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Quaker Jobs Update for September 15, 2022
Friends General Conference shares the following job announcements that may be of interest to Quaker job seekers.
YAY Gathering: Celebrating Quaker Community
As FGC’s 2022 YAY (Young Adults and Youth) Gathering unfolded it was clear it was a celebration of friendship and Quaker community. The YAY Gathering drew 114 excited Friends to Radford University’s campus in Virginia. “It was like a reunion,” Adult Young Friend Aurelio Anderson observed. “As somebody who’s been on [Gathering] high school staff…
Quaker Parent Mutual Support Groups
Quaker parent mutual support groups are opening for the third year. The registration deadline is November 1, 2022.
A YAY Reflection
Marian Dalke, Gathering Youth Coordinator, presents a reflection on the YAY Gathering of July 2022.
Events
Friends General Conference offers virtual and in-person events for Friends, families, and newcomers to the Religious Society of Friends.
View all EventsBecoming Patterns & Examples eRetreat
October 4, 2022 - November 1, 2022
This eRetreat explores how Quakers put faith into practice. We will look at how our experience in worship leads us to a shared commitment of living our beliefs through our witness in the world.
Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat
October 15, 2022 - November 12, 2022
Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker theology and practice.
2023 FGC Gathering
July 2, 2023 - July 8, 2023
The 2023 Gathering will be held in person at Western Oregon University from July 2 – 8, 2023!
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.