PFF, PFYM, and FGC Events

Friends associated with PFF/PYFM are encouraged to attend retreats and gatherings offered by PFF/PFYM, FGC, and other Quaker organizations.   It is by associating with other Friends on a regional and national basis where we are in an atmosphere of learning and spiritual uplift that we grow in our insights, knowledge, and in our Quaker faith.

Two PFF Retreats Presented Annually

Piedmont Friends Fellowship sponsors and organizes two retreats per year.

In March of each year PFF organizes a weekend retreat in conjunction with the annual sessions of  PFYM and the PFF Annual Meeting.  The spring weekend retreat is family oriented with programs and activities planed for children, older youth, and adults. There is a theme for the weekend involving a speaker and interactive activities planned in the adult program.  Presentations from regional Quaker programs are presented in the afternoons as are evening social activities.  The annual sessions of the PFYM are held as is the annual meeting of PFF.   For specific information on the upcoming Spring Retreat and Annual Meeting, click on the pull-down menu and select “PFF Spring Retreat and PFYM Annual Sessions.”

In the fall of each year (in late October or early  November) a one-day retreat is organized aimed at adults (although may have a concurrent children’s program and care for younger Friends) and is focused on a topical theme interesting to Friends usually with a featured speaker and will include discussion and sharing lunch together in fellowship.  In addition PFF may organize separate activities and retreats for junior high and high school aged youth.  .   For specific information on the upcoming FALL  PFF  Retreat, click on the pull-down menu and select “PFF Fall Retreat.”

Friends General Conference Gathering

The annual FGC Gathering  attracts up to 1,500 Friends from US and Canada along with international visitors.  The Gathering is family oriented with a full children’s and teen program.  Nationally known speakers are invited for the evening plenary sessions and there is a choice of 60 different adult workshops from which to choose.  Friends who attend the Gathering (young and old) are buoyed and strengthened by this  week-long experience fellowship, spiritual engagement, and fun.   Aid is available to facilitate Friends attending the Gathering.   .   For specific information on the upcoming Friends General Conference Gathering this next summer, click on the pull-down menu and select “Friends General Conference Gathering.”