Lesson Plan for “The Empty Pot”

This lesson plan is for the book The Empty Pot. Lesson plans are appropriate for children ages 5-11. They include gardening and art projects.

Lesson Plan for “Friends and God”

This lesson plan is for the pamphlet “Friends and God,” a short, easy-to-read, pamphlet about Quaker concepts of the Divine.

Conscientious Objectors: Sample Letter to a Meeting

This is a sample of what a young person might share with their meeting if they are applying to be a Conscientious Objector.

Some Website Features Will Be Down November 9

Some features of the FGC website will be temporarily down on Sunday, November 9. These include donation forms, submission forms, and registration forms. FGC expects that these features will return midday on Monday, November 10.

Vitality: The Gathering is Getting Simpler

The 2026 Gathering will be spacious, somewhat simpler, and formatted differently than past Gatherings.

The Complexity of Struggle

Read this evoking poem from Trayce Peterson, one of the co-clerks of the Young Adult and Youth Gathering.

New Faithfulness Resources

Friends General Conference has updated its page on groups that support faithfulness.

Photo Highlights from YAY Gathering

The 2025 Young Adult and Youth Gathering ended on a sweet note. See a few photo highlights here, and learn about the program itself.

Vitality: What Happened Today at Pride

…queens and rainbow balloons without feeling afraid. The person with the pennywhistle did not waver. They stayed by the men for an hour, beeping. They had found a way to harmonize with the horn. Johanna Jackson Communications Coordinator…

Spiritual Journey eRetreat Encourages All Travelers

The latest Spiritual Deepening eRetreat, “Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey,” held its last session on May 19. Here’s a brief report!

Vitality: Lifting Each Other Up on Social Media

In May 2025, FGC noticed an uptick in positive comments from Friends on social media that were personal, kind, and specific.

Annual Sessions Dates – 2025

Visit Quakers and attend Annual Sessions! Annual Sessions are a time to gather for Quaker business and fellowship. Friends General Conference shares the following information for Annual Sessions in 2025….

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