FGC Program Updates – March 2015
March 24, 2015
This month, FGC has a number of exciting program updates.
QuakerBooks presents a Virtual Book Signing with J. Brent Bill
March 16, 2015
To celebrate the release of his new book “Finding God in the Verbs: Crafting a Fresh Language of Prayer,” FGC’s own J. Brent Bill is partnering with QuakerBooks to present a Virtual Book Signing.
FGC Welcomes New Conference Coordinator Ruth Reber
March 11, 2015
FGC is pleased to announce that Ruth is taking her dedication to the Gathering a step further – by joining the FGC team as its new Conference Coordinator!
FGC Program Updates – February 2015
February 20, 2015
FGC is committed to pioneering new initiatives that share Quaker faith and practice with newcomers.
Faith & Play™ Travels to Cuba Yearly Meeting
February 9, 2015
It’s hard to believe that it has been almost ten years since a first Godly Play® training with Quakers was hosted by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.
Let Love Be the First Motion: Gathering 2014
July 30, 2014
This year, the Gathering of Friends took place June 29 to July 5 at CALU in California, PA.
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.
FGC Bookstore and Office Hours during Gathering
June 24, 2014
During Gathering, the FGC offices and Quakerbooks bookstore hours will change dramatically.
A Call Deeper – News from the FGC Consultation on Spiritual Deepening
March 26, 2014
FGC brought together 65 Friends “to help make the full depth, joy, and fire of Quaker faith and practice highly available, teachable, and experiential for all those who are or will become part of our faith communities.”
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.