Jen Ambrose

In celebration of her transformative work shaping FGC’s Ministry on Racism, Friends created the Vanessa Julye Fund.

In Robin DuRant’s Los Angeles community, people are still rebuilding from January’s wildfires. At an iconic flower stand, fresh flowers were recently set out, but the people who sold them disappeared. They have not returned. A short walk from her monthly meeting, children watched as a bus stop was raided in plain sight of their…

An introduction to Daquanna Harrison, her recommendations for Quaker practice, and how she became a Friend.

Mico attended many FGC Gatherings in the East before they got the wild idea to plan one closer to home — on the West Coast. In 2006 they co-clerked the Gathering in Tacoma, WA.

Memorable Gatherings, retreats, worship and connections helped us do the important work of Building Resilient Community.

“My Quaker faith definitely keeps me centered,” Kira says. For many years she’s participated in FGC’s Gathering, Ministry on Racism retreats, and online Spiritual Deepening eRetreats.

The High School Gathering Co-Clerk shares about the spiritual impact of the Gathering.

For thousands of Quakers, for hundreds of years, our shared reality and our lived experience continues to affirm one core truth — that the seed of God lives in everyone. We are guided by a love of community that helps us peel back the layers of our individual views and seek ongoing revelation. We are…

FGC’s 2023 Impact Report explores our experience of Seeing Anew over the past year. It dives into the experiences, opportunities and conversations that gave us new energy, ideas and perspective.

In the preface to his new biography, Dancing with History, Quaker activist and author George Lakey states, “I find there is something deeply human about wanting to show up—to be as Latin American activists might say, ‘presente!’ One way I think of my life’s mission for peace, justice, and equality is to make it right…

The 2023 Gathering was held on the west coast for the first time since 2006. It was a celebration, marking our return to being together in-person, witnessed by giant sequoia trees, flowering rose bushes and the 540 Friends and newcomers who traveled to Monmouth, Oregon. An additional 120 Friends participated online. Kri Burkander lives in…

The Gathering Together campaign strives to ensure that all Friends have access to the life-changing experiences that FGC provides.