A gathering for Young Adult Friends from around the world will be held from 1 to 5 August 2024, immediately before the FWCC World Plenary Meeting (5–12 August 2024) in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Inspired by the Southern African word ubuntu, the theme is based on Galatians 3:28 : “There is neither Jew nor Greek, neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” The event is intended to improve mutual understanding of Quaker diversity amongst Young Adult Friends worldwide, to reinforce international Quaker identity, and to re-establish the Young Adult Friends global network, leading to joint actions and plans. The event is planned by an international team consisting principally of Young Friends from Africa, with some representation from elsewhere, supported by elders from Southern Africa Yearly Meeting and the Africa Section.
FWCC urges young adult Friends (ages 18 to 35) to attend both conferences. Registration is open now at FWCC World Plenary Meeting. The cost for both conferences—all 12 days including room, board, and progra,—is $1300 for Friends from higher income countries like the U.S. and Canada. For lower income countries, the cost is $130. Airfare and other expenses are separate.
Most participants will need to arrange their own travel costs, but participants who need support can access this through the Young Adult Friends Development Fund. Applications for the conference subsidy can be made simultaneously. All participants should show a demonstrable commitment to Quakerism locally, through connection with Friends in their home country.
Questions may be directed to [email protected].