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Friends General Conference has joined a multifaith coalition and the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) in opposition to the rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations policy.

FGC recommends the following tip for newcomers to the Quaker faith: Learn who supports your meeting — spiritually, physically, and financially.

FGC recommends the following tip for newcomers to the Quaker faith: Learn how to participate in the Quaker Coalition for Uprooting Racism.

As the General Secretary of Friends General Conference, I wish to state clearly that FGC’s vision as a religious community remains unchanged. 

The coordinator will develop a culture in which anti-racist practice is centered as an essential part of spiritual formation.

Are you craving community? The 2025 Online Gathering of Friends is a great place to deepen friendships and anchor together in the New Year.

“My Quaker faith definitely keeps me centered,” Kira says. For many years she’s participated in FGC’s Gathering, Ministry on Racism retreats, and online Spiritual Deepening eRetreats.

25 Friends gathered for fellowship and mutual care at the Fall Retreat for Friends of Color.

This was our first year seeking sponsorships for the Annual Gathering of Friends. With 11 sponsor organizations for the 2024 Gathering, it was a big success!

Marina McPhail, an FGC intern in 2024, explores Quaker decision-making and its impact on justice.

Henry Morgan, an FGC intern in 2024, explains actions that some Quakers took to defend human rights during the time of the Vietnam War.

Recently, President Joe Biden offered a formal apology for forcing Native children into boarding schools. Below are some public responses from Native people.