A computer, tablet, or phone with internet access. Perhaps a journal.
Instructions
Instructions:
Watch the video below in which Dr. Amanda Kemp shares a 90 Seconds to Freedom spiritual practice. 90 Seconds to Freedom helps Friends feel their emotions and hold space for transformation, specifically focusing on the pain of white supremacy and violence. The video was prepared by Lisa Graustein for New England Yearly Meeting’s annual sessions “virtual plenary” in 2019.
Pay attention to what feelings arise for you as you reflect on your personal experiences with welcoming, assumptions, and getting messy, your spiritual journey, and your work toward becoming more welcoming in your own life.
Gathering registration is now open. The Gathering is July 7-12, 2026 in Burlington, Vermont. The deadline to register for children and youth programs is June 1. Hear Bryan Stevenson and Kazu Haga at the 2026 Gathering!