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We''re $3,600 away from our $15,000 Donor Match goal. One-time gifts DOUBLE. New monthly or increased monthly recurring donations TRIPLE!

Dear Charlotte,

I heard a Friend recently say that FGC was like a heartbeat that ripples across Quaker community. FGC is where Friends deepen in faith and connect in vibrant Quaker community.

"I can''t begin to describe how wonderful this [Gathering] workshop was. Just having a space where you can be yourself is great. But being in a group that makes you feel empowered is more than I could have imagined."

Your gift supports powerful experiences like this, and today it can do even more. Generous Friends will match your one-time gift and double the annual amount of a new or increased monthly recurring donation - but only until midnight or the goal is met.

Let your generosity ripple across Quaker community today!

In the Spirit,

Barry Crossno
FGC General Secretary

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Hello Charlotte,

You can help connect Quaker youth and teens across North America (and beyond) this #GivingTuesday!

You''re invited to support programs that help build wider networks and deepen a faithfulness that will impact communities and the world:

The Quake that Rocked the Continent: Youth Summit - A series of three conference focused on climate justice, racial justice, and mindfulness. Organized by FGC and affiliated monthly and yearly meetings with interactive workshops, worship, and hang-out times for older youth.

Student Voices Project and Writing Workshops - Hosted by FGC and Friends Journal, middle school and high school students will write on what this past year has meant to them, their friends, families, and faith. They will also gain experience on how to prepare work for possible publication in Friends Journal''s Student Voices.

Virtual Retreats for Quaker Youth of Color - Ongoing Ministry on Racism events that connect youth with one another and with adult Friends of Color to grow a supportive community and strengthen the Religious Society of Friends.

In celebration of #GivingTuesday, generous Friends will add $100 to the first 10 gifts (of any amount) received by midnight December 1 for youth and teen programming.

We only have this brief window to meet this challenge.

Can young Friends count on a gift from you?

Many Thanks,

Faith Josephs
Associate Secretary for Development

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by September 30.

We''re $6,390 away from reaching our $15,000 Donor Match Challenge. One-time gifts MATCHED. New or increased monthly recurring gifts DOUBLED.

Dear Charlotte,

FGC is being called in these challenging times to respond in new ways. We''re being asked to do more because the needs of Friends for spiritual grounding and supportive community are growing.

Your gift matters! With only days remaining in our Donor Match Challenge, generous Friends will MATCH your one-time gift. If you become a new or increased recurring monthly donor, the annual amount of your contribution will DOUBLE. For example, your $15 monthly gift will be matched by $360.

Someone recently described FGC as a heartbeat that ripples through Quaker community. When you donate, I invite you to imagine that heartbeat and each life you are touching through your generosity. Giving is a powerful way to connect in gratitude and love.

In the Spirit,

Barry Crossno
FGC General Secretary

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The U.S. Election: Nonviolence, Your Meeting, and You

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Dear Charlotte,

In the United States, one of the most important elections of our lifetime is almost upon us. Tensions are high and many of us, not just in the U.S. but across North America and the world, have a great deal of concern about what will happen on November 3rd and the days that follow.

Having talked with many Friends, I'm aware that we as a community carry a wide variety of political views. With that said, we share a deep spiritual commitment to peace and nonviolence. We share a commitment to seeing and hearing that of God in one another, even if we are sometimes imperfect at doing so. These commitments are vital.

As we live into the challenging days ahead, we urge everyone to approach this situation by answering to that of God of each and every person, to center yourself through spiritual practice, to lift up nonviolent solutions, and to think ahead to your safety and the safety of those you love even as you discern engaging in nonviolent direct action. We also encourage you to consider, should there be post-election instability, how you, your neighbors, and those around you-who might be more affected or at risk than some because of your location, race, health needs, or other factors-might address these risks or want to be in relationship with those you love around these issues. Conscience, duty, and Spirit may call upon many of us to work across the political divides and with other groups to de-escalate the situation.

Please remember, depending on how Election Day unfolds, it could be days or even weeks before all votes are counted, recognized, and the election hopefully resolved. Our shared efforts to ensure a peaceful resolution are needed throughout this time.

If you feel called, the way you may go about this could vary greatly. Many Friends have told me they will join peaceful demonstrations and try to de-escalate public flashpoints. Some of you may make calls to relatives and friends who feel differently than you do in an attempt to humanize one another even if you can't reach agreement. You may use your social media accounts to counter misinformation and escalation while encouraging cooperation and listening. You might collaborate with your local interfaith council. You may contact your local, regional, and national government representatives. There are so many ways that you can contribute to what will hopefully be a peaceful and equitable outcome to this election.

There are also numerous resources for you to deepen your understanding of the spiritual basis of nonviolence, as well as to learn practical tools for de-escalation and to cultivate peaceful outcomes to difficult situations. We''ve included a listing of a few of these resources at the bottom, and you can find over 25 additional resources on the FGC website.

We know from thousands of years of human history that should violence become widespread, it will have very negative multi-generational impacts. Let us act now to help create a foundation upon which we can lessen our divisions and work towards a peaceful world of equity and justice.

In Service,
Barry Crossno
General Secretary of Friends General Conference

Resources for Nonviolent Direct Action

Choose Democracy Training with George Lakey
AFSC''s Bystander Intervention 101
What Happens Wednesday? Preparing Ourselves for the Work Ahead with Eileen Flanagan

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Even when we encounter uncharted waters.

It''s times like this when the world needs Quaker spirituality most. Our neighbors come to the doors of our meetinghouses in times of crisis, to seek comfort in the silence and familiarity with new friends. Although our worship has taken on a new form through virtual meetings online, we can nurture a deeper spiritual vitality for new and ongoing Friends. Together.

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Dear Charlotte,

As I reflect on the challenges of 2020, I am comforted by the warmth of our vibrant Quaker community.

I grateful for how you have helped FGC meet this moment. You supported 1000+ Friends in experiencing the power of the 2020 Virtual Gathering and hundreds delving into Quaker faith through Spiritual Deepening eRetreats. You nurtured our commitment to being an actively anti-racist faith community and the work ahead for us all.

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"The [FGC virtual] meeting for worship
has been incredibly healing for me...
it has allowed me to embrace
my own Quakerism with new eyes."

This year invited us to see with new eyes. Spirit is calling us to heal and transform the world, and Friends need your support as we enter a New Year.

Today your generosity will have a greater impact during our $25,000 Donor Match Challenge. Your one-time gift will double and if you become a recurring monthly donor, the annual amount of your gift triples!

The road ahead for Friends and meetings is filled with possibilities. I''m asking you today to be there for Friends, meetings, and the hope 2021 holds for all of us.

Thank you for supporting the spiritual vitality of Friends!

In the Spirit,

Barry Crossno
FGC General Secretary

Make Your Year-End Gift Today!

PS: Your contribution DOUBLES in our $25,000 Donor Match Challenge. Become a monthly recurring donor, the annual amount of your gift TRIPLES! Match ends on December 31 or when the goal is met.

One more thing...

In the United States, The CARES Act created tax incentives that can help maximize charitable giving until December 31, 2020. Those not itemizing can claim a charitable gift deduction of up to $300. For those who itemize, gifts of cash to charity are deductible to 100% of AGI. (Gifts from donor advised funds and supporting organizations are excluded.)

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Dear Charlotte,

We recognize that each day is sacred, and the holidays give us an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and connect. The annual traditions our families celebrate, the music we listen to, the festive meals we indulge in, the greetings we exchange in the form of cards and hours-long conversations by phone or Zoom with loved ones - these are the things that keep us grounded and hopeful when so much uncertainty still surrounds us.

As we continue into one of the most unpredictable holiday seasons in recent history, the staff of Friends General Conference extends our warmest wishes of comfort and peace to you and your loved ones during this time.

If you want to connect virtually with Friends on Christmas and over the winter holiday season, our listing of virtual worship opportunities organized by FGC Friends and Quaker partner organizations has several options. You can also reach out to your local monthly meeting (or the very first Quaker meeting you worshipped with!) to see if they will hold virtual worship during the winter holidays through our Quaker Finder directory.

In Service,
The Staff of FGC

P.S. Our (currently virtual) office will be closed between December 24th, 2020 and January 3rd, 2021. We look forward to serving you when we return on January 4th!

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