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Strengthening the Beloved Community, Affinity Groups, Young Adults, Other Programs
Strengthening the Beloved Community
The Gathering seeks to be a welcoming place for all who attend. It is also an opportunity to journey in truth around our successes and shortcomings in building the Beloved Community. Many of us find opportunities to learn about the wounds of exclusion and other-ing. Others of us who have been wounded within Quakerism often find support and companions at the Gathering.
Read more about how the Gathering is trying to Strengthen the Beloved Community >
Affinity Groups
Affinity groups offer a unique opportunity for Friends with similar interests to have their own program in the afternoons or late evenings.
- Friends of Color Center
- Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Concerns (FLGBTQC). (See page for Trans Friends.)
- Jewish Friends
- Nontheist Friends
- Quaker Earthcare Witness
- Twelve Step Center
Other groups may also be organized at the Gathering. Organizational meetings are often Monday afternoon. Contact FGC to reach coordinators with ideas and questions.
Young Adults
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Adult Young Friends Program >
For those who are new to us, Adult Young Friends (AYF) is a community of Friends (and friends of Friends and the Friend-curious, of course) in the 18 to 35ish age range who come together at Gathering to support, inspire, and challenge each other in our life journeys.
- We strengthen our community through worship, meeting for business, fellowship and celebration.
- We play "games", hold support groups, sing, host a talent show, and go on a field trip.
- We meet fascinating young Quakers from all over the world.
You can have it all merely by checking the AYF program box when you register!
- Learn a bit more about Adult Young Friends at Gathering
- Not sure you can afford to come to Gathering?
Other Programs
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