Friends General Conference programs help Friends to nurture the spiritual life of meeting communities; transform relationships within meetings; enrich worship; learn together; welcome newcomers; and improve practice of Quaker processes.

All Programs


Young Adult & Youth Ministries

FGC is piloting a Spiritual Mentorship Program for youth and young adults interested in developing their spiritual gifts of clerking, discernment, and community leadership.

Ministry on Racism

The Ministry on Racism Program offers assistance and support to meetings that want to develop their racial and ethnic awareness, increase their diversity, and address the impact of the institution of racism on our Society

The Gathering

The Gathering brings Friends together from across North America (and sometimes further) to deepen connection to one another and the Spirit. Gatherings alternate between all ages in-person events, and online events for adults with in-person events centering children, youth, and young adults.

Spiritual Deepening Program

There are two ways to Go Deeper with Spiritual Deepening: the Spiritual Deepening Library and Spiritual Deepening eRetreats.

QuakerPress Publishing

Through QuakerPress Publishing, Friends General Conference publishes resources with the goal of nurturing Quaker meetings and individual Friends. Books published by QuakerPress must be on topics that address one or more of FGC’s major goals. QuakerPress publishes print books, ebooks, and pamphlets, and has produced CDs and digital resources in the past. Friends General Conference,…

Quaker Communications

Many Friends in Quaker communities carry a deep concern for best practice in website design, social media excellence, and advancements in technology that benefit Friends meetings. FGC welcomes any member of the community to browse the links on this page for resources related website design, management, and hosting. We look forward to bringing further resources…

Christian and Interfaith Relations

The Christian and Interfaith Relations Committee (CIRC) of Friends General Conference sponsors dialogues and finds other ways for Friends to be active and involved in interfaith, ecumenical, and broader Quaker activities. This committee is responsible for FGC participation in the World Council of Churches, the Parliament of World Religion, and other ecumenical bodies. CIRC helps us build greater understanding across religious divisions,…

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