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
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What’s Next in FGC Events?
Shifting social, financial, ecological, spiritual, and public health realities call us to experiment with new practices in how we gathering together as Friends.
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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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Events
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Virtual Worship for Friends of Color – Evening 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.
Evening weekly worship Wednesdays at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 6 PM MT / 5 PM PT / 2 PM HT.
If you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:
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Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 8:00 PM
- Virtual event
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Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday
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If you are white/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:
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Thursday, May 25th, 2023 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday
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If you are white/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:
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Friday, May 26th, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Virtual event
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Virtual Open House for Friends of Color
FGC is excited to provide a virtual Open House for Friends of Color. It is held on a recurring basis every other Friday from 7-9 PM ET. This is an unstructured space as a time for Friends of Color to spend time together. You are invited to come to share how you are feeling, a song, dance, poetry, story, or something that is meaningful to you. You are not expected to be present for the full two hours. It is an event that is fluid, you can spend 5 minutes or the full two hours with us. We can also provide an opportunity for folks to spend time together in a breakout group just talking. We are excited for everyone to come together and enjoy each other’s company!
If you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for the Open House, please fill out the form to register. You will receive a Zoom invitation upon registration.
FGC is excited to provide a virtual Open House for Friends of Color. It is held on a recurring basis…-
Friday, May 26th, 2023 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Virtual Worship for Friends of Color – Evening 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.
Evening weekly worship Wednesdays at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 6 PM MT / 5 PM PT / 2 PM HT.
If you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:
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Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 8:00 PM
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