Friends General Conference

Nurturing faith and Quaker practice

Resources

Quakers Consider: Jesus
In a short video, three Quakers express their perspectives on Jesus.
Quakers Consider...
Tips for a Non-Quaker at the Gathering
Marta Rusek, FGC's (Non-Quaker) Communications Manager
FGC's (non-Quaker) Communications Manager shares her tips on attending the Gathering as a "friends of Friends." "The Gathering is much more than 'Quaker summer camp.' It's a week of Quaker worship, workshops, and community for all ages...and attenders of all backgrounds. That's right - you don't have to be a Quaker to enjoy the FGC Gathering!"
Event Resource
Recordings from the 2016 Gathering

Experience inspiring recordings from Gathering 2016, or relive your favorite presentations anytime.

 

 

Video Recordings

 

Monday, July 4th: Rex Ambler

 

Event Resource
Meeting Mentors

Meeting mentors received training to help them "walk alongside" a meeting over an extended period as it works on its challenges and opportunities. It is a process that includes prayer, worship, on-going dialogue, questioning, research, learning and reflection.

Outreach
Inreach/Outreach/Inclusion Travelers

The Friends listed here have traveled across the United States and Canada helping meetings through programs designed to assist meetings in becoming welcoming, deep, and warm.

Outreach
Visiting Friends

The Friends listed here have been part of the Traveling Ministries Program which connected Friends with the gifts of Ministry to Quaker meetings requesting spiritual support.

Outreach
Bayard Rustin: The Invisible Activist
Jacqueline Houtman, Walter Naegle, Michael Long
Bayard Rustin: The Invisible Activist Gives an in-depth and engaging biography of Bayard Rustin for middle school ages and up.
QuakerPress Publication
Traveling Friends Directory
QuakerPress Publication
For many years Friends General Conference provided The Directory for Traveling Friends for the United States and Canada, a list information about people who were open to hosting traveling Friends in their homes. The last revised and updated edition was published in September 2013. The Directory is no longer being published and there are no plans to reinstitute it.
Meeting Resource
Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery in your Meeting

"If you have come to help me, you are are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together." 

Challenging Racism
The History of Central Committee and Diversity

In 1997 Central Committee approved the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee on Racial Diversity.

Since then, Central Committee has continued to expand its commitment to racial justice and diversity work. This web page provides the history of Diversity at Central Committee. 

Challenging Racism