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In Robin DuRant’s Los Angeles community, people are still rebuilding from January’s wildfires. At an iconic flower stand, fresh flowers were recently set out, but the people who sold them disappeared. They have not returned. A short walk from her monthly meeting, children watched as a bus stop was raided in plain sight of their…

In the case of Mennonite Church USA et al v. DHS, the suit that FGC is involved in, a briefing schedule has been set by the court.

Friends General Conference invites Quakers connected with an affiliated Monthly Meeting, Yearly Meeting, or program to consider serving on the Representatives Council. If you feel led to this work, FGC welcomes your interest. FGC especially encourages Friends of Color, young Friends, young adult Friends, and LGBTQ+ Friends to apply. To move toward becoming an actively…

Friends General Conference invites Quakers connected with an affiliated Monthly Meeting, Yearly Meeting, or program to consider serving on the Governing Board. If you feel led to this work, FGC welcomes your interest. The Governing Board guides FGC’s governance. Members ensure that FGC lives into its mission, acts with integrity, and stays financially sound. The…

Intermountain Yearly Meeting Statement of Conscience This statement was approved by the body gathered for the Intermountain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society ofFriends (Quakers) meeting for business on May 31, 2025. As Quakers, members of Intermountain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, we believe in the inherent worth of every person. We…

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

In the case of Mennonite Church USA et al v. DHS, the suit that FGC is involved in, a briefing schedule has been set by the court.

Friends General Conference has updated its page on groups that support faithfulness.

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.

An introduction to Daquanna Harrison, her recommendations for Quaker practice, and how she became a Friend.

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