Friends General Conference programs help Friends to nurture the spiritual life of meeting communities; transform relationships within meetings; enrich worship; learn together; welcome newcomers; and improve practice of Quaker processes.

All Programs


Young Adult & Youth Ministries

FGC is piloting a Spiritual Mentorship Program for youth and young adults interested in developing their spiritual gifts of clerking, discernment, and community leadership.

Ministry on Racism

The Ministry on Racism Program offers assistance and support to meetings that want to develop their racial and ethnic awareness, increase their diversity, and address the impact of the institution of racism on our Society

The Gathering

The Gathering brings Friends together from across North America (and sometimes further) to deepen connection to one another and the Spirit. Gatherings alternate between all ages in-person events, and online events for adults with in-person events centering children, youth, and young adults.

Spiritual Deepening Program

There are two ways to Go Deeper with Spiritual Deepening: the Spiritual Deepening Library and Spiritual Deepening eRetreats.

QuakerPress Publishing

QuakerPress is the publishing program of Friends General Conference. We create books that help people learn about Quaker faith and practice. Our books support FGC’s commitment to outreach and to growing the Religious Society of Friends. By offering clear and welcoming resources, we help newcomers and long-time Friends explore the Quaker way. QuakerPress books reach…

Interfaith Relations

Friends General Conference (FGC) works with people of many faiths to support peace, justice, and dignity for all. Quakers have a long history of joining with others to protect human rights and to lift up the worth of every person. Today, FGC continues this work by building respectful connections with partners across different religions and…

Invitational Outreach

Invitational outreach is one way Friends General Conference (FGC) helps the Religious Society of Friends grow. When we say invitational outreach, we mean clear, open invitations to people who are not yet Quaker to come and experience Quaker worship and community. We want seekers to know who we are, where we are, what we believe,…

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