BOOKS

I write to understand, seeking meaning in life, trauma, healing, and much more. Collections of my writings have been published.

My books are available for purchase from Amazon and Quaker Books.

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MUSIC

I write music much like everything else, to find meaning and connect. Several of my original songs have been recorded by others as well.

My songs are another way to find meaning, seek healing, and learn from experience.

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TALKS

I have shared my learnings and reflections with gatherings both large and small. Some of these addresses have been recorded, as well as interviews and conversations.

The recordings vary in topic and length, from my 1990 address to Friends General Conference to a 4-minute interview with QuakerSpeaks.

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Travel & Teaching

While I am no longer traveling and teaching to the extent that I once did, I do still want to share any upcoming activities.

I have spent more than 40 years traveling, teaching, and more.

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WRITINGS

Looking back on decades of witnessing extreme experience, I write in order to understand.

My writing touches on numerous topics, from my many years working as a Quaker healer.

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My Most Recent Work

• The 42nd Beethoven LetterMay 1, 2026
  The 42nd Beethoven Letter Dear Friends, Thank you for your continued support. You make it possible for me to keep going. I spent my early years in the work asking for help from these people over here to help those people over there. I asked Quakers and others to share with me the necessities of… Read more: The 42nd Beethoven Letter
• 2026 CalendarFebruary 7, 2026
  Feb 23 Lecture & Readings for Contextual Ministry Earlham School of Religion via ZOOM Adjunct instructor Mark Condo June 6 “Tending the Fire of Sacred Queerness” A Trans Quaker Gathering Woolman Hill, Deerfield MA July 7 – 12 Abandon All Weariness Friends General Conference Summer GatheringUniv of VT Burlington VT August 1 Energy Work for Healing… Read more: 2026 Calendar
• The Seed Podcast: John Calvi and “The Ones Who Aren’t Here” SongJanuary 17, 2026
  John was a guest on season six of The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope, a podcast from Pendle Hill hosted by Dwight Dunston. Excerpt from Episode Details on Apple Podcasts In this mini-episode, host Dwight Dunston returns to his conversation with Quaker healer John Calvi. They explore the history of John’s seminal song, “The Ones… Read more: The Seed Podcast: John Calvi and “The Ones Who Aren’t Here” Song
• The Seed Podcast: John Calvi on Trauma, Justice, and Radical LoveJanuary 17, 2026
  John was a guest on season six of The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope, a podcast from Pendle Hill hosted by Dwight Dunston. Excerpt from Episode Details on Apple Podcasts What does love look like when it moves beyond sentiment and becomes a force for healing, justice, and transformation? In this Season Six finale of… Read more: The Seed Podcast: John Calvi on Trauma, Justice, and Radical Love
• Year-End Letter 2025November 19, 2025
  Dear Friends, I had a small miracle occur the end of summer. I got well. After complaining to doctors about increasingly endless fatigue and shortness of breath the last few years, a new doctor found the problem. I’ve had 4 infusions of iron and am feeling very well again. I’m not 100%, but 80% is… Read more: Year-End Letter 2025