Friends General Conference

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Bookstore

QuakerBooks of FGC carries an extensive catalog of books for Quakers, Quaker meetings, and people interested in learning about Quakers. Visit our online catalog at www.quakerbooks.org.

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Faith & Play™

Faith & Play™ support for individual teachers, religious education committees, monthly meetings or Friends schools is available. Demonstrations, introductions, one-day workshops on Godly Play® and Faith & Play™ are available.

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FGC Publications

FGC has published books, pamphlets, curricula, and sometimes other media for more than 50 years to support the spiritual lives and witness of Quakers and Quaker meetings and to serve those seeking to learn more about Friends. QuakerBooks of FGC (www.quakerbooks.org) distributes these publications and more. Explore some of our most recent and most popular titles.

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Finding Our Quaker Path: A Religious Education Resource

FGC, a partnership of many Friends across sixteen yearly meetings and associations, works collaboratively to empower Friends as we seek to more deeply understand and live Quaker faith and practice. We invite you to explore the Religious Education opportunities FGC offers year-round.

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Resources for Adults

Friends General Conference makes available resources for adults looking to support religious education. 

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Resources for Children

Friends General Conference makes available resources for children's religious education.

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Spiritual Deepening Small Groups

Experience Spiritual Deepening through In-Person Small Groups 

And Friends meet together, and know one another in that which is eternal, which was before the world was.

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Spiritual Deepening Small Groups: How to Start a Small Group in Your Meeting
Want to learn more about the Spiritual Deepening Program and share it with your meeting?  As your meeting considers whether to participate in the Spiritual Deepening Program from Friends General Conference, this page can serve as a guide for sharing information, experiencing Spiritual
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Spiritual Deepening Small Groups: Materials for Children

Children often lead rich spiritual lives and are curious about faith, prayer, caring for each other and the world, and connecting with That Which is Eternal

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Spiritual Deepening Small Groups: Program Content

The Spiritual Deepening materials for in-person small groups are designed for participants of all ages and stages in their spiritual journey.  Participants engage in activities, discussions, role-plays, spiritual practices, art and music exercises, and worship sharing.  The content has

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Spiritual Deepening Small Groups: Training for Small Group Leaders
The small group leader for a Spiritual Deepening group leads the exercises and activities that create opportunities for connection, mutual understanding, and spiritual exploration.  For in-person small groups, Friends General Conference provides orientation and ongoing support for small gr
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