Register by June 1 for Youth Programs and Pre-Retreat
June 1 is the deadline to register for the Pre-Gathering Retreat. It’s also the deadline to register children and youth for Gathering.
“The Gathering gave me confidence to live into Truth.”
Cai Quirk, FGC’s Youth and eRetreats Coordinator, describes their first experience at the Gathering as a young queer person just starting to come out. The deadline to register youth for the 2026 Gathering is June 1, 2026.
Gathering Registration is Open!
Registration is open until June 19, 2026. We’ll see you at the FGC Gathering inn Burlington, VT from July 7-12, 2026!
Annual Sessions Dates – 2026
Annual Sessions are a time to gather for Quaker business and fellowship. FGC shares the following information for Annual Sessions in 2026.
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.
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!
Spring Online Retreat Brings Tender Fellowship
A brief report on the Online Spring Retreat for Friends of Color.
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….
FGC Staff Attend 26th Annual White Privilege Conference
The 2025 White Privilege Conference drew 500 attendees, including four FGC staff and 19 other Friends.
Dreaming Sanctuary Retreat Draws 50 Friends
Friends General Conference and Pendle Hill cosponsor an intergenerational LGBTQ+ retreat space.
Quaker News Update – February 27, 2024
Friends General Conference shares the following yearly meeting announcements that may be of interest to Friends in the United States and Canada.
Yearly Meeting News Update – January 6, 2024
Friends General Conference shares the following yearly meeting announcements that may be of interest to Friends in the United States and Canada.