One important feature of ESR’s Master of Divinity program is its recognition of writing as a form of ministry. In honor of its 50th Anniversary, ESR sponsored an essay contest, inviting submissions from the wider body of Friends, alumni/ae and current students. The essay was to address the following theme: What message or gifts do Quakers offer today in answer to the world’s greatest needs? This commemorative booklet contains the first and second place essays from this contest. We are grateful for the vision and insight, indeed the ministry, shared by the authors.