Spring 2025 Litigation Update
An update on Mennonite Church USA v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security from Friends General Conference.
Black Fire Audiobook Released
QuakerPress of Friends General Conference (FGC) proudly announces the release of the audiobook edition of Black Fire: African American Quakers on Spirituality and Human Rights. This groundbreaking anthology, originally edited by Dr. Harold D. Weaver, Jr., brings to life the voices of African Americans within and adjacent to the Quaker community, offering profound insights into…
Registration for YAY is open
YAY, FGC’s young adult, youth, and family gathering is open for registration! The Young Adult & Youth (YAY) Gathering is a five-day, in-person event hosted by Friends General Conference from Wednesday, July 2, 2025, through Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Colombiere Retreat Center in Clarkston, Michigan (about 50 minutes outside of Detroit). Children, teens,…
FGC is Hiring an Events Coordinator [Now Closed]
The objective of the Events Coordinator shall be to develop and implement exemplary events for the Religious Society of Friends through FGC.
FGC is Hiring an Event Registrar [Now Closed]
The coordinator will develop a culture in which anti-racist practice is centered as an essential part of spiritual formation.
Friends General Conference Joins New Lawsuit
Friends General Conference has joined a multifaith coalition and the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) in opposition to the rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations policy.
Affirmation of the Friends General Conference Vision
As the General Secretary of Friends General Conference, I wish to state clearly that FGC’s vision as a religious community remains unchanged.
FGC is Hiring a Ministry on Racism Coordinator [Now Closed]
The coordinator will develop a culture in which anti-racist practice is centered as an essential part of spiritual formation.
The Quaker Decision Making Model
Marina McPhail, an FGC intern in 2024, explores Quaker decision-making and its impact on justice.
Quaker Humanitarianism in the Vietnam War
Henry Morgan, an FGC intern in 2024, explains actions that some Quakers took to defend human rights during the time of the Vietnam War.
What Is the Gift You Will Bring the World Today?
In this election time, as votes are counted, as political tempers bubble around us and perhaps in us, we are called back to the roots of our faith, where love is the first motion. We are called to manifest an inner spiritual reality through our testimonies. These days ask us to bring our best selves and our whole selves….
Quakers and Palestine / Israel
Henry Morgan, an FGC intern in 2024, explores Quaker responses to the war in Gaza.