Friends General Conference

Yesterday in Butler, Pennsylvania, lives were lost and people--including a former president of the United States--were injured in a violent attack. This day will be remembered for a very long time by those who were injured, the loved ones of those who lost their lives, and those who were witness to the violence. Also impacted are those of us who have seen the disturbing images on the news and social media. No matter the political views, we have all been shaken, bewildered, saddened, or even scared by what we witnessed. Members of the Religious Society of Friends (also known as Quakers) know that violence has no place in our country, much less as a means of disrupting the democratic process. In no uncertain terms, we denounce this specific violent incident. We believe that there is that of God in everyone, even in the most contentious political landscape. We seek to participate in, and co-create, a peaceful election process from this point forward. We believe that, led by Spirit, we can create communities where civil discourse is the norm and that violence can be interrupted early enough that those who consider it may have their hearts transformed by love. We pray for the well-being of former President Trump and for the safety of all candidates in every election who have offered themselves for service to their communities. Peace can be a reality if, together, we create it.

I'm hosting at workshop at Friends General Conference This year about aligning your values, issues that matter, and aligning your actions through #systemschange Meet me in July and join Crafting a Purpose-Driven Career: Self and Systems: The workshop will help you shape your unique approach for work. We fuse personal, professional, and civic aspirations with Quaker values, weaving a purpose-driven narrative and understanding our context and systems. Explore diverse career paths, enhance adaptability, identify key environmental elements, and align with your life view. https://lnkd.in/e8f5pm2C

God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. --Psalm 46:5 Friends General Conference invites you to join us as we experience Alice Walker's THE COLOR PURPLE. Join us as we: *Read The Color Purple as one community of Friends *Start discussion groups and book clubs in our respective meetings *Host virtual discussions with FGC staff and special guests *Watch the 2023 musical film THE COLOR PURPLE individually and with community organizations *Diver deeper into the text with exposure to other Black women writers, other works by Alice Walker, and the Color Purple Syllabus Visit https://lnkd.in/dVqNXciP to learn more!

FGC is hiring a Spiritual Deepening Program Associate! https://lnkd.in/gkqnwg5J

FGC is hiring a Conference and Events coordinator to support for the FGC Gathering and provide event management for committee meetings.

Workshop proposals are now being accepted for the 2024 FGC Gathering in Haverford, Pennsylvania! The workshop proposal deadline is Saturday, September 30, 2023. https://lnkd.in/gPu2g9d4

Have you heard about the Ministry on Racism Associate position at FGC? https://lnkd.in/gSWj_TXj