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People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-02T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712016000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-03T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-03T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712102400"},{"allDay":true,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-07","eventDescription":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprivilegeinstitute.com\/wpc25\">The White Privilege Conference (WPC)<\/a> was established and is organized by African American Professor Dr. Eddie Moore, who wanted to provide a challenging, collaborative and comprehensive experience. The conference strives to empower and equip individuals to work for equity and justice through self and social transformation.<\/p>\n<p>The annual WPC serves as an opportunity to examine and explore difficult issues related to white privilege, white supremacy, and oppression. WPC provides a forum for critical discussions about diversity, multicultural education and leadership, social justice, race\/racism, sexual orientation, gender relations, religion and other systems of privilege\/oppression. You can read more about the White Privilege Conference on their <a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Since 2011, FGC has sponsored a group discount for the White Privilege Conference. We organize a Quaker Room at the Conference where Friends may gather for meals and worship.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Pre-Register with FGC to Receive a 20% Discount Code<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ATTENTION: If you pre-register for the White Privilege Conference with FGC to receive a discount code, you must also <a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\">register for the White Privilege Conference<\/a> to complete registration. <\/p>\n","id":34563,"start":"2024-04-03T00:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"White Privilege Conference \u2013 WPC25","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/white-privilege-conference-wpc25\/?sd=1712116800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-03T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. 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FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-04T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712188800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-04-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1712203200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-05T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-05T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712275200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-05T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-04-05T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1712289600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-06T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-06T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712361600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-07T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-07T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712448000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-08T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-08T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712534400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-09T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-09T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712620800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-10T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. These biweekly Worship Sharing spaces will be held <strong>every other Wednesday at 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT \/ 2 PM HT <\/strong>for\u00a090 minute sessions. The space is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for Friends of Color click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Worship-Sharing-for-Friends-of-Color-Queries--BSxHduXamny7vf93JATNlp3xAQ-pV6tggdS38sGI0NdWqCB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our weekly worship sharing, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4816651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22658,"start":"2024-04-10T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship Sharing for Friends of Color","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-sharing-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1712707200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-10T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-10T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712707200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-11T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-04-11T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1712793600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-11T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-11T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712793600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-12T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-04-12T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1712880000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-12T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-12T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712880000"},{"allDay":true,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-04-15","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for an online spiritual retreat to explore our experience of the Light, held by Friends General Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encountering God is a key experience of our Quaker faith. What can Early Friends teach us about finding Truth? Where does encounter happen? How do we open ourselves to the gift of direct relationship? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This spring, join Quakers and newcomers as we explore these themes through online worship and workshops, offline spiritual practices, and various opportunities to learn from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/spiritual-deepening-program\/encountering-spirit-retreat-info-hub\/\">Visit the Encountering Spirit Retreat Info Hub for details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/encountering-spirit-retreat-save-the-date\/#more-32529\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Encountering Spirit Retreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32529,"start":"2024-04-12T00:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Encountering Spirit Retreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/encountering-spirit-retreat-save-the-date\/?sd=1712894400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-13T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-13T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1712966400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-14T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-14T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1713052800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-15T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1713139200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-16T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1713225600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. These biweekly Worship Sharing spaces will be held <strong>every other Wednesday at 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT \/ 2 PM HT <\/strong>for\u00a090 minute sessions. The space is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for Friends of Color click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Worship-Sharing-for-Friends-of-Color-Queries--BSxHduXamny7vf93JATNlp3xAQ-pV6tggdS38sGI0NdWqCB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our weekly worship sharing, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4816651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22658,"start":"2024-04-17T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship Sharing for Friends of Color","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-sharing-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1713312000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-17T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1713312000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-18T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-04-18T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1713398400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-18T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1713398400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00acc8","end":"1970-01-01T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Joshua 1:9<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Join Powell House and our partners across theological and cultural differences in the Religious Society of Friends in a series of five events designed to uplift, educate, and advocate for public ministry among Friends.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\"Strong and Courageous: A Panel On Quaker Public Ministry\"<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In cooperation with Friends General Conference, Powell House is offering a fishbowl-style panel on the call and challenges to public ministry. Join more than a dozen Quaker public ministers in the testimonial experience of serving Friends in the capacities of traveling minister, educator, pastor, advocate, healer, or prophet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Co-facilitated by Rashid Darden and Windy Cooler on Thursday, April 18th from 7 to 9pm Eastern.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/strong-and-courageous-public-ministry-1170x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34621\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":34606,"start":"2024-04-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Strong and Courageous: A Panel on Quaker Public Ministry","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/strong-courageous\/?sd=1713412800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-19T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-04-19T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1713484800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-19T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1713484800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-20T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1713571200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-21T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1713657600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2024-04-21T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1713657600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-22T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-22T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1713744000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00acc8","end":"1970-01-01T17:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barry-The-Waters-We-Swim-In2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34676\" style=\"width:543px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you wonder why your meeting has fewer children and young adults? Wondering why it\u2019s a challenge to fill committees? Are you concerned about the future of your monthly meeting? Attend \u201cThe Water We Swim In,\" a live presentation with Barry Crossno. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barry is the General Secretary of FGC. He'll share about the social and economic changes affecting our meetings. He'll also tell about possible ways to renew our spiritual communities. <br><br>This program is 90 minutes long. By request, there will be time for questions and discussion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends who attended the FGC Changing Times conference may recognize parts of this presentation.<\/p>\n","id":34675,"start":"2024-04-22T15:30","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"The Water We Swim In","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/the-water-we-swim-in\/?sd=1713758400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-04-22T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat delves into the profound spirituality of meaning-making, resilience, renewal, and life transitions. Through contemplative practices and insightful discussions, we navigate the rich tapestry of growing older at any age, embracing its spiritual gifts across the lifespan. Join us as we explore the depths of personal growth, connection, and purpose, fostering a deeper understanding of what it means to lead a truly meaningful and connected life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/building-a-meaningful-and-connected-life-eretreat-2\/#more-34037\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":34037,"start":"2024-04-22T19:30","textColor":"#333333","title":"Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/building-a-meaningful-and-connected-life-eretreat-2\/?sd=1713758400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-23T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-23T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1713830400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00acc8","end":"1970-01-01T21:30","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Barry-The-Waters-We-Swim-In2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34676\" style=\"width:543px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you wonder why your meeting has fewer children and young adults? Wondering why it\u2019s a challenge to fill committees? Are you concerned about the future of your monthly meeting? Attend \u201cThe Water We Swim In,\" a live presentation with Barry Crossno. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barry is the General Secretary of FGC. He'll share about the social and economic changes affecting our meetings. He'll also tell about possible ways to renew our spiritual communities. <br><br>This program is 90 minutes long. By request, there will be time for questions and discussion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends who attended the FGC Changing Times conference may recognize parts of this presentation.<\/p>\n","id":34690,"start":"2024-04-23T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"The Water We Swim In","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/the-water-we-swim-in-2\/?sd=1713844800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-24T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. These biweekly Worship Sharing spaces will be held <strong>every other Wednesday at 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT \/ 2 PM HT <\/strong>for\u00a090 minute sessions. The space is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for Friends of Color click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Worship-Sharing-for-Friends-of-Color-Queries--BSxHduXamny7vf93JATNlp3xAQ-pV6tggdS38sGI0NdWqCB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our weekly worship sharing, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4816651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22658,"start":"2024-04-24T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship Sharing for Friends of Color","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-sharing-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1713916800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-24T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-24T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1713916800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-25T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-04-25T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1714003200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-25T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-25T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714003200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-26T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-04-26T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1714089600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-26T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-26T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714089600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-27T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-27T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714176000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"1970-01-01T12:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-6\/#more-34229\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Poetry as Spiritual Practice\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":34229,"start":"2024-04-27T10:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Poetry as Spiritual Practice","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-6\/?sd=1714190400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-28T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-28T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714262400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-04-29T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat delves into the profound spirituality of meaning-making, resilience, renewal, and life transitions. Through contemplative practices and insightful discussions, we navigate the rich tapestry of growing older at any age, embracing its spiritual gifts across the lifespan. Join us as we explore the depths of personal growth, connection, and purpose, fostering a deeper understanding of what it means to lead a truly meaningful and connected life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/building-a-meaningful-and-connected-life-eretreat-2\/#more-34037\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":34037,"start":"2024-04-29T19:30","textColor":"#333333","title":"Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/building-a-meaningful-and-connected-life-eretreat-2\/?sd=1714348800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-29T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-29T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714348800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-04-30T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-04-30T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714435200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-01T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. These biweekly Worship Sharing spaces will be held <strong>every other Wednesday at 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT \/ 2 PM HT <\/strong>for\u00a090 minute sessions. The space is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for Friends of Color click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Worship-Sharing-for-Friends-of-Color-Queries--BSxHduXamny7vf93JATNlp3xAQ-pV6tggdS38sGI0NdWqCB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our weekly worship sharing, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4816651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22658,"start":"2024-05-01T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship Sharing for Friends of Color","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-sharing-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1714521600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-01T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-01T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714521600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-02T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-05-02T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1714608000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-02T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2024-05-02T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1714608000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-02T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-02T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714608000"},{"allDay":true,"color":"#00acc8","end":"2024-05-07","eventDescription":"","id":32373,"start":"2024-05-02T00:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Quaker Institute at Pendle Hill","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-institute-at-pendle-hill\/?sd=1714622400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-03T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-05-03T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1714694400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-03T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-03T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714694400"},{"allDay":true,"color":"#00acc8","end":"2024-05-06","eventDescription":"\n<p>The 2024 Spring Retreat for Friends of Color will be a hybrid retreat, with both in-person and online offerings. The in-person portion will be held in La Jolla, CA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Financial aid deadline (please register first!): March 22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>In-person registration deadline:<\/strong> <strong>April 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Virtual registration deadline: April 19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Options for Participation<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>In-person participation<\/strong>: We have rented two houses near the La Jolla Friends Meeting where Friends may stay overnight. We will convene at La Jolla Friends Meeting for retreat programming and meals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Virtual participation<\/strong>: If attending in person is not feasible, you can still be an integral part of the retreat through Zoom. We'll ensure that you're actively engaged and included throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Program Fees<\/span>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Overnight fee - single room: $400<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overnight fee - double room: $300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commuter fee - no overnight accommodations: $200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual fee: $60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Financial Assistance<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that travel and program fees can be a concern for some, and we want to ensure that the retreat is accessible to all who wish to attend. The following funds are available to support travel and program costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4601965\">Bayard Rustin Fund<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for <strong>travel costs<\/strong> related to attending this FGC event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4924911\">Mahala Ashley Dickerson Fund<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for <strong>registration costs<\/strong> of this FGC event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To request financial assistance, please first complete the registration for the retreat and then submit a request to the above forms by March 22.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spring-Retreat-Schedule-1-414x1170.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34677\" style=\"width:461px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":33547,"start":"2024-05-03T00:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"2024 Hybrid Spring Retreat for Friends of Color\u00a0","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/2024-hybrid-spring-retreat-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1714708800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-04T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-04T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714780800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-05T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-05T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714867200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-05-06T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat delves into the profound spirituality of meaning-making, resilience, renewal, and life transitions. Through contemplative practices and insightful discussions, we navigate the rich tapestry of growing older at any age, embracing its spiritual gifts across the lifespan. Join us as we explore the depths of personal growth, connection, and purpose, fostering a deeper understanding of what it means to lead a truly meaningful and connected life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/building-a-meaningful-and-connected-life-eretreat-2\/#more-34037\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":34037,"start":"2024-05-06T19:30","textColor":"#333333","title":"Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/building-a-meaningful-and-connected-life-eretreat-2\/?sd=1714953600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-06T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2024-05-06T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1714953600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-06T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-06T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1714953600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-07T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-07T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715040000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-08T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. These biweekly Worship Sharing spaces will be held <strong>every other Wednesday at 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT \/ 2 PM HT <\/strong>for\u00a090 minute sessions. The space is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for Friends of Color click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Worship-Sharing-for-Friends-of-Color-Queries--BSxHduXamny7vf93JATNlp3xAQ-pV6tggdS38sGI0NdWqCB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our weekly worship sharing, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4816651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22658,"start":"2024-05-08T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship Sharing for Friends of Color","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-sharing-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1715126400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-08T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-08T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715126400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-09T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-05-09T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1715212800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-09T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-09T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715212800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-10T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-05-10T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1715299200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-10T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-10T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715299200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-11T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-11T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715385600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-12T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-12T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715472000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-05-13T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat delves into the profound spirituality of meaning-making, resilience, renewal, and life transitions. Through contemplative practices and insightful discussions, we navigate the rich tapestry of growing older at any age, embracing its spiritual gifts across the lifespan. Join us as we explore the depths of personal growth, connection, and purpose, fostering a deeper understanding of what it means to lead a truly meaningful and connected life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/building-a-meaningful-and-connected-life-eretreat-2\/#more-34037\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":34037,"start":"2024-05-13T19:30","textColor":"#333333","title":"Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/building-a-meaningful-and-connected-life-eretreat-2\/?sd=1715558400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-05-13T19:30","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/river-5330961_1280-585x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32519\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more\u2026)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2024-05-13T18:30","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1715558400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-13T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-13T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715558400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-14T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-14T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715644800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. These biweekly Worship Sharing spaces will be held <strong>every other Wednesday at 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT \/ 2 PM HT <\/strong>for\u00a090 minute sessions. The space is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for Friends of Color click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Worship-Sharing-for-Friends-of-Color-Queries--BSxHduXamny7vf93JATNlp3xAQ-pV6tggdS38sGI0NdWqCB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our weekly worship sharing, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4816651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22658,"start":"2024-05-15T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship Sharing for Friends of Color","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-sharing-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1715731200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-15T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715731200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-16T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-05-16T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1715817600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-16T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715817600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-17T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-05-17T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1715904000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-17T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715904000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-18T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1715990400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-19T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1716076800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2024-05-19T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1716076800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-20T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1716163200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-21T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1716249600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-22T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. These biweekly Worship Sharing spaces will be held <strong>every other Wednesday at 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT \/ 2 PM HT <\/strong>for\u00a090 minute sessions. The space is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for Friends of Color click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Worship-Sharing-for-Friends-of-Color-Queries--BSxHduXamny7vf93JATNlp3xAQ-pV6tggdS38sGI0NdWqCB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our weekly worship sharing, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4816651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22658,"start":"2024-05-22T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship Sharing for Friends of Color","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-sharing-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1716336000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-22T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-22T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1716336000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"1970-01-01T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-7\/#more-34230\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Poetry as Spiritual Practice\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":34230,"start":"2024-05-22T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Poetry as Spiritual Practice","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-7\/?sd=1716350400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-23T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-05-23T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1716422400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-23T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-23T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1716422400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-24T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-05-24T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1716508800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-24T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-24T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1716508800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-25T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-25T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1716595200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-26T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-26T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1716681600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-27T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-27T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1716768000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-28T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-28T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1716854400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-29T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. These biweekly Worship Sharing spaces will be held <strong>every other Wednesday at 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT \/ 2 PM HT <\/strong>for\u00a090 minute sessions. The space is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for Friends of Color click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Worship-Sharing-for-Friends-of-Color-Queries--BSxHduXamny7vf93JATNlp3xAQ-pV6tggdS38sGI0NdWqCB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our weekly worship sharing, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4816651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22658,"start":"2024-05-29T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship Sharing for Friends of Color","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-sharing-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1716940800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-29T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-29T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1716940800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-05-29T19:30","eventDescription":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration for this eRetreat is now closed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do our meetings truly reflect all the faces of God among our members and attenders? FGC has heard from many of you that the answer to that question is often no. We have heard that many meetings wonder why their newcomers stop coming after a few visits-- especially LGBTQ folks, families with young children and People of Color. In this eRetreat, we will explore how newcomers experience welcome, mistakes meetings make with newcomers, and what approaches to welcoming have worked in FGC meetings. Friends are encouraged to take the eRetreat with at least one other person from their meeting if possible, and are also welcome as solo attenders.<br \/><br \/>In this eRetreat you will learn:<br \/>- Why people don\u2019t come back and why people choose to engage.<br \/>- Ways meetings can shift their culture to become more newcomer-friendly<br \/>- Effective ways to better reach newcomers, with a special focus on seekers of Color, LGBTQ folks, and families with young children. Spoiler alert: what is enriching for newcomers also benefits longtimers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/weaving-a-wider-welcome-eretreat\/#more-35101\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Weaving a Wider Welcome eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":35101,"start":"2024-05-29T18:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Weaving a Wider Welcome eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/weaving-a-wider-welcome-eretreat\/?sd=1716955200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-30T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-05-30T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1717027200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-30T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-30T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717027200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-31T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-05-31T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1717113600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-05-31T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-05-31T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717113600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-01T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-01T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717200000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-02T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-02T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717286400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-03T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2024-06-03T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1717372800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-03T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-03T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717372800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-04T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-04T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717459200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-06-05T19:30","eventDescription":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration for this eRetreat is now closed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do our meetings truly reflect all the faces of God among our members and attenders? FGC has heard from many of you that the answer to that question is often no. We have heard that many meetings wonder why their newcomers stop coming after a few visits-- especially LGBTQ folks, families with young children and People of Color. In this eRetreat, we will explore how newcomers experience welcome, mistakes meetings make with newcomers, and what approaches to welcoming have worked in FGC meetings. Friends are encouraged to take the eRetreat with at least one other person from their meeting if possible, and are also welcome as solo attenders.<br \/><br \/>In this eRetreat you will learn:<br \/>- Why people don\u2019t come back and why people choose to engage.<br \/>- Ways meetings can shift their culture to become more newcomer-friendly<br \/>- Effective ways to better reach newcomers, with a special focus on seekers of Color, LGBTQ folks, and families with young children. Spoiler alert: what is enriching for newcomers also benefits longtimers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/weaving-a-wider-welcome-eretreat\/#more-35101\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Weaving a Wider Welcome eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":35101,"start":"2024-06-05T18:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Weaving a Wider Welcome eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/weaving-a-wider-welcome-eretreat\/?sd=1717545600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-05T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. These biweekly Worship Sharing spaces will be held <strong>every other Wednesday at 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT \/ 2 PM HT <\/strong>for\u00a090 minute sessions. The space is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for Friends of Color click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Worship-Sharing-for-Friends-of-Color-Queries--BSxHduXamny7vf93JATNlp3xAQ-pV6tggdS38sGI0NdWqCB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our weekly worship sharing, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4816651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22658,"start":"2024-06-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship Sharing for Friends of Color","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-sharing-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1717545600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-05T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-05T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717545600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-06T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-06-06T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1717632000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-06T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2024-06-06T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1717632000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-06T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-06T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717632000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-07T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-06-07T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1717718400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-07T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-07T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717718400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-08T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-08T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717804800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-09T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-09T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717891200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-06-10T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2024-06-10T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1717977600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-10T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-10T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1717977600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-11T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-11T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1718064000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"1970-01-01T16:30","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Financial-Planning-Everence-Barry-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35040\" style=\"width:442px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This online event will be led by Dennis LeFevre, a Financial Consultant with Everence, and Barry Crossno, General Secretary of FGC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been said we spend more time planning our vacation than we do planning our estate distributions at the end of life. As people of faith, why do we procrastinate this important step of distributing to our family and charity? This workshop explores the steps necessary to begin the process of planning with a focus on taking care of ourselves and family first and then remembering charity in meaningful ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you <a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109841\">register<\/a>, you will receive the zoom link for this event.<\/p>\n","id":35031,"start":"2024-06-11T15:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Financial & Estate Planning with Friends Values","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/financial-estate-planning-with-friends-values\/?sd=1718078400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-06-12T19:30","eventDescription":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration for this eRetreat is now closed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do our meetings truly reflect all the faces of God among our members and attenders? FGC has heard from many of you that the answer to that question is often no. We have heard that many meetings wonder why their newcomers stop coming after a few visits-- especially LGBTQ folks, families with young children and People of Color. In this eRetreat, we will explore how newcomers experience welcome, mistakes meetings make with newcomers, and what approaches to welcoming have worked in FGC meetings. Friends are encouraged to take the eRetreat with at least one other person from their meeting if possible, and are also welcome as solo attenders.<br \/><br \/>In this eRetreat you will learn:<br \/>- Why people don\u2019t come back and why people choose to engage.<br \/>- Ways meetings can shift their culture to become more newcomer-friendly<br \/>- Effective ways to better reach newcomers, with a special focus on seekers of Color, LGBTQ folks, and families with young children. Spoiler alert: what is enriching for newcomers also benefits longtimers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/weaving-a-wider-welcome-eretreat\/#more-35101\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Weaving a Wider Welcome eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":35101,"start":"2024-06-12T18:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Weaving a Wider Welcome eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/weaving-a-wider-welcome-eretreat\/?sd=1718150400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-12T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. These biweekly Worship Sharing spaces will be held <strong>every other Wednesday at 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT \/ 2 PM HT <\/strong>for\u00a090 minute sessions. The space is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for Friends of Color click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Worship-Sharing-for-Friends-of-Color-Queries--BSxHduXamny7vf93JATNlp3xAQ-pV6tggdS38sGI0NdWqCB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our weekly worship sharing, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4816651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22658,"start":"2024-06-12T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship Sharing for Friends of Color","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-sharing-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1718150400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-12T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-12T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1718150400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00acc8","end":"1970-01-01T00:00","eventDescription":"","id":35287,"start":"2024-06-12T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"IAIC Focus Group \u2013 BIPOC Only","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/iaic-focus-group\/?sd=1718164800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-13T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-06-13T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1718236800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-13T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-13T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1718236800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00acc8","end":"1970-01-01T00:00","eventDescription":"","id":35288,"start":"2024-06-13T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"IAIC Focus Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/iaic-focus-group-bipoc-only\/?sd=1718251200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-14T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-06-14T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1718323200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-14T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-14T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1718323200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-15T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1718409600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-16T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1718496000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2024-06-16T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1718496000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-17T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1718582400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-18T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1718668800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00acc8","end":"1970-01-01T00:00","eventDescription":"","id":35289,"start":"2024-06-18T14:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"IAIC Focus Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/iaic-focus-group-2\/?sd=1718683200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-06-19T19:30","eventDescription":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration for this eRetreat is now closed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do our meetings truly reflect all the faces of God among our members and attenders? FGC has heard from many of you that the answer to that question is often no. We have heard that many meetings wonder why their newcomers stop coming after a few visits-- especially LGBTQ folks, families with young children and People of Color. In this eRetreat, we will explore how newcomers experience welcome, mistakes meetings make with newcomers, and what approaches to welcoming have worked in FGC meetings. Friends are encouraged to take the eRetreat with at least one other person from their meeting if possible, and are also welcome as solo attenders.<br \/><br \/>In this eRetreat you will learn:<br \/>- Why people don\u2019t come back and why people choose to engage.<br \/>- Ways meetings can shift their culture to become more newcomer-friendly<br \/>- Effective ways to better reach newcomers, with a special focus on seekers of Color, LGBTQ folks, and families with young children. Spoiler alert: what is enriching for newcomers also benefits longtimers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/weaving-a-wider-welcome-eretreat\/#more-35101\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Weaving a Wider Welcome eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":35101,"start":"2024-06-19T18:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Weaving a Wider Welcome eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/weaving-a-wider-welcome-eretreat\/?sd=1718755200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27125\" class=\"post-27125 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn addition to offering weekly unprogrammed worship during this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC\u2019s Ministry on Racism has agreed to hold spaces for worship sharing among Friends of Color. These biweekly Worship Sharing spaces will be held <strong>every other Wednesday at 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT \/ 2 PM HT <\/strong>for\u00a090 minute sessions. The space is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for Friends of Color click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Worship-Sharing-for-Friends-of-Color-Queries--BSxHduXamny7vf93JATNlp3xAQ-pV6tggdS38sGI0NdWqCB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our weekly worship sharing, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4816651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22658,"start":"2024-06-19T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship Sharing for Friends of Color","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-sharing-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1718755200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-19T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1718755200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-20T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-06-20T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1718841600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-20T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1718841600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-21T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-06-21T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1718928000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-21T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1718928000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-22T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-22T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1719014400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-23T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-23T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1719100800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-24T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\n<em>There are two weekly virtual meetings for worship:<\/em>\n\nMidday weekly worship\u00a0<strong>Wednesdays at 1 PM ET \/ 12 PM CT \/ 11 AM MT \/ 10 AM PT \/ 7 AM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22653,"start":"2024-06-24T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Midday Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-midday-weekly-worship\/?sd=1719187200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-06-26T19:30","eventDescription":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration for this eRetreat is now closed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do our meetings truly reflect all the faces of God among our members and attenders? FGC has heard from many of you that the answer to that question is often no. We have heard that many meetings wonder why their newcomers stop coming after a few visits-- especially LGBTQ folks, families with young children and People of Color. In this eRetreat, we will explore how newcomers experience welcome, mistakes meetings make with newcomers, and what approaches to welcoming have worked in FGC meetings. Friends are encouraged to take the eRetreat with at least one other person from their meeting if possible, and are also welcome as solo attenders.<br \/><br \/>In this eRetreat you will learn:<br \/>- Why people don\u2019t come back and why people choose to engage.<br \/>- Ways meetings can shift their culture to become more newcomer-friendly<br \/>- Effective ways to better reach newcomers, with a special focus on seekers of Color, LGBTQ folks, and families with young children. Spoiler alert: what is enriching for newcomers also benefits longtimers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/weaving-a-wider-welcome-eretreat\/#more-35101\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Weaving a Wider Welcome eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":35101,"start":"2024-06-26T18:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Weaving a Wider Welcome eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/weaving-a-wider-welcome-eretreat\/?sd=1719360000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-27T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-06-27T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1719446400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-06-28T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-06-28T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1719532800"},{"allDay":true,"color":"#00446a","end":"2024-07-07","eventDescription":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/\">Learn more about the 2024 Gathering<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":32426,"start":"2024-06-30T00:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"2024 Gathering of Friends: Rooted in Story","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-07-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-07-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1720051200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-07-05T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-07-05T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1720137600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-07-11T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-07-11T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1720656000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-07-12T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-07-12T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1720742400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-07-18T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-07-18T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1721260800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-07-18T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The <em>Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers<\/em> eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker theology and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-5\/#more-35448\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":35448,"start":"2024-07-18T19:30","textColor":"#333333","title":"Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-5\/?sd=1721275200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-07-19T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-07-19T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1721347200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-07-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2024-07-21T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1721520000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-07-25T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The <em>Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers<\/em> eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker theology and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-5\/#more-35448\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":35448,"start":"2024-07-25T19:30","textColor":"#333333","title":"Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-5\/?sd=1721865600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-07-25T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-07-25T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1721865600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-07-26T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-07-26T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1721952000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-08-01T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The <em>Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers<\/em> eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker theology and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-5\/#more-35448\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":35448,"start":"2024-08-01T19:30","textColor":"#333333","title":"Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-5\/?sd=1722470400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-01T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-08-01T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1722470400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-01T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2024-08-01T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1722470400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-02T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-08-02T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1722556800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-05T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2024-08-05T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1722816000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-08-08T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The <em>Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers<\/em> eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker theology and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-5\/#more-35448\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":35448,"start":"2024-08-08T19:30","textColor":"#333333","title":"Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-5\/?sd=1723075200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-08T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-08-08T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1723075200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-09T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-08-09T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1723161600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-08-12T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2024-08-12T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1723420800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-08-15T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The <em>Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers<\/em> eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker theology and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-5\/#more-35448\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":35448,"start":"2024-08-15T19:30","textColor":"#333333","title":"Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-5\/?sd=1723680000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-15T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-08-15T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1723680000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-16T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-08-16T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1723766400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2024-08-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1723939200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-22T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-08-22T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1724284800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-23T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-08-23T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1724371200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-29T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-08-29T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1724889600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-08-30T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-08-30T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1724976000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-02T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2024-09-02T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1725235200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-09-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1725494400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2024-09-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1725494400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-06T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-09-06T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1725580800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-09-09T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2024-09-09T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1725840000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-09-10T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2024-09-10T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1725926400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-12T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-09-12T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1726099200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-13T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-09-13T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1726185600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2024-09-15T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1726358400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-09-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1726632000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-19T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-09-19T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1726704000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-20T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-09-20T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1726790400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-09-22T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2024-09-22T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1726963200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00acc8","end":"1970-01-01T21:30","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/water-we-swim-in-fall-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36983\" style=\"width:543px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you wonder why your meeting has fewer children and young adults? Wondering why it\u2019s a challenge to fill committees? Are you concerned about the future of your monthly meeting? Attend \u201cThe Water We Swim In,\" a live presentation with Barry Crossno. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barry is the General Secretary of FGC. He'll share about the social and economic changes affecting our meetings. He'll also talk about possible ways to renew our spiritual communities. <br><br>This program is 90 minutes long. By request, there will be time for questions and discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends who attended the FGC Changing Times conference may recognize parts of this presentation.<\/p>\n","id":36984,"start":"2024-09-24T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"The Water We Swim In","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/water24-fall2\/?sd=1727150400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00acc8","end":"1970-01-01T16:30","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/water-we-swim-in-fall-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36983\" style=\"width:543px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you wonder why your meeting has fewer children and young adults? Wondering why it\u2019s a challenge to fill committees? Are you concerned about the future of your monthly meeting? Attend \u201cThe Water We Swim In,\" a live presentation with Barry Crossno. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barry is the General Secretary of FGC. He'll share about the social and economic changes affecting our meetings. He'll also talk about possible ways to renew our spiritual communities. <br><br>This program is 90 minutes long. By request, there will be time for questions and discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends who attended the FGC Changing Times conference may recognize parts of this presentation.<\/p>\n","id":36982,"start":"2024-09-24T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"The Water We Swim In","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/water24-fall1\/?sd=1727150400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-25T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-09-25T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1727222400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-26T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-09-26T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1727308800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-09-27T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-09-27T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1727395200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-02T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-10-02T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1727827200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00acc8","end":"1970-01-01T21:30","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/water-we-swim-in-fall-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36983\" style=\"width:543px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you wonder why your meeting has fewer children and young adults? Wondering why it\u2019s a challenge to fill committees? Are you concerned about the future of your monthly meeting? Attend \u201cThe Water We Swim In,\" a live presentation with Barry Crossno. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barry is the General Secretary of FGC. He'll share about the social and economic changes affecting our meetings. He'll also talk about possible ways to renew our spiritual communities. <br><br>This program is 90 minutes long. By request, there will be time for questions and discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends who attended the FGC Changing Times conference may recognize parts of this presentation.<\/p>\n","id":36985,"start":"2024-10-02T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"The Water We Swim In","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/water24-fall3\/?sd=1727841600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-03T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-10-03T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1727913600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-03T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2024-10-03T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1727913600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-04T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-10-04T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1728000000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-07T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2024-10-07T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1728259200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-10-08T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2024-10-08T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1728345600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-09T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-10-09T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1728432000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00acc8","end":"1970-01-01T21:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>The beauty of looking at your financial and estate planning with Friends is that you can integrate your values with the process. Friends General Conference has a great partner for this. Everence is a faith-based financial services organization. Staff from Everence regularly attend Gathering and are experienced in working with the Quaker community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Join Barry Crossno, General Secretary of FGC and workshop leader Dennis LeFevre, CFP\u00ae, a Financial Consultant with Everence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Financial & Estate Planning with Friends Values<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Designed for Friends of all income levels, this\u00a0<em>free<\/em>\u00a090-minute workshop\u00a0will help you make\u00a0end-of-life plans\u00a0that align with your values.\u00a0This will be held online via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 8pm Eastern \/ 5pm Pacific. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109843\"><strong>Register Here<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":37053,"start":"2024-10-09T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Financial and Estate Planning with Friends Values","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/financial-and-estate-planning-with-friends-values\/?sd=1728446400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-10T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-10-10T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1728518400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-11T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-10-11T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1728604800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-10-14T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2024-10-14T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1728864000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-10-16T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1729036800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"1970-01-01T17:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-8\/#more-37384\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Poetry as Spiritual Practice\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":37384,"start":"2024-10-16T15:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Poetry as Spiritual Practice","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-8\/?sd=1729051200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-17T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-10-17T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1729123200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-18T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-10-18T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1729209600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#278475","end":"2024-10-21","eventDescription":"\n<p>Are you curious about what makes Quaker decision-making special?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wondered what is going on in the silence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding Quaker business and committees, have you ever thought:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I could do that<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Frames-Examples-of-Computer-Frames.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37322\" style=\"width:586px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I couldn\u2019t possibly do that<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Why would anyone want to do that??<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, apply for <strong><em>Many Hands Make Light Work, October 17-20 2024, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This October, Friends General Conference (FGC) invites Friends aged 13-19 to attend Many Hands Make Light Work, an <strong>experiential workshop on Quaker decision-making<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You'll get to sit in on parts of the annual meeting where FGC volunteers seek direction for the organization, and observe the many hands, the Light, and the work that go into the spiritual process of making decisions together in Quaker community. With adult facilitators and peers, you'll discuss your own experiences of Quaker discernment and the tools that help us make Spirit-led decisions together without voting or hierarchy. We\u2019ll explore Quaker process as a way to confront racism and other systems of oppression. After our time in person together, you'll be invited to online sessions for further discussion and mutual support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please apply at the above link by September 16, 2024!<\/p>\n","id":36992,"start":"2024-10-18T16:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Many Hands Make Light Work","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/manyhands-fall24\/?sd=1729224000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2024-10-20T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1729382400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-23T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-10-23T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1729641600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-24T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-10-24T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1729728000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-25T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-10-25T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1729814400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-10-27T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2024-10-27T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1729987200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-30T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-10-30T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1730246400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-10-31T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-10-31T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1730332800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-01T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-11-01T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1730419200"},{"allDay":true,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-04","eventDescription":"\n<p>The 2024 Fall Retreat for Friends of Color will be a hybrid retreat, with both in-person and online offerings. The in-person portion will be held at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powellhouse.org\/\">Powell House<\/a> in Old Chatham, NY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Financial aid deadline (please register for retreat first!): October 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>In-person registration deadline:<\/strong> <strong>October 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Virtual registration deadline: October 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/FofC-Fall-Retreat2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37417\" style=\"width:375px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1wQB4tnol8kZ5LGpO7dS41xN4WiKddcjedoi2iMCmue0\/edit?usp=sharing\">Download Schedule<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Options for Participation<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>In-person participation<\/strong>: We have 12 rooms available at Powell House (some of which have more than one bed) where Friends may stay overnight. Rooms will be assigned on a first come, first served basis with the possible exception of accessibility-related requests. We will convene at Powell House for retreat programming and meals as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Virtual participation<\/strong>: If attending in person is not feasible, you can still be an integral part of the retreat through Zoom. We'll ensure that you're actively engaged and included throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Program Fees<\/span>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overnight fee - Single room: $360<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overnight fee - Double room: $270<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youth (13-22): $170<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children (0-12): $110<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commuter fee - No overnight accommodations: $100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual fee: $60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Financial Assistance<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that travel and program fees can be a concern for some, and we want to ensure that the retreat is accessible to all who wish to attend. The following funds are available to support travel and program costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4601965\">Bayard Rustin Fund<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for <strong>travel costs<\/strong> related to attending this FGC event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4924911\">Mahala Ashley Dickerson Fund<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for <strong>registration costs<\/strong> of this FGC event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>To request financial assistance, please first complete the registration for the retreat and then submit a request to the above forms by October 4.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":37298,"start":"2024-11-01T00:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"2024 Hybrid Fall Retreat for Friends of Color\u00a0","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/2024-hybrid-fall-retreat-for-friends-of-color\/?sd=1730433600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-04T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2024-11-04T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1730678400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-06T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-11-06T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1730851200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-07T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-11-07T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1730937600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-07T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2024-11-07T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1730937600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-08T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-11-08T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1731024000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-11-11T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2024-11-11T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1731283200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-11-12T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2024-11-12T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1731369600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-13T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-11-13T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1731456000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"1970-01-01T17:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-9\/#more-37479\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Poetry as Spiritual Practice\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":37479,"start":"2024-11-13T15:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Poetry as Spiritual Practice","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-9\/?sd=1731474000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-14T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-11-14T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1731542400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-15T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-11-15T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1731628800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2024-11-17T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1731801600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-11-20T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1732060800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-21T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-11-21T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1732147200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-22T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-11-22T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1732233600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-11-24T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2024-11-24T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1732406400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-27T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-11-27T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1732665600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-28T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-11-28T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1732752000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-11-29T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-11-29T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1732838400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-02T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2024-12-02T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1733097600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"1970-01-01T20:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join Friends for a time for worship sharing with attention to antiracism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/antiracism-worship-sharing\/#more-37943\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Antiracism Worship Sharing\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":37943,"start":"2024-12-03T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Antiracism Worship Sharing","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/antiracism-worship-sharing\/?sd=1733202000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-04T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-12-04T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1733270400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-12-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1733356800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2024-12-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1733356800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-06T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-12-06T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1733443200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-12-09T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2024-12-09T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1733702400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-12-10T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2024-12-10T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1733788800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-11T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-12-11T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1733875200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"1970-01-01T17:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-10\/#more-37480\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Poetry as Spiritual Practice\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":37480,"start":"2024-12-11T15:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Poetry as Spiritual Practice","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-10\/?sd=1733893200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-12T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-12-12T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1733961600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-13T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-12-13T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1734048000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2024-12-15T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1734220800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-12-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1734480000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-19T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-12-19T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1734566400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-20T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-12-20T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1734652800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2024-12-22T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2024-12-22T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1734825600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-25T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2024-12-25T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1735084800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-26T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2024-12-26T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1735171200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2024-12-27T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2024-12-27T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1735257600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-01T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-01-01T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1735689600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-02T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-01-02T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1735776000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-02T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-01-02T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1735776000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-03T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-01-03T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1735862400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-06T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-01-06T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1736121600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-08T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-01-08T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1736294400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-09T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-01-09T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1736380800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-10T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-01-10T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1736467200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-01-13T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-01-13T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1736726400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-01-14T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-01-14T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1736812800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-01-15T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1736899200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"1970-01-01T17:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-11\/#more-38121\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Poetry as Spiritual Practice\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":38121,"start":"2025-01-15T15:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Poetry as Spiritual Practice","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-11\/?sd=1736917200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-16T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-01-16T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1736985600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-17T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-01-17T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1737072000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-01-19T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1737244800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-22T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-01-22T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1737504000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-23T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-01-23T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1737590400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-24T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-01-24T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1737676800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-01-26T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-01-26T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1737849600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-29T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-01-29T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1738108800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-30T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-01-30T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1738195200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-01-31T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-01-31T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1738281600"},{"allDay":true,"color":"#00446a","end":"2025-02-10","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gathering-2025-Banner-1170x293.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37781\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Come join Friends this winter for an inclusive, joyful, enlivening Online Gathering! Our theme is \"A Spring Whose Waters Never Fail,\" and the Online Gathering will be held on Zoom from February 1-9, 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/dRSN-bk23vQ\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>When we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and break every yoke of oppression, then our faith will become like a well watered garden - like a spring whose waters never fail (from Isaiah 58)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Online Gathering offers a wide variety of programs and events throughout the week, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/what-happens-online\/workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>workshops<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/what-happens-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>daily worship<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/what-happens-online\/gathering-plenaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>speakers<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/what-happens-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bible Half Hour<\/strong><\/a> and more. Our plenary speakers are Friends from around the world, who will bring grounding, connection, and new perspectives in these changing times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends will have opportunities to connect over a range of topics & spaces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spiritual Sharing groups to ground & connect each evening over worship sharing, music, bible study, or Faith & Play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affinity spaces with folks of similar identities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops, going deep together in an extended session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning & sharing how Quakers from different places are gathering and being faithful in their committees and monthly meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Hangout Time where you can pick your own topic and find others who want to explore the same theme together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/430197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up for Gathering Email Updates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more about the Online Gathering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/about-the-gathering\/how-a-virtual-gathering-works\/\">How does an Online Gathering work?<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/about-the-gathering\/how-a-virtual-gathering-works\/using-gathering-technology\/\">Using Gathering Technology<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/about-the-gathering\/online-gathering-frequently-asked-questions\/\">Online Gathering FAQs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/what-happens-online\/\">What Happens at an Online Gathering<\/a><\/strong> (program descriptions)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/what-happens-online\/during-the-gathering\/\">During the Gathering<\/a><\/strong> (schedules, handouts, and resources to reference during the Online Gathering)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/what-happens-online\/gathering-plenaries\/\">Plenary Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/what-happens-online\/workshops\/\">Workshops<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/registration-and-logistics\/fees\/online-fees\/\">Event Packages, Fee Levels, & Financial Aid<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Gathering Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><object class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-Online-Gathering-Schedule-updated.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"2025 Online Gathering Schedule (updated)\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-a0e54798-f47c-42f6-aa2d-f5f2fac44e2f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-Online-Gathering-Schedule-updated.pdf\">2025 Online Gathering Schedule (updated)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-Online-Gathering-Schedule-updated.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-a0e54798-f47c-42f6-aa2d-f5f2fac44e2f\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design1-1170x585.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38286\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":36496,"start":"2025-02-01T00:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"FGC Online Gathering: A Spring Whose Waters Never Fail","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/2025-online-gathering\/?sd=1738386000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-03T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-02-03T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1738540800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-05T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-02-05T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1738713600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-06T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-02-06T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1738800000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-06T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-02-06T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1738800000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-07T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-02-07T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1738886400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-02-10T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-02-10T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1739145600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-02-11T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-02-11T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1739232000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-12T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-02-12T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1739318400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"1970-01-01T17:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-12\/#more-38125\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Poetry as Spiritual Practice\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":38125,"start":"2025-02-12T15:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Poetry as Spiritual Practice","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-12\/?sd=1739336400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-13T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-02-13T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1739404800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-14T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-02-14T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1739491200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-02-16T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1739664000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-02-19T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1739923200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-20T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-02-20T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1740009600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-21T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-02-21T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1740096000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-02-22T15:30","eventDescription":"The Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. <strong>This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker theology and practice.<\/strong>\n<blockquote><em>\"This eRetreat has been a gentle reminder to 'wait to feel the Spirit' and listen more closely for it....This was a perfect combination of a mini retreat, communal sharing and learning experience.\" - Spiritual Deepening eRetreat participant<\/em><\/blockquote>\n<h3>eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Offered Saturdays, February 22 to March 22<\/li>\n \t<li>Community Building Calls: Saturdays from 2-3:30pm Eastern \/ 11am-12:30pm Pacific starting February 22<\/li>\n \t<li>Four weeks, $45 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n \t<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.\n<h3>eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 965px; height: 158px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weekly Theme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Module Begins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Introductions<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>February 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 1: Stillness and Silent Times<\/td>\n<td>February 22<\/td>\n<td>March 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 2: The Light Working in Us<\/td>\n<td>March 1<\/td>\n<td>March 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 3: Deep Listening & Discernment<\/td>\n<td>March 8<\/td>\n<td>March 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 4: Relationships & Spiritual Community<\/td>\n<td>March 15<\/td>\n<td>March 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Community Building Calls<\/h3>\nEach week, the facilitators will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.\n<h3>The <em>Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Michael Levi.<\/h3>\n<img class=\" wp-image-26824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michael-Levi-head-shot-7-2020-585x439.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"321\" height=\"241\" \/>\n\n<strong>Michael Levi<\/strong> is a member of Adelphi Friends Meeting in Maryland. For many years he has taught \"An Introduction to Quakerism\" to members and attenders of his Meeting and to parents of a Friends school. In addition, Michael has led many sessions, especially on Friends history and practices, under the care of Adelphi's Continuing Quaker Education committee. Michael's leading is to help provide a framework in which the guidance of the Spirit can resonate and be better understood, so that we all emerge better equipped to answer that of God.\n\nIn a non-Quaker context, Michael has led scores of workshops and trainings on topics ranging from nonviolence and civil disobedience to economic statistics and software development.\n\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong>","id":37671,"start":"2025-02-22T14:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-6\/?sd=1740200400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-02-23T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-02-23T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1740268800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-02-24T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-02-24T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1740373200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"1970-01-01T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join Friends for a time for worship sharing with attention to antiracism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/antiracism-worship-sharing-2\/#more-38620\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Antiracism Worship Sharing\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":38620,"start":"2025-02-25T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Antiracism Worship Sharing","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/antiracism-worship-sharing-2\/?sd=1740459600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-26T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-02-26T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1740528000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-27T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-02-27T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1740614400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-02-28T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-02-28T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1740700800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-01T15:30","eventDescription":"The Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. <strong>This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker theology and practice.<\/strong>\n<blockquote><em>\"This eRetreat has been a gentle reminder to 'wait to feel the Spirit' and listen more closely for it....This was a perfect combination of a mini retreat, communal sharing and learning experience.\" - Spiritual Deepening eRetreat participant<\/em><\/blockquote>\n<h3>eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Offered Saturdays, February 22 to March 22<\/li>\n \t<li>Community Building Calls: Saturdays from 2-3:30pm Eastern \/ 11am-12:30pm Pacific starting February 22<\/li>\n \t<li>Four weeks, $45 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n \t<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.\n<h3>eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 965px; height: 158px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weekly Theme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Module Begins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Introductions<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>February 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 1: Stillness and Silent Times<\/td>\n<td>February 22<\/td>\n<td>March 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 2: The Light Working in Us<\/td>\n<td>March 1<\/td>\n<td>March 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 3: Deep Listening & Discernment<\/td>\n<td>March 8<\/td>\n<td>March 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 4: Relationships & Spiritual Community<\/td>\n<td>March 15<\/td>\n<td>March 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Community Building Calls<\/h3>\nEach week, the facilitators will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.\n<h3>The <em>Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Michael Levi.<\/h3>\n<img class=\" wp-image-26824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michael-Levi-head-shot-7-2020-585x439.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"321\" height=\"241\" \/>\n\n<strong>Michael Levi<\/strong> is a member of Adelphi Friends Meeting in Maryland. For many years he has taught \"An Introduction to Quakerism\" to members and attenders of his Meeting and to parents of a Friends school. In addition, Michael has led many sessions, especially on Friends history and practices, under the care of Adelphi's Continuing Quaker Education committee. Michael's leading is to help provide a framework in which the guidance of the Spirit can resonate and be better understood, so that we all emerge better equipped to answer that of God.\n\nIn a non-Quaker context, Michael has led scores of workshops and trainings on topics ranging from nonviolence and civil disobedience to economic statistics and software development.\n\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong>","id":37671,"start":"2025-03-01T14:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-6\/?sd=1740787200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-03T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-03-03T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1740960000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-03T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-03-03T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1740960000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-05T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-03-05T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1741132800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-06T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-03-06T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1741219200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-06T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-03-06T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1741219200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-07T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-03-07T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1741305600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-08T15:30","eventDescription":"The Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. <strong>This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker theology and practice.<\/strong>\n<blockquote><em>\"This eRetreat has been a gentle reminder to 'wait to feel the Spirit' and listen more closely for it....This was a perfect combination of a mini retreat, communal sharing and learning experience.\" - Spiritual Deepening eRetreat participant<\/em><\/blockquote>\n<h3>eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Offered Saturdays, February 22 to March 22<\/li>\n \t<li>Community Building Calls: Saturdays from 2-3:30pm Eastern \/ 11am-12:30pm Pacific starting February 22<\/li>\n \t<li>Four weeks, $45 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n \t<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.\n<h3>eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 965px; height: 158px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weekly Theme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Module Begins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Introductions<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>February 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 1: Stillness and Silent Times<\/td>\n<td>February 22<\/td>\n<td>March 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 2: The Light Working in Us<\/td>\n<td>March 1<\/td>\n<td>March 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 3: Deep Listening & Discernment<\/td>\n<td>March 8<\/td>\n<td>March 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 4: Relationships & Spiritual Community<\/td>\n<td>March 15<\/td>\n<td>March 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Community Building Calls<\/h3>\nEach week, the facilitators will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.\n<h3>The <em>Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Michael Levi.<\/h3>\n<img class=\" wp-image-26824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michael-Levi-head-shot-7-2020-585x439.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"321\" height=\"241\" \/>\n\n<strong>Michael Levi<\/strong> is a member of Adelphi Friends Meeting in Maryland. For many years he has taught \"An Introduction to Quakerism\" to members and attenders of his Meeting and to parents of a Friends school. In addition, Michael has led many sessions, especially on Friends history and practices, under the care of Adelphi's Continuing Quaker Education committee. Michael's leading is to help provide a framework in which the guidance of the Spirit can resonate and be better understood, so that we all emerge better equipped to answer that of God.\n\nIn a non-Quaker context, Michael has led scores of workshops and trainings on topics ranging from nonviolence and civil disobedience to economic statistics and software development.\n\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong>","id":37671,"start":"2025-03-08T14:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-6\/?sd=1741392000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-10T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-03-10T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1741564800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-10T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-03-10T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1741564800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-11T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-03-11T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1741651200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-12T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-03-12T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1741737600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-13T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-03-13T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1741824000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-14T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-03-14T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1741910400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-15T15:30","eventDescription":"The Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. <strong>This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker theology and practice.<\/strong>\n<blockquote><em>\"This eRetreat has been a gentle reminder to 'wait to feel the Spirit' and listen more closely for it....This was a perfect combination of a mini retreat, communal sharing and learning experience.\" - Spiritual Deepening eRetreat participant<\/em><\/blockquote>\n<h3>eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Offered Saturdays, February 22 to March 22<\/li>\n \t<li>Community Building Calls: Saturdays from 2-3:30pm Eastern \/ 11am-12:30pm Pacific starting February 22<\/li>\n \t<li>Four weeks, $45 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n \t<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.\n<h3>eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 965px; height: 158px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weekly Theme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Module Begins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Introductions<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>February 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 1: Stillness and Silent Times<\/td>\n<td>February 22<\/td>\n<td>March 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 2: The Light Working in Us<\/td>\n<td>March 1<\/td>\n<td>March 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 3: Deep Listening & Discernment<\/td>\n<td>March 8<\/td>\n<td>March 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 4: Relationships & Spiritual Community<\/td>\n<td>March 15<\/td>\n<td>March 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Community Building Calls<\/h3>\nEach week, the facilitators will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.\n<h3>The <em>Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Michael Levi.<\/h3>\n<img class=\" wp-image-26824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michael-Levi-head-shot-7-2020-585x439.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"321\" height=\"241\" \/>\n\n<strong>Michael Levi<\/strong> is a member of Adelphi Friends Meeting in Maryland. For many years he has taught \"An Introduction to Quakerism\" to members and attenders of his Meeting and to parents of a Friends school. In addition, Michael has led many sessions, especially on Friends history and practices, under the care of Adelphi's Continuing Quaker Education committee. Michael's leading is to help provide a framework in which the guidance of the Spirit can resonate and be better understood, so that we all emerge better equipped to answer that of God.\n\nIn a non-Quaker context, Michael has led scores of workshops and trainings on topics ranging from nonviolence and civil disobedience to economic statistics and software development.\n\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong>","id":37671,"start":"2025-03-15T14:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-6\/?sd=1741996800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-03-16T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1742083200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-17T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-03-17T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1742169600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-03-19T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1742342400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"1970-01-01T17:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-13\/#more-38126\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Poetry as Spiritual Practice\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":38126,"start":"2025-03-19T15:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Poetry as Spiritual Practice","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-13\/?sd=1742356800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-20T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-03-20T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1742428800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-21T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-03-21T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1742515200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-22T15:30","eventDescription":"The Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. <strong>This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker theology and practice.<\/strong>\n<blockquote><em>\"This eRetreat has been a gentle reminder to 'wait to feel the Spirit' and listen more closely for it....This was a perfect combination of a mini retreat, communal sharing and learning experience.\" - Spiritual Deepening eRetreat participant<\/em><\/blockquote>\n<h3>eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Offered Saturdays, February 22 to March 22<\/li>\n \t<li>Community Building Calls: Saturdays from 2-3:30pm Eastern \/ 11am-12:30pm Pacific starting February 22<\/li>\n \t<li>Four weeks, $45 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n \t<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.\n<h3>eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 965px; height: 158px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weekly Theme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Module Begins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Introductions<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>February 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 1: Stillness and Silent Times<\/td>\n<td>February 22<\/td>\n<td>March 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 2: The Light Working in Us<\/td>\n<td>March 1<\/td>\n<td>March 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 3: Deep Listening & Discernment<\/td>\n<td>March 8<\/td>\n<td>March 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 4: Relationships & Spiritual Community<\/td>\n<td>March 15<\/td>\n<td>March 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Community Building Calls<\/h3>\nEach week, the facilitators will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.\n<h3>The <em>Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Michael Levi.<\/h3>\n<img class=\" wp-image-26824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michael-Levi-head-shot-7-2020-585x439.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"321\" height=\"241\" \/>\n\n<strong>Michael Levi<\/strong> is a member of Adelphi Friends Meeting in Maryland. For many years he has taught \"An Introduction to Quakerism\" to members and attenders of his Meeting and to parents of a Friends school. In addition, Michael has led many sessions, especially on Friends history and practices, under the care of Adelphi's Continuing Quaker Education committee. Michael's leading is to help provide a framework in which the guidance of the Spirit can resonate and be better understood, so that we all emerge better equipped to answer that of God.\n\nIn a non-Quaker context, Michael has led scores of workshops and trainings on topics ranging from nonviolence and civil disobedience to economic statistics and software development.\n\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong>","id":37671,"start":"2025-03-22T14:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/silence-light-for-quaker-newcomers-eretreat-6\/?sd=1742601600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-23T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-03-23T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1742688000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-24T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-03-24T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1742774400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-26T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-03-26T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1742947200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-27T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-03-27T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1743033600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-03-28T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-03-28T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1743120000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-03-31T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-03-31T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1743379200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-02T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-04-02T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1743552000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-03T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-04-03T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1743638400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-03T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-04-03T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1743638400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-04T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-04-04T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1743724800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-04-07T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-04-07T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1743984000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-07T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-04-07T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1743984000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-04-08T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-04-08T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1744070400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-09T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-04-09T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1744156800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-10T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-04-10T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1744243200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-11T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-04-11T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1744329600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-04-14T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-04-14T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1744588800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-04-14T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-04-14T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1744588800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-04-16T17:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>Wednesdays, April 16, May 21, and June 18, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-spring-series-2025\/#more-38913\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Poetry as Spiritual Practice – Spring Series 2025\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":38913,"start":"2025-04-16T15:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Poetry as Spiritual Practice \u2013 Spring Series 2025","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-spring-series-2025\/?sd=1744761600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-04-16T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1744761600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-17T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-04-17T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1744848000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-18T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-04-18T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1744934400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-04-20T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1745107200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-04-21T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-04-21T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1745193600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-23T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-04-23T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1745366400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-24T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-04-24T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1745452800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-25T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-04-25T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1745539200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-04-27T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-04-27T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1745712000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-04-27T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2025-04-27T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1745712000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-04-28T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-04-28T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1745798400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-04-30T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-04-30T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1745971200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-01T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-05-01T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1746057600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-01T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-05-01T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1746057600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-02T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-05-02T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1746144000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-05-05T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-05-05T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1746403200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-05T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-05-05T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1746403200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-07T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-05-07T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1746576000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-08T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-05-08T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1746662400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-09T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-05-09T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1746748800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00acc8","end":"1970-01-01T17:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Power-Mapping-Flyer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39097\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":39096,"start":"2025-05-10T13:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Quaker Coalition for Uprooting Racism Anti-Racist Power-Mapping Workshop","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-coalition-for-uprooting-racism-anti-racist-power-mapping-workshop\/?sd=1746849600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-05-12T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-05-12T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1747008000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-05-12T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-05-12T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1747008000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-05-13T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-05-13T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1747094400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-14T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-05-14T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1747180800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-15T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-05-15T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1747267200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-16T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-05-16T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1747353600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-05-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1747526400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-05-19T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join us for the <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey<\/em> eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today's world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide us in listening to Divine, test the leadings we think we hear from Spirit, and act faithfully in the world. Throughout this three month eRetreat, we will listen and learn together in community, create sacred space for collective growth, and engage directly with tools such as queries, mentoring, clearness committees, and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered February 24th through May 19th, with Zoom calls every other Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 months, $65 pay-as-led** participation fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People of all ages are invited to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC's eRetreat website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Building Calls: Every other Monday at 7-8:30pm Eastern \/ 4-5:30pm Pacific. The seven calls start February 24th and include 2\/24, 3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/21, 5\/5, 5\/19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**<em>Pay-as-Led<\/em> is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section Theme<\/strong>s<\/td><td><strong>Section Begins<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Community Building Call<\/strong> + Practice Week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 1: <strong>Grounding & Spiritual Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>February 17<\/td><td>February 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 2: <strong>Faithfulness & Mentorship<\/strong><\/td><td>March 3<\/td><td>March 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3: <strong>Testimony & Faith and Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>March 17<\/td><td>March 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 4: <strong>Continuing Revelation & Queries<\/strong><\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 5: <strong>Integrity<\/strong> <strong>& Testing Leadings<\/strong><\/td><td>April 14<\/td><td>April 21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 6: <strong>Discernment & Clearness Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>April 28<\/td><td>May 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 7: <strong>Sowing Seeds and Letting Spirit Move Within<\/strong><\/td><td>May 12<\/td><td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Building Calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every other week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite others to join us on this eRetreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider helping us spread the word and hang this eRetreat flyer in your meetinghouse and\/or share it with folks you think might be interested... thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-904x1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38182\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\">Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey - Final Flyer (Feb-May)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Quaker-Tools-for-the-Spiritual-Journey-Final-Flyer-Feb-May-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6159731a-d0ec-4d23-a360-c81eca77d2ab\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey <\/em>eRetreat will be facilitated by Yana Landowne.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Yana-Portrait-390x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana (Yana) Landowne<\/strong> is deeply connected to various Quaker communities. She serves as a NYYM Aging Resources Consultation Help (ARCH) Outreach Coordinator, workshop facilitator, and co-developer of the mentorship program for Young Adult Friends. She is a member of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting where she clerks the Welcoming Committee and facilitates art activism groups. Passionate about interactive performance and art activism, Yana encourages radical self-expression and empowerment through creativity. She is a professional theater director, interactive artist, art activist, and is very involved with the Extinction Rebellion community. See more at <a href=\"mahayanalandowne.com\">mahayanalandowne.com<\/a> and <a href=\"quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/\">quakerspeak.com\/video\/creativity\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/438394\">Sign up for the Spiritual Deepening email list<\/a> to be notified about upcoming eRetreat opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","id":37658,"start":"2025-05-19T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/quaker-tools-for-the-spiritual-journey-eretreat\/?sd=1747612800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-05-21T17:00","eventDescription":"\n<p>Wednesdays, April 16, May 21, and June 18, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-spring-series-2025\/#more-38913\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Poetry as Spiritual Practice – Spring Series 2025\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":38913,"start":"2025-05-21T15:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Poetry as Spiritual Practice \u2013 Spring Series 2025","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/poetry-as-spiritual-practice-spring-series-2025\/?sd=1747785600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-05-21T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1747785600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-22T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-05-22T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1747872000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-23T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-05-23T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1747958400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-05-25T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-05-25T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1748131200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-05-25T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2025-05-25T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1748131200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-28T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-05-28T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1748390400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-29T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-05-29T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1748476800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-05-30T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-05-30T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1748563200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-02T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-06-02T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1748822400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-04T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-06-04T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1748995200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-06-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1749081600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-06-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1749081600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-06T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-06-06T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1749168000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-06-09T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-06-09T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1749427200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-06-10T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-06-10T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1749513600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-11T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-06-11T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1749600000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-12T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-06-12T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1749686400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-13T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-06-13T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1749772800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-06-15T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1749945600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-06-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1750204800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-19T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-06-19T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1750291200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-20T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-06-20T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1750377600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-06-22T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-06-22T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1750550400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-06-22T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2025-06-22T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1750550400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-25T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-06-25T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1750809600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-26T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-06-26T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1750896000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-06-27T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-06-27T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1750982400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-02T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-07-02T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1751414400"},{"allDay":true,"color":"#00acc8","end":"2025-07-07","eventDescription":"","id":36499,"start":"2025-07-02T00:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"2025 YAY Gathering","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/yay\/"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-03T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-07-03T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1751500800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-03T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-07-03T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1751500800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-04T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-07-04T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1751587200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-07T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-07-07T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1751846400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-07-08T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-07-08T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1751932800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-09T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-07-09T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1752019200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-10T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-07-10T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1752105600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-11T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-07-11T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1752192000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-07-14T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-07-14T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1752451200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-07-16T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1752624000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-17T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-07-17T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1752710400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-18T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-07-18T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1752796800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-07-20T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1752969600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-23T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-07-23T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1753228800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-24T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-07-24T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1753315200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-25T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-07-25T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1753401600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-07-27T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-07-27T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1753574400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-07-27T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2025-07-27T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1753574400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-30T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-07-30T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1753833600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-07-31T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-07-31T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1753920000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-01T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-08-01T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1754006400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-04T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-08-04T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1754265600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-06T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-08-06T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1754438400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-07T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-08-07T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1754524800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-07T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-08-07T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1754524800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-08T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-08-08T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1754611200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-08-11T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-08-11T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1754870400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-08-12T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-08-12T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1754956800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-13T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-08-13T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1755043200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-14T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-08-14T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1755129600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-15T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-08-15T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1755216000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-08-17T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1755388800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-08-20T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1755648000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-21T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-08-21T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1755734400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-22T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-08-22T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1755820800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-08-24T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-08-24T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1755993600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-08-24T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2025-08-24T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1755993600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-27T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-08-27T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1756252800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-28T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-08-28T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1756339200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-08-29T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-08-29T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1756425600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-01T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-09-01T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1756684800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-03T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-09-03T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1756857600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-09-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1756944000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-09-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1756944000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-05T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-09-05T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1757030400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-09-08T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-09-08T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1757289600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-09-09T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-09-09T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1757376000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-10T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-09-10T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1757462400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-11T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-09-11T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1757548800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-12T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-09-12T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1757635200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-09-17T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1758067200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-18T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-09-18T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1758153600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-19T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-09-19T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1758240000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-09-21T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1758412800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-24T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-09-24T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1758672000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-25T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-09-25T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1758758400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-09-26T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-09-26T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1758844800"},{"allDay":true,"color":"#00acc8","end":"2025-09-29","eventDescription":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pendlehill.org\/events\/pendle-hills-95th-anniversary-gathering\/\">Learn more here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","id":38230,"start":"2025-09-26T00:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Pendle Hill 95th Anniversary Gathering","url":"https:\/\/pendlehill.org\/events\/pendle-hills-95th-anniversary-gathering\/"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-09-28T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-09-28T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1759017600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-09-28T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2025-09-28T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1759017600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-01T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-10-01T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1759276800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-02T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-10-02T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1759363200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-02T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-10-02T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1759363200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-03T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-10-03T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1759449600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-06T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-10-06T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1759708800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-08T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-10-08T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1759881600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-09T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-10-09T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1759968000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-10T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-10-10T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1760054400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-10-13T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-10-13T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1760313600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-10-14T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-10-14T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1760400000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-10-15T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1760486400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-16T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-10-16T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1760572800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-17T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-10-17T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1760659200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-10-19T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1760832000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-22T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-10-22T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1761091200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-23T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-10-23T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1761177600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-24T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-10-24T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1761264000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-10-26T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-10-26T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1761436800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-10-26T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2025-10-26T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1761436800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-29T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-10-29T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1761696000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-30T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-10-30T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1761782400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-10-31T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-10-31T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1761868800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-03T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-11-03T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1762128000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-05T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-11-05T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1762300800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-06T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-11-06T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1762387200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-06T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-11-06T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1762387200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-07T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-11-07T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1762473600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-11-10T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-11-10T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1762732800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-11-11T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-11-11T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1762819200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-12T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-11-12T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1762905600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-13T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-11-13T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1762992000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-14T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-11-14T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1763078400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-11-16T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1763251200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-11-19T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1763510400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-20T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-11-20T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1763596800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-21T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-11-21T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1763683200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-11-23T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-11-23T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1763856000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-11-23T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2025-11-23T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1763856000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-26T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-11-26T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1764115200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-27T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-11-27T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1764201600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-11-28T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-11-28T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1764288000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-01T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2025-12-01T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1764547200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-03T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-12-03T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1764720000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-12-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1764806400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2025-12-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1764806400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-05T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-12-05T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1764892800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-12-08T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2025-12-08T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1765152000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-12-09T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2025-12-09T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1765238400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-10T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-12-10T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1765324800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-11T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-12-11T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1765411200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-12T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-12-12T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1765497600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-12-17T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1765929600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-18T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-12-18T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1766016000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-19T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-12-19T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1766102400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2025-12-21T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1766275200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-24T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-12-24T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1766534400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-25T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2025-12-25T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1766620800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-26T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2025-12-26T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1766707200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-12-28T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2025-12-28T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1766880000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2025-12-28T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2025-12-28T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1766880000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2025-12-31T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2025-12-31T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1767139200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-01T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-01-01T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1767225600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-01T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-01-01T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1767225600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-02T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-01-02T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1767312000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-05T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-01-05T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1767571200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-07T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-01-07T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1767744000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-08T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-01-08T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1767830400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-09T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-01-09T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1767916800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-01-12T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-01-12T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1768176000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-01-13T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-01-13T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1768262400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-14T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-01-14T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1768348800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-15T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-01-15T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1768435200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-16T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-01-16T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1768521600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-01-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1768694400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-01-21T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1768953600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-22T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-01-22T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1769040000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-23T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-01-23T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1769126400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-01-25T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-01-25T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1769299200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-01-25T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-01-25T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1769299200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-28T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-01-28T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1769558400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-29T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-01-29T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1769644800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-01-30T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-01-30T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1769731200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-02T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-02-02T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1769990400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-04T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-02-04T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1770163200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-02-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1770249600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-02-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1770249600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-06T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-02-06T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1770336000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-02-09T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-02-09T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1770595200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-02-10T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-02-10T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1770681600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-11T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-02-11T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1770768000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-12T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-02-12T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1770854400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-13T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-02-13T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1770940800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-02-15T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1771113600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-02-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1771372800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-19T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-02-19T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1771459200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-20T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-02-20T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1771545600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-02-22T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-02-22T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1771718400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-02-22T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-02-22T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1771718400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-25T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-02-25T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1771977600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-26T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-02-26T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1772064000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-02-27T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-02-27T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1772150400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-02T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-03-02T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1772409600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-04T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-03-04T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1772582400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-03-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1772668800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-03-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1772668800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-06T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-03-06T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1772755200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-03-09T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-03-09T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1773014400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-03-10T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-03-10T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1773100800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-11T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-03-11T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1773187200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-12T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-03-12T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1773273600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-13T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-03-13T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1773360000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-03-15T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1773532800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-03-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1773792000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-19T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-03-19T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1773878400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-20T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-03-20T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1773964800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-03-22T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-03-22T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1774137600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-03-22T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-03-22T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1774137600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-25T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-03-25T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1774396800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-26T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-03-26T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1774483200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-03-27T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-03-27T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1774569600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-01T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-04-01T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1775001600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-02T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-04-02T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1775088000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-02T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-04-02T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1775088000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-03T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-04-03T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1775174400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-06T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-04-06T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1775433600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-08T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-04-08T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1775606400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-09T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-04-09T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1775692800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-10T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-04-10T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1775779200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-04-13T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-04-13T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1776038400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-04-14T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-04-14T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1776124800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-04-15T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1776211200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-16T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-04-16T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1776297600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-17T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-04-17T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1776384000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-04-19T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1776556800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-22T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-04-22T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1776816000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-23T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-04-23T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1776902400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-24T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-04-24T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1776988800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-04-26T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-04-26T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1777161600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-04-26T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-04-26T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1777161600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-29T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-04-29T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1777420800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-04-30T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-04-30T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1777507200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-01T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-05-01T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1777593600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-04T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-05-04T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1777852800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-06T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-05-06T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1778025600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-07T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-05-07T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1778112000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-07T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-05-07T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1778112000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-08T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-05-08T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1778198400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-05-11T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-05-11T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1778457600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-05-12T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-05-12T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1778544000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-13T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-05-13T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1778630400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-14T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-05-14T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1778716800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-15T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-05-15T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1778803200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-05-17T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1778976000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-05-20T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1779235200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-21T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-05-21T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1779321600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-22T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-05-22T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1779408000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-05-24T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-05-24T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1779580800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-05-24T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-05-24T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1779580800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-27T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-05-27T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1779840000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-28T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-05-28T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1779926400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-05-29T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-05-29T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1780012800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-01T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-06-01T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1780272000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-03T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-06-03T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1780444800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-06-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1780531200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-06-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1780531200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-05T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-06-05T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1780617600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-06-08T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-06-08T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1780876800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-06-09T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-06-09T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1780963200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-10T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-06-10T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1781049600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-11T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-06-11T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1781136000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-12T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-06-12T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1781222400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-06-17T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1781654400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-18T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-06-18T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1781740800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-19T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-06-19T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1781827200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-06-21T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1782000000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-24T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-06-24T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1782259200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-25T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-06-25T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1782345600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-06-26T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-06-26T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1782432000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-06-28T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-06-28T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1782604800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-06-28T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-06-28T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1782604800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-01T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-07-01T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1782864000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-02T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-07-02T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1782950400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-02T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-07-02T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1782950400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-03T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-07-03T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1783036800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-06T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-07-06T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1783296000"},{"allDay":true,"color":"#00acc8","end":"2026-07-13","eventDescription":"\n<p>The 2026 FGC Gathering will be held July 7-12, 2026, at the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-register\">Schedule & Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 Gathering will be held in-person for Friends of all ages! Expect worship, exciting workshops, vibrant youth programs, engaging speakers and more! Information about the schedule and program will be available starting in fall 2025. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/fgcprograms\/the-gathering\/what-happens-in-person-gathering\/\">Learn more about what happens at the Gathering<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/451171\">Sign up for Gathering program updates!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-register\">When to Register<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration is expected to open in Spring 2026. Want to make sure you get an email with Gathering updates when registration opens? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/451171\">Sign-up for the Gathering email list<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":36749,"start":"2026-07-07T00:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"2026 Gathering","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/2026-gathering\/?sd=1783396800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-08T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-07-08T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1783468800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-09T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-07-09T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1783555200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-10T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-07-10T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1783641600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-07-13T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-07-13T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1783900800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-07-14T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-07-14T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1783987200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-07-15T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1784073600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-16T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-07-16T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1784160000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-17T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-07-17T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1784246400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-07-19T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1784419200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-22T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-07-22T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1784678400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-23T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-07-23T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1784764800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-24T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-07-24T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1784851200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-07-26T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-07-26T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1785024000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-07-26T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-07-26T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1785024000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-29T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-07-29T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1785283200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-30T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-07-30T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1785369600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-07-31T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-07-31T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1785456000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-03T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-08-03T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1785715200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-05T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-08-05T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1785888000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-06T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-08-06T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1785974400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-06T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-08-06T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1785974400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-07T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-08-07T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1786060800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-08-10T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-08-10T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1786320000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-08-11T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-08-11T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1786406400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-12T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-08-12T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1786492800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-13T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-08-13T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1786579200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-14T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-08-14T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1786665600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-08-16T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1786838400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-19T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-08-19T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1787097600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-20T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-08-20T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1787184000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-21T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-08-21T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1787270400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-08-23T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-08-23T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1787443200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-08-23T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-08-23T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1787443200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-26T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-08-26T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1787702400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-27T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-08-27T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1787788800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-08-28T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-08-28T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1787875200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-02T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-09-02T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1788307200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-03T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-09-03T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1788393600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-03T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-09-03T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1788393600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-04T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-09-04T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1788480000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-07T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-09-07T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1788739200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-09-08T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-09-08T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1788825600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-09T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-09-09T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1788912000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-10T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-09-10T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1788998400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-11T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-09-11T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1789084800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-09-14T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-09-14T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1789344000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-09-16T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1789516800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-17T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-09-17T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1789603200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-18T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-09-18T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1789689600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-09-20T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1789862400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-23T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-09-23T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1790121600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-24T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-09-24T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1790208000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-25T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-09-25T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1790294400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-09-27T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-09-27T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1790467200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-09-27T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-09-27T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1790467200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-09-30T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-09-30T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1790726400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-01T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-10-01T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1790812800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-01T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-10-01T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1790812800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-02T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-10-02T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1790899200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-05T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-10-05T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1791158400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-07T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-10-07T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1791331200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-08T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-10-08T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1791417600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-09T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-10-09T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1791504000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-10-12T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-10-12T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1791763200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-10-13T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-10-13T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1791849600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-14T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-10-14T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1791936000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-15T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-10-15T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1792022400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-16T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-10-16T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1792108800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-10-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1792281600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-10-21T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1792540800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-22T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-10-22T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1792627200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-23T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-10-23T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1792713600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-10-25T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-10-25T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1792886400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-10-25T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-10-25T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1792886400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-28T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-10-28T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1793145600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-29T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-10-29T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1793232000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-10-30T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-10-30T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1793318400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-02T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-11-02T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1793577600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-04T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-11-04T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1793750400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-11-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1793836800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-05T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-11-05T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1793836800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-06T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-11-06T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1793923200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-11-09T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-11-09T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1794182400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-11-10T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-11-10T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1794268800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-11T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-11-11T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1794355200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-12T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-11-12T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1794441600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-13T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-11-13T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1794528000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-15T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-11-15T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1794700800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-11-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1794960000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-19T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-11-19T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1795046400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-20T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-11-20T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1795132800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-11-22T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-11-22T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1795305600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-11-22T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-11-22T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1795305600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-25T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-11-25T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1795564800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-26T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-11-26T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1795651200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-11-27T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-11-27T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1795737600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-02T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-12-02T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1796169600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-03T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-12-03T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1796256000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-03T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2026-12-03T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1796256000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-04T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-12-04T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1796342400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-07T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2026-12-07T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1796601600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-12-08T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2026-12-08T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1796688000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-09T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-12-09T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1796774400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-10T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-12-10T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1796860800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-11T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-12-11T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1796947200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-12-14T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2026-12-14T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1797206400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-16T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-12-16T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1797379200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-17T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-12-17T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1797465600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-18T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-12-18T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1797552000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2026-12-20T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1797724800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-23T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-12-23T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1797984000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-24T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-12-24T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1798070400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-25T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2026-12-25T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1798156800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-12-27T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2026-12-27T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1798329600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2026-12-27T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2026-12-27T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1798329600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-30T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2026-12-30T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1798588800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2026-12-31T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2026-12-31T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1798675200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-01T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-01-01T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1798761600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-04T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2027-01-04T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1799020800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-06T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-01-06T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1799193600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-07T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-01-07T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1799280000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-07T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2027-01-07T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1799280000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-08T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-01-08T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1799366400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-01-11T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2027-01-11T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1799625600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-01-12T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2027-01-12T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1799712000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-13T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-01-13T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1799798400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-14T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-01-14T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1799884800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-15T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-01-15T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1799971200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2027-01-17T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1800144000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-20T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-01-20T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1800403200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-21T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-01-21T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1800489600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-22T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-01-22T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1800576000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-01-24T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2027-01-24T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1800748800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-01-24T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2027-01-24T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1800748800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-27T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-01-27T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1801008000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-28T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-01-28T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1801094400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-01-29T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-01-29T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1801180800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-01T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2027-02-01T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1801440000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-03T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-02-03T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1801612800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-02-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1801699200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2027-02-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1801699200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-05T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-02-05T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1801785600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-02-08T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2027-02-08T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1802044800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-02-09T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2027-02-09T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1802131200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-10T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-02-10T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1802217600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-11T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-02-11T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1802304000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-12T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-02-12T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1802390400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-02-17T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1802822400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-18T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-02-18T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1802908800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-19T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-02-19T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1802995200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2027-02-21T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1803168000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-24T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-02-24T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1803427200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-25T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-02-25T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1803513600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-02-26T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-02-26T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1803600000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-02-28T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2027-02-28T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1803772800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-02-28T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2027-02-28T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1803772800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-01T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2027-03-01T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1803859200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-03T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-03-03T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1804032000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-03-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1804118400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-04T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2027-03-04T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1804118400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-05T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-03-05T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1804204800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-03-08T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2027-03-08T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1804464000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-03-09T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2027-03-09T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1804550400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-10T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-03-10T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1804636800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-11T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-03-11T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1804723200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-12T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-03-12T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1804809600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-17T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-03-17T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1805241600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-18T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-03-18T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1805328000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-19T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-03-19T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1805414400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2027-03-21T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1805587200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-24T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-03-24T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1805846400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-25T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-03-25T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1805932800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-26T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-03-26T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1806019200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-03-28T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2027-03-28T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1806192000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-03-28T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2027-03-28T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1806192000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-03-31T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-03-31T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1806451200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-01T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-04-01T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1806537600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-01T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":28920,"start":"2027-04-01T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Thursday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womens-space\/?sd=1806537600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-02T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-04-02T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1806624000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-05T16:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27122\" class=\"post-27122 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2021, Friends General Conference\u2019s Ministry on Racism held their annual Fall Adult Retreat for Friends of Color virtually. During that retreat there were multiple small break out groups, one of which was for people who identified as women of Color. During the closing of this retreat the group asked for FGC\u2019s support to continue to support a space for women of color. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. These worships are provided as a place for BIPOC women to come together in community and worship in an environment with other women who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a person of Color.\n\nThe orginal group of BIPOC women from the 2021 Fall Adult Retreat for FOC had women from all across the world; India, England and throughout the USA. To ensure as many can join as possible there are two monthly virtual meetings for worship. Each worship is an hour.\n\nThe first monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Monday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT.<\/strong>\n\nThe second monthly worship is on the\u00a0<strong>first Thursday of the Month at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify and live as a woman of Color and would like to join us, please complete tthe registration form below. You only need to register once and will receive regular reminder emails about the events. For questions please email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org\">BIPOCwomensspace@fgcquaker.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4954556\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":33313,"start":"2027-04-05T15:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Monday Virtual BIPOC Womxns Space","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-bipoc-womxns-space\/?sd=1806883200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-07T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-04-07T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1807056000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-08T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-04-08T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1807142400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-09T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-04-09T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1807228800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-04-12T21:00","eventDescription":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newcomers-March-and-April-please-use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Goal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spiritual Deepening's Worship for Newcomers aims to<em> support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism<\/em>. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/#more-32518\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers\">(more…)<\/span><\/a>","id":32518,"start":"2027-04-12T20:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/newcomers-worship\/?sd=1807488000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-04-13T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Second Tuesdays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT<\/strong> for 1.5 hours.<br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109879\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re interested in participating. Drop in when you are able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by Mary Linda McKinney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Linda McKinney came to realize she had ADHD only after one of her teen children was diagnosed. About a decade ago, she learned about dyscalculia and understood that she wasn\u2019t stupid or lazy but has an honest-to-goodness learning disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interfaith<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendmarylinda.com\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpkNTQ3OmRiZjE0ZGQ5MDEzMDMzM2RhYzA3ZWIyZjU4YzM5N2RiN2Q5NzIwY2Q0MTk3YWMyNGI2MmNiZDYxNjM5MDQxZjY6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> spiritual director<\/a>, and workshop leader, she cares deeply about <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.friendsjournal.org\/pour-out-my-spirit\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpjYzFhOmU1OTM5ZjBkYjQ3YjYxM2UxODFmNGY4M2NmYjMzMTEyN2Q2ZWVmYTUxYzk1NzI5N2UxMDEzOTA2MDIzMWM2N2I6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for Friends to show up as our authentic selves<\/a>. She has a tight relationship with the Holy Spirit and absolutely believes that each one of us is uniquely created in the image of God; the more diverse our communities, the more we reflect the fullness of God\u2019s creation.Mary Linda is the creator and facilitator of <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/\/www.schoolofthespirit.org\/faithful-meetings-home\/___.YXAzOmZnY3F1YWtlcjphOm86NjZkMGZjNDkzZWJjMmE5ZjI2ZTExOTEzOGRhZGI4YWU6NjpiMGY2OjFlMmY1ZmU1YWRkNjM4N2RkOTFkOGU0NDZjMTQ3MTE0ZGE0NDgwNGRiZDUyN2U1NGQzMWFiZTE2MzkwZTUyMzE6aDpUOk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Faithful Meetings program<\/a> for the School of the Spirit. She lives in Greensboro, NC where she and her spouse Mark Wutka, are members of Friendship Friends Meeting\/NCYM-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15972596_1528518823829569_1159952300964954419_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37117\" style=\"width:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n","id":37116,"start":"2027-04-13T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/neurodivergent-friends-discussion-group\/?sd=1807574400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-14T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-04-14T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1807660800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-15T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-04-15T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1807747200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-16T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-04-16T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1807833600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-18T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting\u00a0<strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing monthly virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nMonthly worship every\u00a0<strong>third Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT.<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22655,"start":"2027-04-18T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Monthly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-monthly-worship\/?sd=1808006400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-21T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-04-21T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1808265600"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-22T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-04-22T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1808352000"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-23T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22659,"start":"2027-04-23T12:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Friday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism\/?sd=1808438400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-04-25T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion group will be held on <strong>Fourth Sundays at 7pm EST\/ 4pm PT\/ 1pm HT.<\/strong><br>Please <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/5109858\">sign up here<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to receive notifications about the monthly calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gen_x_discussion_group_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37378\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\" style=\"width:266px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Melinda Wenner Bradley is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives and support for families in Quaker communities. Melinda currently serves Friends as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky (Ashkenazi and Caribbean) is an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion educator. She is informed by her identity as a 53-year-old, first-generation, straight, cisgender woman. Lori is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and clerk of the Worship and Ministry committee. She's worked for many Quaker organizations in the Philadelphia area over the last 25 years. Lori is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, a single mother of two young adult children, and works to create a more liberated and just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WindyandBuster-580x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37114\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy is a bicentennial baby. When she was little and adults would ask how old she was she would say \"I don't know\u2026but much older than you.\" She thought she had been born in 1776. Windy is today no less perplexed. She spends her days as a Quaker public minister, considering \"right relationship\" among Friends. She lives with her husband, Erik, and Buster the Cat. She has two young adult children, Maggie and Ob. Windy is a member of Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting (Baltimore Yearly).<\/p>\n","id":37026,"start":"2027-04-25T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group-2\/?sd=1808611200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#00b5e2","end":"2027-04-25T20:30","eventDescription":"\n<p>Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These online gatherings happen every 4th Sunday from 7-8:30pm ET \/ 4-5:30pm PT. Please sign up here if you're interested in joining the group, whether you plan to come regularly or only occasionally. <em>There is no registration fee required to attend this Spiritual Deepening offering<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gen-X-Discussion-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35670\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This group is led by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky, Ron Hogan, and Windy Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Melinda Wenner Bradley<\/strong> is a child of the 80s, farmgirl at heart, former latchkey kid, and current member of West Chester Meeting (PhYM). After a 20-year teaching career in Friends schools, she turned her vocational focus to religious education, and her ministry weaves together interests in children\u2019s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. As a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children and families, Melinda encourages Friends to shift religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. Melinda serves as the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. She lives in PA with her family that includes a teen, two young adults, four hens, and a Gen X spouse who has supported her travel in the ministry across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MWB-Headshot-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35478\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Lori Pi\u00f1eiro Sinitzky<\/strong> (she) is a Quaker, educator, and big-picture (over)thinker who\u2019s been designing and facilitating Quaker and antiracism programs for over 20 years. With experience in Friends schools classrooms, as a First Day School teacher, workshop facilitator, and Quaker organization employee, Lori seeks to accompany Friends through understanding how racism and other kinds of bias are woven through North American Quaker practices. She works to help Friends develop ways to identify and interrupt harmful behaviors and practices in their Quaker community. Lori brings her identity as a white multiethnic, multicultural, cis-gender woman into her work. She lives with the privileges of a white woman but is enriched by her experiences as the child of a Puerto Rican mother and a Jewish father who is a survivor of the Holocaust in Europe. Lori has a BFA in Painting from Moore College of Art and Design and a certificate in K-5 education. She is a member of Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and lives in Philadelphia with her two children on the unceded land of the Lenni Lenape people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37109\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Ron Hogan<\/strong> joined Friends Publishing in April 2020, shortly after making the leap to full membership at Flushing Meeting in Queens (New York). In previous professional iterations, he has been a web publisher, bookstore clerk, copywriter for Amazon, publishing industry analyst, and most recently an acquiring editor for a startup press. In addition to maintaining the Friends Publishing social media accounts and email newsletters, and curating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaker.org\">Quaker.org<\/a> website, Ron writes the occasional book review and feature essay. He also publishes his own newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/ronhogan.substack.com\/\">ronhogan.substack.com<\/a> for people interested in developing their writing practice, which led to his most recent book, <em>Our Endless and Proper Work<\/em> (Belt Publishing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ron-Hogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p><strong>Windy Cooler<\/strong>, assistant clerk of Sandy Spring (MD) Meeting, describes herself as a practical theologian, public minister, good Quaker pirate, and cultural worker. She has been an embraced public minister since 2018, traveling widely among Friends with a concern for communities in crisis and Quaker family life. She is currently the convener of Testimonies to Mercy, a seven-part traveling retreat series on the future of Quakerism, as well as Life and Power, a discernment project on abuse. Along with her spouse, she is co-editor of <em>Friends Journal\u2019<\/em>s News section. Windy is the Pendle Hill 2020 Cadbury Scholar, a 2022 fellow of the interfaith NGO Odyssey Impact, and a current doctoral candidate at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She holds a master of divinity from Earlham School of Religion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","id":35454,"start":"2027-04-25T19:00","textColor":"#333333","title":"Generation X Discussion Group","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/generation-x-discussion-group\/?sd=1808611200"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-28T00:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27123\" class=\"post-27123 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-friend-of-color fgc_topic-spiritual-support\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\nIn 2018, Friends General Conference began hosting <strong>virtual worship for People of Color<\/strong>. FGC established this practice as a result of a request by Friends of Color who participated in a retreat that summer. During that weekend Friends of Color expressed their pain of feeling oppressed in their meeting which caused them to stop attending. These Friends were clear that Quakerism and worship was core to their lives and wanted an opportunity to continue to worship in community. FGC agreed to support these Friends with providing virtual worships on Zoom. 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.\n\n<strong>During this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, FGC has been offering these virtual worships on a regular basis.<\/strong>\n\nEvening worship <strong>every Wednesday <\/strong><strong>at 7 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT \/ 1 PM HT<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nIf you identify as a Person of Color and would like to join us for our worship, please complete this form:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4812071\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":22654,"start":"2027-04-28T19:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for Friends of Color \u2013 Evening Weekly Worship","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-friends-of-color-evening-weekly-worship\/?sd=1808870400"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-29T21:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(Starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. It is in the care of a rotating team of volunteers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-27126\" class=\"post-27126 fgcprogramsp type-fgcprogramsp status-publish hentry fgc_audiences-general-secretary fgc_audiences-monthly-meeting-clerk fgc_audiences-quaker\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<strong>To view past and recent queries<\/strong>\u00a0from Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paper.dropbox.com\/doc\/Queries-Virtual-Worship-for-White-Friends-Confronting-Racism--BObW~skPl6TsmyUYLQCQMIVjAQ-Yi1KeDaeWOsUu0lVS8PVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.\n\nIf you are white\/of European descent and would like to join our worship, please complete the form below:\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fgc.tfaforms.net\/4829107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>","id":29184,"start":"2027-04-29T20:00","textColor":"#ffffff","title":"Virtual Worship for White Friends Confronting Racism- Thursday","url":"https:\/\/www.fgcquaker.org\/event\/virtual-worship-for-white-friends-confronting-racism-thursday\/?sd=1808956800"},{"allDay":false,"color":"#8224e3","end":"2027-04-30T13:00","eventDescription":"<div class=\"banner-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-header no-banner\">The Ministry on Racism is hosting a bi-weekly virtual Meeting for Worship for white Friends\/Friends of European descent confronting racism and white supremacy. This worship seeks to nourish white Friends\u2019 communal anti-racism commitment and provide a space for the work we have to do together. It will be held every <strong>Thursday at 8PM EST\/ 7PM CT\/ 6PM MT\/ 5PM PT\/ 4PM HT<\/strong> <em>(starting June 2nd)<\/em> and <strong>Friday at 12 PM ET \/ 11 AM CT \/ 10 AM MT \/ 9 AM PT \/ 6 AM HT<\/strong>. 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