The Ministry on Racism Program at FGC offers assistance and support to meetings and yearly meetings that want to develop their racial and ethnic awareness, increase their diversity, and strive to address the impact of the institution of racism on our Society. FGC connects Friends and meetings doing work and witnessing about racism and racial diversity, supports individuals traveling in the ministry with a concern for racism, and identifies resources to help people engaging in this work. The Ministry on Racism also provides opportunities for Friends of Color to gather together.
FGC also plans and holds retreats to create opportunities for:
- Learning about racism
- Training in building racial diversity
- Sharing experiences of the impact of racism
- Community building
- Worshipping together around the issues arising from the impact of racism
News
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Hanae Togami Begins at FGC
Friends General Conference is pleased to announce the hiring of Hanae Togami in the Ministry on Racism Program.
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FGC is Hiring a Ministry on Racism Programs Manager
The Ministry on Racism Programs Manager works to help Friends understand and end racism and ageism.
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Reflections on the Spring 2022 Retreat for Friends of Color
Friends General Conference (FGC) sponsored a hybrid retreat for Friends of Color in May 2022 in Oregon. Zae Illo has provided a reflection on the event.
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Additional Opportunity for Worship Sharing for White Friends Confronting Racism
Friends General Conference is adding a Thursday evening opportunity for worship sharing for white Friends confronting racism.
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Events
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Virtual BIPOC Womens Space
Virtual BIPOC Womens Space (Twice-Monthly) In 2021, Friends General Conference’s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people…
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Monday, May 2nd, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Virtual event
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Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday
The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends’ communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work…
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Friday, November 1st, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Virtual event
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Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday
The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends’ communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work…
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Friday, May 24th, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Virtual event
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Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday
The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends’ communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work…
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Friday, December 1st, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Virtual event
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Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday
The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends’ communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work…
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Thursday, October 10th, 2024 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Virtual event
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