Programs

From April 1-June 19, 2026, registration is open for the 2026 Gathering. We’ll see you in Burlington, VT. The Gathering will be July 7-12, 2026.

The 2026 Gathering will be July 7-12, 2026 in Burlington, Vermont. Registration opens April 1.

Annual Sessions are a time to gather for Quaker business and fellowship. FGC shares the following information for Annual Sessions in 2026.

Anne Pomeroy, Regina Renee Nyégbeh, and Janet Hough make up the Clerk Team for the 2026 Gathering in Burlington, VT.

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

The Friends General Conference Events Team is thrilled to announce the 2026 Gathering theme, “A Window and a Door: A Prayer,” which invites us to open ourselves to new perspectives and step into a deeper connection with the Spirit. This theme will guide our week of worship, workshops, and community-building as we gather from July…

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

In this video, Dr. Harold D. Weaver, Jr. and Dr. Emma Lapsansky-Werner share about the making of “Black Fire.” In the process, they explore topics like segregation in Quaker spaces, liberation, and direct repair for slavery.

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

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

A brief report on the Online Spring Retreat for Friends of Color.

Registration is open for this summer’s Young Adult and Youth (YAY) Gathering! This intergenerational event centers younger generations.