2026 FGC Gathering Workshop Proposal Form

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This form is for those interested in leading a 4-day workshop for the 2026 FGC Gathering, held July 6-11, 2026 in Burlington, VT. The 2026 Gathering theme is "A Window And A Door: A Prayer."


The deadline to submit a workshop proposal is September 30, 2025.


Learn more about proposing a workshop for the 2026 FGC Gathering on our website.

Workshop Leader one









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NOTE: We ask for demographic information to help see and understand patterns in our culture and make informed decisions. If you're unsure about what we’re asking for and/or why, please let the Gathering staff know - we’re happy to talk to you about it gathering@fgcquaker.org. 

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Workshop Leader two









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or other Quaker affiliation


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Workshop Leader three









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Workshop Participants


Workshops that welcome part-timers also have a strong core of full-time attenders.

Workshop size
The average group size is about 20. Some are larger; some are smaller.



Be mindful that we will be using a college campus, and the variety of spaces will be limited. Increasing numbers of colleges have smart classrooms but we are not yet sure what equipment we can provide.
Time Breakdown

Please indicate below the percentage of time to be spent on each of these types of activities (total should not be over 100%). Some Friends find these estimates very useful in selecting a workshop to meet their needs.

Other: please specify

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Avoid ‘buzz’ words or phrases not known to all. If your workshop is selected, this description will appear in Gathering publicity and outreach materials. Before it’s published, both you and FGC will have a chance to make edits for length or clarity.
Detailed description of the workshop

Please write a workshop description of less than 1,000 words. It should include the following:

●       Your expectations and objectives for the week.

●       A list of the specific areas or topics that you expect to cover. For some workshops this might include things that the workshop will NOT cover.

●       A rough description of the format. This might include an estimate of the time to be spent in worship (most groups find 20 to 40 minutes daily gives good spiritual grounding), field trips you anticipate, writing activities (poetry, journaling, etc.), or other activities (role play, guided meditation, lecture, interactive exercises, discussion, etc.).

●       Any specific recommendations for advanced reading, or reading assignments during the Gathering.

●       Any specific requests for items to bring to the workshop, such as your own artwork or writing, comfortable shoes, or musical instruments.

●       Any materials cost you expect participants to pay.

This description is initially for the workshop committee, but will be published online in the winter if your workshop is accepted. You and FGC will both have a chance to make edits before the more detailed description is published.


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Please include answers from each co-leader, if there are multiple leaders.

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Letters of Support
We ask everybody who’s interested in leading a workshop to submit a letter of support that will help us understand your skills at leading the proposed workshop. Send the separate Workshop Leader(s) Letter of Support form to one or more Friends who are familiar with your ability to facilitate an interactive workshop on this topic. Ideally one of these Friends would have previously attended the Gathering. If there is more than one workshop leader, you may have separate letters of support or one letter of support from someone who knows both of you.

We need to receive letters of support by September 30. They should be emailed to gathering@fgcquaker.org.
Note: If you offered a similar workshop at the 2024 Gathering or 2025 Online or YAY Gatherings, the letter of support is optional, since we can read the participants’ evaluations.





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