The Gathering of Friends is a week of Quaker community.

Friends come together from across North America (and sometimes further) to deepen connection to one another and the Spirit. The Gathering is typically held on a college campus in late June through early July, and location changes from year to year.

All are welcome to attend the Gathering of Friends. Gathering attenders range from newborns to elders in their 90s and include both long-time Friends (mostly from the unprogrammed, liberal tradition), and those newer to the Quaker faith. In structure, it’s part conference and part family camp. In content, it provides an abundance of opportunities to learn about Quakerism, foster spiritual life, and to have fun.

Our next FGC Gathering event:

Hundreds of Friends dressed in bright colors and arranged in rainbow order under a large tree at the 2024 Gathering at Haverford College.

2026 FGC Gathering

July 7 – 12, 2026 in Burlington, VT
an in-person event for all ages

2026 FGC Gathering Schedule At-a-Glance

This schedule is accurate as of February 2026 and is subject to change.

Opportunities for worship permeate the Gathering: indoors and outdoors, in large groups and small.

Junior Gathering is full of fun and educational Quaker-based activities for kids, led by a caring & skilled adults

The High School Program brings together teens from across North America for spiritual exploration, community building, and fun!

Afternoons and late evenings offer a variety of experiences: to learn, to make music, move, or connect with one another.

Adult Young Friends (ages 18–35) come together to create a community in which we can grow, bond, and strengthen our connection to our chosen faith

The Gathering seeks to be a welcoming place for all who attend

Read more about the history of The Gathering in the QuakerPress title A Gathering of Spirits: The Friends General Conferences 1896-1950.

Page last updated March 16, 2026.

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