Friends General Conference’s Ministry on Racism program provides opportunities for Friends of Color to gather and build community together. We provide virtual and hybrid:  

  • Worship/fellowship spaces for Friends of Color 
  • Retreats for interracial couples  
  • Retreats for People of Color with opportunities to include their families  
  • Organizing Friends to attend the annual White Privilege Conference (WPC)  
  • Financial support for Friends of Color to attend FGC affiliated events 

The Ministry on Racism Program also offers assistance and support to FGC affiliated 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. Through multiple channels the Ministry on Racism empowers individual Friends, Quaker meetings and Quaker organizations to confront and heal the wounds of white supremacy, challenge racism, and help Friends co-create communities that are more accessible and equitable. 

News

Events

  • Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday

    To view past and recent queries from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism click here.

    If you are white/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:

    Register Here
    The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends/Friends of European descent confronting racism…

    • Friday, December 8th, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    • Virtual
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  • Virtual Worship for Friends of Color – Midday Weekly Worship

    In 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting virtual worship for People of Color. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for Friends of Color to come together in community and worship in an environment with Friends who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a Person of Color.

    During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.

    There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:

    Midday weekly worship Wednesdays at 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 11 AM MT / 10 AM PT / 7 AM HT.

    If you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:

    Register Here
    In 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting virtual worship for People of Color. FGC established this practice as a result of…

    • Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 1:00 PM

    • Virtual
    View Event - Virtual Worship for Friends of Color – Midday Weekly Worship

  • Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday

    To view past and recent queries from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism click here.

    If you are white/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:

    Register Here
    The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends/Friends of European descent confronting racism…

    • Thursday, December 14th, 2023 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    • Virtual
    View Event - Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday

  • God is Within Her: Quakers Experience The Color Purple – Reflections with nova george and friends

    Join theologian and FGC staff member nova george for a conversation with a special guest about themes raised in The Color Purple novel and 1985 film. Register for the Zoom event at the button above.

    nova george is a dreamer, wonderer, and poet with a deep interest in the Hebrew Bible and the ways faith informs imaginings and realities with regards to community, belonging, and inclusion. nova’s eyes light up in conversation about the pedagogical impact of technology in classrooms, liberation theologies, black literature as sacred text, and ritual and spiritual practice. You might find nova lounging in a Brooklyn café having a cup of herbal tea, singing to a tree in their backyard, or dreaming about the world they hope to co-create with all of you.

    Join theologian and FGC staff member nova george for a conversation with a special guest about themes raised in The…

    • Thursday, December 14th, 2023 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    • Virtual
    View Event - God is Within Her: Quakers Experience The Color Purple – Reflections with nova george and friends

  • Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday

    To view past and recent queries from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism click here.

    If you are white/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:

    Register Here
    The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends/Friends of European descent confronting racism…

    • Friday, December 15th, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    • Virtual
    View Event - Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday
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