World Conference Epistle, messages online

'The Religious Society of Friends--the Friends Church-- is about nothing if it is not about transformation' in the words of one of our speakers. As Friends we feel called to try to return to the conviction and simple faith of our Quaker ancestors and their transformed lives, so that we may once again become a prophetic people, speaking to God's purposes in these times...

Read the complete epistle to Friends everywhere from the Sixth World Conference

Read messages given during worship and in keynote addresses.

 

New international leadership for FWCC

Starting in January 2013 there will be a new slate of FWCC leadership at the world level. Ramón González Longoria from the YM of the Church of Friends (Quakers) in Cuba will take over as Clerk of Friends World Committee from Duduzile Mtshazo of Central and Southern Africa Yearly Meeting. The Assistant Clerk will be Simon Lamb of Ireland YM, replacing Elizabeth Gates of Philadelphia YM. The new Clerk of the Central Executive Committee will be Elizabeth (Betsy) Cazden of New England YM, replacing Jocelyn Burnell of Britain YM.

 

Gretchen Castle of Philadelphia nominated to start as General Secretary from January 2013

The Central Executive Committee of Friends World Committee for Consultation has agreed that the name of Gretchen Castle of Philadelpha YM , currently Acting Dean at Pendle Hill Quaker Study Center, should go forward for approval as Nancy Irving's successor as General Secretary. This proposal will be considered at the International Representatives Meeting at the World Conference.
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Young adult Friends connecting around the world

Four young adult Friends from the Americas are now serving on the International Young Adult Friends committee for FWCC: Emma Condori and Ruben Hilare from Bolivia, and Rachel Stacy and Karla Moran from the US. One of their next projects will be to set up a page on the FWCC World Office website for young Friends to announce their gatherings in all parts of the world and invite each other to attend.
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"New Light" programs coming afer the Sixth World Conference

Over the past 18 months, many volunteers throughout the Section of the Americas have organized local FWCC events, and more importantly, welcomed traveling ministers and discussions about being 'salt' and 'light' in their area. With a once-in-a-generation World Conference in April, we anticipate that the energy and sense of renewal experienced corporately will guide us in determining a new theme, a "New Light" that FWCC can bring to meetings and churches via Friends traveling in the ministry.

Now is the time to consider hosting and FWCC event in the fall of 2012. Contact us to learn more.

 

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