Post-Plenary notes: Actions Minnesota Friends could take in response to killing of black men by police
July 8, 2016
Post-Plenary notes from Thursday night evening post-plenary group: Actions Minnesota Friends could take in response to killing of black men by police.
Bringing White Privilege Conference Back to Our Meetings
May 31, 2016
n the second day of the White Privilege Conference, around 40 Friends came together to discuss “How can we bring what we’ve learned at WPC back to our meetings?”
Reflections on the WPC 16
April 27, 2016
nvigorated, tired, humbled, overwhelmed, inspired, hopeful. Those are words that FGC staff who attended the White Privilege Conference (WPC) used following the conference.
Hard work for White Privilege Conference
January 29, 2016
The White Privilege Conference offers the opportunity to help challenge and dismantle white supremacy.
Encouraging diversity and racial justice through the Ministry on Racism
October 29, 2015
A Friend at FGC once said “In order to know God, we have to know all the faces of God.” This sentiment has become one of the rallying cries of FGC’s Ministry on Racism program.
Becoming Beloved Community: A Message of Equality and Nonviolence After Charleston
June 23, 2015
In response to the violence that took place in Charleston, SC, a letter of solidarity was sent to the leadership of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.
Taking Bayard Rustin’s Story on Tour
May 4, 2015
The authors of “Bayard Rustin: The Invisible Activist” are taking Bayard’s story on tour.
Building Diversity in our Spiritual Body: A Quaker’s Reflection on Participating in the White Privilege Conference
April 14, 2015
Next year it comes to the Philadelphia area. I hope many more from Philadelphia will join us.
2014 Retreat for Friends of Color and Adults Parenting Children of Color
July 17, 2014
FGC’s Ministry on Racism Program hosted a Gathering for Friends of Color and adults parenting children of color, whether parents by birth or by adoption, from October 31st – November 1st, 2014.
Pre-Registration for WPC – Join the Quaker Group!
January 21, 2014
FGC is again sponsoring a Quaker group to attend the conference, open to Friends of all traditions.
Consultation for Friends who have attended the 2013 White Privilege Conference
September 30, 2013
From September 27th through September 29th, 2013, twenty-two friends gathered at Dunrovin Christian Brothers Retreat Center in Minnesota for a consultation on the impact of attending the White Privilege Conference, an event conceived and organized by an African American man, with support from Friends General Conference. FGC has supported Friends’ attendance at the White Privilege…
FGC Committee for Nurturing Ministries Consultation for Visioning the Future for the Ministry on Racism Program
September 9, 2013
On September 6th through 8th, 2013, 14 Friends gathered at Pendle Hill in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, to discuss the future of FGC’s Ministry on Racism Program. The Minute of Exercise is attached below.