Nurturing the Spiritual Vitality of Friends in North America
Vitality: How Quakers in Maine are Resisting ICE
Nine faith leaders were arrested in Portland, Maine on Tuesday while urging their senator to end all funding to ICE. Learn how they organized with secular groups, school groups, grassroots groups, and mutual aid groups over time.
FGC is Hiring Quaker Outreach & Engagement Representatives — Scouting America National Jamboree
Join Friends General Conference at the National Scout jamboree to share Quaker values through outreach, service, and connection.
How Five Yearly Meetings Welcome People to Annual Sessions
If you are a Quaker web worker, then learn tips from yearly meetings about sharing event details in advance. Make your event friendly and compelling to newcomers.
Annual Sessions Dates – 2026
Annual Sessions are a time to gather for Quaker business and fellowship. FGC shares the following information for Annual Sessions in 2026.
Introducing the 2026 Gathering Clerk Team
Anne Pomeroy, Regina Renee Nyégbeh, and Janet Hough make up the Clerk Team for the 2026 Gathering in Burlington, VT.
50 Friends Attend Intergenerational Gathering in the Midwest
The Quaker Nexus program drew participants from many yearly meetings and was sponsored by Western Yearly Meeting.
Events
Friends General Conference offers virtual and in-person events for Friends, families, and newcomers to the Religious Society of Friends.
View all EventsPoetry, Spirit & You (Spring 2026)
February 4, 2026
The Poetry as Spiritual Practice e-retreat invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide. No writing or poetry experience necessary.
Virtual Worship for Friends of Color – Evening Weekly Worship
February 4, 2026
These worships are provided as a place for Friends of Color to come together in community and worship in an environment with Friends who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a Person of Color.
Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday
February 5, 2026
Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday
February 6, 2026
The Ministry on Racism is hosting a weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy.
Poetry, Spirit & You (Spring 2026)
February 11, 2026
The Poetry as Spiritual Practice e-retreat invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide. No writing or poetry experience necessary.
Virtual Worship for Friends of Color – Evening Weekly Worship
February 11, 2026
These worships are provided as a place for Friends of Color to come together in community and worship in an environment with Friends who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a Person of Color.
Responding Faithfully
Contributions to Friends General Conference support programs and ministries for seekers, Friends, and meetings. FGC appreciates your generosity of spirit when you choose to contribute. We accept your donations with gratitude and ensure the money is spent wisely. Any restricted contribution is used exclusively to support the designated program. Unrestricted gifts serve all programs through the Annual Fund.