ‘released Quaker minister’ (i.e. pastor) at Camas Friends Church in Camas WA. He is also a PhD student at Fuller Theological Seminary where he is doing a dissertation on participatory culture and the Quaker tradition. He is an adjunct professor at George Fox Seminary and is on the board of Quaker Voluntary Service.
He met Emily Miller in college and they were married in 2001. Wess enjoys being a father of three wonderful little ones. Besides playing imaginary games with his kids, he likes to roast coffee, read books, write, ride his scooter and watch the New Girl.
Wess is concerned about Quaker renewal and has been involved in promoting cross-dialogue and sharing of new ideas with “convergent Friends” around the country and in Great Britain. He co-organized and co-facilitated the Nursery of Truth, a Portland-area event meant to stir inspiration in young Quakers. He also served as a co-editor for the publication Spirit Rising: Young Quaker Voices a book that brought together Young Adult Friends from 17 countries and the many branches of Friends. Wess has also led many workshops and retreats on Quaker renewal in places like: Pendle Hill, Woodbrooke Quaker Study Center, Quaker Heritage Day and Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative).
His publications include: Convergent Friends: The Emergence of Postmodern Quakerism (2010) in Quaker Studies, I (Hope) I see Dead People (2012) in Friends Journal and A Faithful Betrayal: The New Quakers (2010) in Quaker Life.
You can read his full CV here.
Why I Am a Quaker
Wess, I came across your Create a Moleskin PDA and really liked it. Since it was written in 2007, I was curious to see what you have changed since then or if you still use your moleskin in the same way, etc. I’d love to hear more about what you’ve learned. By the way, your site is really good.
Look forward to hearing from you. Feel free to email me.
Sarah
When in silence I experience a tinkling in my arms and legs, a vibration of sorts. My best experiences have been when I am not in control but something greater seems to be, mostly voice. In defining oneself or ones beliefs I find that immediately seperates one from others.