The following is a Vitality email sent March 20, 2026. To sign up for Vitality, click here.

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Workshops for the 2026 Gathering are now posted on our website. 

Gathering workshops create a cornerstone, an anchor, for people to start their day in community. Workshops are a great space to listen, learn, and grow together. Take a look around and see what’s in store for you!

I experienced very deep worship and spiritual growth in my workshop.

-2023 Gathering attender

My workshop deepened my connection to God.

-High School Student at the 2025 Young Adult and Youth Gathering

This year’s workshops cover a wide range of concepts, from forgiveness to direct action, discernment and listening, to the Bible and nontheism. Some morning workshops focus on how Quakers interact with money or how people share resources. Some focus on embodiment, movement, and music. We hope you enjoy sifting through the selection of workshops and finding what calls to you!

On April 1st, full Registration for the FGC Gathering opens for all. At that point, you may select your preferences for workshops, housing, and meals. If you have enrolled in Payment Plan Registration, you can add these preferences to your registration as well.

How to Help the Gathering

If you’re a fan of the Gathering, you may be wondering how to share news and updates about it. Mark your calendar for the Gathering Kickoff Pep Rally on Thursday, March 26. At the kickoff, FGC staff will share details about this year’s plenaries, schedule, and intergenerational activities. Get familiar with the specifics so that you can convey them easily to others!

In preparation for April 1, FGC staff are working hard to update the 46 pages that offer information about the Gathering. If 46 pages sounds like a lot, that’s because it is! Please be patient with staff as we sort and streamline. We’ll see you at the Gathering on July 7-12, 2026!

Events Team

of Friends General Conference