Nurturing the Spiritual Vitality of Friends
Vitality: Revitalizing Friends
Shannon Isaacs believes that Quakers can grow, thrive, and revitalize, based on the research she’s conducted with Friends meetings.
Vitality: Finding Healthy Communities
Sometimes, building healthy community can start with simply noticing the moments of connection, faith, and love that surround you. Vitality message by Johanna Jackson.
The Desire to Grow more Quakers
Tamsen was raised Quaker, but it had been 50 years since she attended her last Gathering! “Because I grew up Quaker, people look to me for how things get done,” says Tamsen. “I have a feel for some things, but I’d never had any training.”
Vitality: Teaching Peace to Children and Grandchildren
As part of Peace Month, Melinda Wenner Bradley shares news and strategies on teaching peace to young Friends.
Vitality: Walking to Combat Power
Updates on the National Peace Walk, which extends from New York City to North Carolina. Vitality message by Johanna Jackson.
Vitality: Declaration of Resistance
How might Quakers reckon with 4th of July celebrations at a time when more people are imprisoned than ever before?
Events
Friends General Conference offers virtual and in-person events for Friends, families, and newcomers to the Religious Society of Friends.
View all EventsWorship for Friends of Color – Weekly
September 23, 2026
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.
Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism – Thursday
September 24, 2026
2026 Outreach Conference
September 25, 2026 -through September 27, 2026
Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism – Friday
September 25, 2026
The Ministry on Racism is hosting a weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy.
Gen X Discussion Group
September 27, 2026
Worship for Friends of Color – Weekly
September 30, 2026
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.
Responding Faithfully
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