This intergenerational conference is an invitation for all Friends to explore diversity through deep conversation and experiential activities. It will help identify ways to strengthen our faith community and build a more whole Religious Society of Friends.

Saturday evening plenary
Niyonu Spann

Niyonu has conducted diversity workshops for over 20 years. She served as the Dean of the Quaker Study Center, Pendle Hill, and is founder of Tribe1, an ensemble that performs songs of transformation nationally and internationally. Niyonu is known for facilitating deep and loving truth-telling.

Come to worship, listen, share, have fun and envision change!

March 6-8, 2009
Penn Center on St Helena Island, SC

This conference is collaboratively organized by the Youth Ministries Committee and Committee for Ministry on Racism of FGC. These committees work to bring Friends together to discuss how race and age affect our experiences as Quakers.

Why Weaving Sacred Wholeness?
We recognize the pain of marginalization or exclusion that some Friends have felt in Quaker communities. We know that our faith community is enriched when we can embrace our diversity. In this conference we will create a spiritually-grounded and supportive space in which we can share our pain and our hope with each other. Together we will articulate a vision of a vibrant, inclusive Religious Society of Friends in which diverse and sacred gifts are woven together to create a more whole community.

Who’s Invited?
Friends of all ages and backgrounds. Friends of Color and Friends aged 16-35 are especially encouraged to register

Weekend Highlights:
• Worshiping as a whole and in small groups.
• Exploring our personal spiritual journeys.
• Sharing experiences with racism, classism, sexism, ageism, homophobia (and more) to help Friends heal.
• Envisioning ways we individually can help create a more inclusive Religious Society

Childcare
Childcare is available for a limited number of children ages 5 and under on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate Friends ages 6-15.

Registration Fees
$245 double room or $220 triple or quad room; $40 discount if you register by January 19!

Financial Assistance
There is limited financial assistance available through FGC. We will give high priority to financial aid requests received by January 19, 2009. Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly Meetings are encouraged to offer financial assistance to members wanting to attend this conference.

Scholarship for Young Adult Friends
Limited funds left over from the 2008 YAF conference are available to assist young adult Friends to attend this conference! Click here for more details.

Early Registration Discount!
On-line registration opens January 5, 2009. Friends are encouraged to register as soon as possible in order to better facilitate planning, especially for families attending with children. The conference is limited to 100 participants.

History of Penn Center
Penn Center is among the oldest and most historically significant African-American cultural and educational institutions in North America. It has played a pivotal role in the struggle for equality and dignity of African-Americans. Over the years, Friends have been involved in the growth and evolution of this unique institution. http://www.penncenter.com/



For more information – and to register starting January 5 – visit
www.fgcquaker.org/weaving-sacred-wholeness.