And Friends meet together, and know one another in that which is eternal, which was before the world was.

– George Fox, Epistle 14

Imagine what it might mean to build more trust and connection with Friends and newcomers in your Quaker meeting. Imagine inviting greater meaning, guidance, and growth into your own life. Imagine the ripple effect in our meetings and communities as we live our faith in the world.

The Spiritual Deepening Program gives Friends and newcomers opportunities to rediscover Quaker faith and thought, connect with Spirit, and build relationships with each other through sharing and deep listening.  Through exercises, discussions, introspection, and creativity, participants share their spiritual stories, explore how Quaker thought and spiritual practices can transform lives, and go deeper together into the life of the Spirit.

There are two ways to go deeper with Spiritual Deepening:

The Spiritual Deepening Library

The Spiritual Deepening Library is a collection of experiential activities and resources. The program grew as a response to a deep hunger among Friends for spiritual relationships, improved sense of faith community, and a better understanding of the roots of our Quaker faith and spiritual practices.

Program materials are designed for participants of all ages and stages in their spiritual journey. Participants engage in activities, discussions, role-plays, spiritual practices, art and music exercises, and worship sharing. Inviting newcomers to join a Spiritual Deepening small group can serve as outreach and offer a way to integrate newcomers into the life of the meeting.

Spiritual Deepening eRetreats & Online Offerings

Join a Spiritual Deepening eRetreat, together or as individuals, to build spiritual community and explore Quaker practices and faith over a 4-week online session led by a seasoned facilitator.  eRetreats are offered on topics such as Silence & Light, Living into Wholeness, Becoming Patterns & Examples, and Understanding and Healing White Supremacy.

The Spiritual Deepening eRetreats are flexible and affordable. The suggested fee for participating in the program is $35-45 per participant, on a pay-as-led basis.  Pay-as-Led is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay.


From FGC’s 2017 Annual Report


Interested in Learning More?

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News


Events

  • Poetry as Spiritual Practice

    The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide.

    (more…) The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with…

    • Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    • Virtual
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  • A Quaker Way of Living with Dying eRetreat

    The ‘A Quaker Way of Living with Dying’ eRetreat honors the spirituality of death while celebrating the richness of growing old. Through contemplation and community, we uncover the wisdom inherent in life’s transitions, guiding us to embrace each moment with clarity and purpose. Join us as we navigate this transformative journey, cultivating resilience and deepening our connection to the essence of existence.

    (more…) The ‘A Quaker Way of Living with Dying’ eRetreat honors the spirituality of death while celebrating the richness of growing…

    • Monday, March 25th, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

    • Virtual
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  • A Quaker Way of Living with Dying eRetreat

    The ‘A Quaker Way of Living with Dying’ eRetreat honors the spirituality of death while celebrating the richness of growing old. Through contemplation and community, we uncover the wisdom inherent in life’s transitions, guiding us to embrace each moment with clarity and purpose. Join us as we navigate this transformative journey, cultivating resilience and deepening our connection to the essence of existence.

    (more…) The ‘A Quaker Way of Living with Dying’ eRetreat honors the spirituality of death while celebrating the richness of growing…

    • Monday, April 1st, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

    • Virtual
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  • Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers

    Goal: Spiritual Deepening’s Worship for Newcomers aims to support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  

    (more…) Goal: Spiritual Deepening’s Worship for Newcomers aims to support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism. This program will introduce Newcomers…

    • Monday, April 8th, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    • Virtual
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  • Encountering Spirit Retreat

    Join us for an online spiritual retreat to explore our experience of the Light, held by Friends General Conference.

    Encountering God is a key experience of our Quaker faith. What can Early Friends teach us about finding Truth? Where does encounter happen? How do we open ourselves to the gift of direct relationship?

    This spring, join Quakers and newcomers as we explore these themes through online worship and workshops, offline spiritual practices, and various opportunities to learn from each other.

    (more…) Join us for an online spiritual retreat to explore our experience of the Light, held by Friends General Conference. Encountering…

    • Friday, April 12th, 2024 All day

    • Virtual
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