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The objective of the Events Coordinator shall be to develop and implement exemplary events for the Religious Society of Friends through FGC.

The coordinator will develop a culture in which anti-racist practice is centered as an essential part of spiritual formation.

FGC recommends the following tip for newcomers to the Quaker faith: Interrogate Quakerism’s complicated legacies:  Native American boarding schools, gay marriage, and racism.

QuakerBooks of FGC is offering a $5 Book Sale on many titles!

“We are dimming our lights for fear of what people will think of us. The people [from our Quaker history] that we now uphold as heroes — the humanitarians, the justice leaders, etc. They were considered fanatics during their time. What if those people who were on the right side of justice had support and backing for their leadings early on? What would have happened?”

Friends General Conference has joined a multifaith coalition and the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) in opposition to the rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations policy.

FGC recommends the following tip for newcomers to the Quaker faith: Learn how to participate in the Quaker Coalition for Uprooting Racism.

FGC recommends the following tip for newcomers to the Quaker faith: Learn who supports your meeting — spiritually, physically, and financially.

As the General Secretary of Friends General Conference, I wish to state clearly that FGC’s vision as a religious community remains unchanged. 

The coordinator will develop a culture in which anti-racist practice is centered as an essential part of spiritual formation.

Are you craving community? The 2025 Online Gathering of Friends is a great place to deepen friendships and anchor together in the New Year.

“My Quaker faith definitely keeps me centered,” Kira says. For many years she’s participated in FGC’s Gathering, Ministry on Racism retreats, and online Spiritual Deepening eRetreats.