Rashid Darden

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….

On Obedience: A reflection on fear, faith, and trusting the Inner Light when called to act with courage and conviction.

In the coming weeks, FGC will host listening sessions and provide other ways for Friends to share ideas, hopes, and concerns. We want to hear from all who care about the future of Quaker spiritual practices.

On Obedience: A reflection on fear, faith, and trusting the Inner Light when called to act with courage and conviction.

On March 31, 2026, Friends General Conference hosted a virtual Pep Rally to celebrate the opening of Gathering registration. In this rally, FGC shared best practices around how to talk about the Gathering with other Friends who may have never attended. Here is some wisdom from the event. A version of the presentation is available…

From 1996 cheerleading to 2026 turmoil, a Quaker call for curiosity, compassion, and playing our part in one shared body now.

Join Friends General Conference at the National Scout jamboree to share Quaker values through outreach, service, and connection.

The Quaker Nexus program drew participants from many yearly meetings and was sponsored by Western Yearly Meeting.

FGC joins people of faith across the country in honoring the trans, intersex, and nonbinary lives lost to violence.

A personal reflection on FGC’s new governance structure, simplicity in Quaker faith, and the enduring spirit of renewal.

FGC adopts a new, inclusive governance structure to strengthen Quaker community, diversity, and responsive leadership.

This lesson plan is for the book “Somewhere Today: a Book of Peace.” It includes activities for a peace collage, acting, and service.