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

• 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
• Sugar & Snow MeditationAugust 27, 2025
• 40 Years of Quaker Ministry on the Road — Why Say Yes?November 20, 2024
  John Calvi’s address at the 2024 Reedwood Forum Recorded by the Reedwood Friends Church on November 20, 2024 (via Zoom)1:05:02
• Friends Journal Author Chat: John CalviMarch 8, 2024
  Quaker author John Calvi was interviewed about his March 2024 article, Carrying Light to Need. Recorded by Friends Journal Quakers on March 8, 2024 (via Zoom)16:29 View more information from Friends Journal
• The 39th Beethoven LetterMay 20, 2023
  The 39th Beethoven Letter Dear Friends,  Thank you for your kind and generous support over the years.  This keeps me going in all ways.  Your good care via these pragmatic gifts are the bread and butter of my life and a delight to receive.  Thank you for years of including me in your generosity.   Writing… Read more: The 39th Beethoven Letter