Fellowship of Friends of African Descent Gathering
Dear Friends,
The Fellowship of Friends of African Descent (FOFAD) warmly invites Quakers of African Descent, regardless of yearly meeting affiliation, to Gather virtually in worship and fellowship, from Friday, August 12, 2022 to Sunday, August 14, 2022. This event is FREE. Registration is open here: https://www.friendsofad.org/gathering/.
As the current Clerk of FOFAD, I am delighted to be part of the continuation of a 30+ year legacy of education, activism, and service. Most important to me is connecting all Quakers of African Descent, whether living on the continent or living throughout the diaspora, representing both unprogrammed and programmed meetings, and reflecting countless traditions.
Many of us know firsthand the isolation that Black Quakers have felt through the years, and our virtual Gathering will serve as a reminder that we are not alone. Our theme is Continuing Revelation: Spirit, Society, Self.
If you have attended a FOFAD Gathering in the past, we welcome you back!
If you have never attended before, due to distance or health, or because you've never heard of FOFAD, we welcome you to your first time!
If you are a person of African Descent who is new to Quakerism, you are our most honored guests!
If you are not a Friend of African Descent, we would gratefully appreciate you sending this message to those who are, and humbly accept your donation to FOFAD for our ongoing programming and infrastructure. If you are so led by the Spirit, please visit this link to donate. https://www.friendsofad.org/donate/
Thank you so much for your consideration, and please let me know if you have any questions that cannot be answered by our website. https://www.friendsofad.org/gathering/.
Rashid Darden (rashid.darden@gmail.com)
Clerk, Friends of African Descent (FOFAD)
