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Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat

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The Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers 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.

“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

eRetreat Details:

  • Offered July 18th through August 15th, 2024
  • Five weeks, $45 pay-as-led** participation fee
  • Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC’s eRetreat website
  • Community Building Calls: Thursdays from 7:30-9pm Eastern / 4:30-6pm Pacific starting July 18th.

Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat

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The Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers 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.

“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

eRetreat Details:

  • Offered July 18th through August 15th, 2024
  • Five weeks, $45 pay-as-led** participation fee
  • Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on FGC’s eRetreat website
  • Community Building Calls: Thursdays from 7:30-9pm Eastern / 4:30-6pm Pacific starting July 18th.

FWCC World Plenary Meeting – Pendle Hill Hybrid Hub

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Aug 5-12, 2024

Pendle Hill is exploring being a hybrid hub for Friends during the Friends World Committee for Consultation World Plenary Meeting. Please sign up on the event page to receive more information as it’s available.

The FWCC World Plenary Meeting is a meeting for representatives from all four FWCC Sections to undertake FWCC business, surrounded by worship and fellowship with Friends from around the world. It will meet August 5-12, 2024, in South Africa and online, exploring themes of Ubuntu and Community, Healing Historic and Continuing Injustice, and Care for Creation.

Building a Meaningful and Connected Life – FGC eRetreat

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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.

FGC Changing Times Conference

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Registration is open for the January 18-21 2024 online FGC Changing Times Conference – In these changing times, how is spirit moving among us?

Come and together we will see where Spirit leads us as we seek deeper connection to Spirit, explore next steps in becoming an actively antiracist faith community, see what structures will support the Religious Society of Friends, and hear from younger Friends as they consider the future. Join us and we will grow together.

Quakers in Education: Nitobe Inazo, Elizabeth Gray Vining, and Joseph Wharton

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This is the second in a series of articles about Quakers who’ve impacted the fields of education and contributed to global scientific, medical, political, or economic leadership. The first article was published on September 23 and covered Elise Goulding, Ezra Cornell, and Johns Hopkins.

Nitobe Inazo (1862-1933) was a Japanese Quaker who became the first Under Secretary General for the League of Nations. Nitobe was born into a samurai family on Honshu, the main island of Japan. While in college, he became a Christian and later a Friend. In 1884, He moved to the US for post-graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University. There he began attending Quaker meetings, telling friends, “I very much like their simplicity and earnestness.”

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