Vitality: Bryan Stevenson, A Powerful Voice for Justice
Bryan Stevenson, founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, will join us as a plenary speaker at the 2026 Gathering.
Vitality: The Beauty of a Gathered Meeting
Chase Salazar describes the inward experience of Meeting for Worship for Business, when the group had come to unity.
Vitality: Reading “Fit For Freedom, Not For Friendship”
This month, as we celebrate Black history, read “Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship” for a powerful exploration of Black and Quaker history.
Spring 2026 Litigation Update
The case of Mennonite Church USA v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security has moved to an appeal. Learn more about this step of the litigation and what it means for immigrants in the United States.
Vitality: Many Parts, One Body
From 1996 cheerleading to 2026 turmoil, a Quaker call for curiosity, compassion, and playing our part in one shared body now.
Vitality: How Quakers in Maine are Resisting ICE
Nine faith leaders were arrested in Portland, Maine on Tuesday while urging their senator to end all funding to ICE. Learn how they organized with secular groups, school groups, grassroots groups, and mutual aid groups over time.
Vitality: First and Foremost, a Spiritual Gathering
Sometimes a little personal sacrifice goes a long way for the good of the community. Read this week’s Vitality to learn more.
FGC is Hiring Quaker Outreach & Engagement Representatives — Scouting America National Jamboree
Join Friends General Conference at the National Scout jamboree to share Quaker values through outreach, service, and connection.
How Five Yearly Meetings Welcome People to Annual Sessions
If you are a Quaker web worker, then learn tips from yearly meetings about sharing event details in advance. Make your event friendly and compelling to newcomers.
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.
Clerks for the 2026 Gathering
Anne Pomeroy, Regina Renee Nyégbeh, and Janet Hough make up the Clerk Team for the 2026 Gathering in Burlington, VT.
50 Friends Attend Intergenerational Gathering in the Midwest
The Quaker Nexus program drew participants from many yearly meetings and was sponsored by Western Yearly Meeting.