Nurturing the Spiritual Vitality of Friends
Vitality: Walking to Combat Power
Updates on the National Peace Walk, which extends from New York City to North Carolina.
Vitality: Practicing Peace Before We Need It
This week’s Vitality message is written by Eileen Flanagan, a Quaker author and co-clerk of Earth Quaker Action Team. Eileen has been speaking nationally about the nonviolent strategies for change explored in her latest book, Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation. She will speak at the FGC Gathering Bookstore on Friday, July 10….
Vitality: On Black Joy
On Obedience: A reflection on fear, faith, and trusting the Inner Light when called to act with courage and conviction.
June 19 is Last Day to Register
Register for the 2026 Gathering by June 19, 2026. Hear Kazu Haga and Bryan Stevenson, as you build a spiritual community with Friends!
Vitality: Forming a Daily Spiritual Practice
Finding a daily spiritual spiritual practice that’s right for you can bring freedom, joy, inspiration, and grounding.
Vitality: Courage to Remember the Past
Remembering the past, including its grisly parts, takes courage. Reflections on Memorial Day from one Friend’s perspective.
Events
Friends General Conference offers virtual and in-person events for Friends, families, and newcomers to the Religious Society of Friends.
View all EventsWorship for White Friends Confronting Racism – Thursday
August 27, 2026
Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism – Friday
August 28, 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.
Worship for Friends of Color – Weekly
September 2, 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.
Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism – Thursday
September 3, 2026
Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism – Friday
September 4, 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.
BIPOC Womxn’s Space – Monday
September 7, 2026
Responding Faithfully
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