Reflections on 2024 FGC Fall Retreat for Friends of Color

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Reflections on 2024 FGC Fall Retreat for Friends of Color

by Gessie Perez
Westbury Meeting

 

The weekend of November 1-3, I attended the Friends General Conference Fall Retreat for People of Color. This retreat changes location each year, and it happened to be held at Powell House in 2024. Multiple factors aligned in my favor allowing me to attend, and I’m so grateful to have had that opportunity. 

 

The People Are Waking Up

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The People Are Waking Up

by Lisa Pellegrino
Cornwall Meeting

 

Growing up Catholic, it took me many many years to even consider coming back to any organized religion. The Quakers have won me over with our consistent approach of using inquiry to seek truth. Any kind of preaching or proselytizing is frowned upon. We do not ascribe to any doctrine or dogma. Hallelu, ama’am! It’s been enlivening to awaken to questions as the answer.