Schedule
Updated 10/15/26, order of events subject to change
Events marked with an asterisk (*) are available to both onsite and online attenders.
All times are Eastern
Thursday November 12
9 a.m. Breakfast available
9:30 a.m. Registration opens
11-11:45 a.m. Unprogrammed worship *
12-1 p.m. Lunch (provided)
12-1 p.m. Online coffee with F/friends (online only)
1-2 p.m. Opening program *
2-2:15 p.m. break
2:15-3:45 p.m. Meeting for business *
Business includes the Executive Committee report, a report from the General Secretary and Deputy General Secretary, and the introduction of draft priorities for the 120th Congress
3:45-4:15 p.m. Break
4:15-5:30 p.m. Affinity groups meet *
Groups will gather around a shared identity:
- LGBTQIA+ - Decatur Room
- People of color - Terrace Room
- Young adult - Library and Parlor
- People with disability - Bridge Room
- White accountability - Quaker House Living Room
6-7:30 p.m. Dinner (provided)
7:30-9 p.m. Plenary: What Now? Looking Toward a New Congress *
How is FCNL working effectively on Capitol Hill today? What do the midterm election results mean for our work ahead? Amelia Kegan leads this program to inform and inspire, joined by Director of Domestic Policy Anika Forrest and featuring Chris Kang, Executive Director of the Coalition on Human Needs.
Friday November 13
7:30 a.m. Light breakfast available at FCNL’s office
8:30-11 a.m. Opportunity for advocacy on Capitol Hill
This is a time for attendees to convey concerns to your congressional leaders. FCNL staff will provide guidance so that you can drop by your congressional offices. Find out more about this offering.
The Quaker Welcome Center, located next door to FCNL’s office at 245 2nd St NE, Washington, DC, will be open during this time.
12-1:45 p.m. Lunch with lobbyists (lunch provided): Hear timely policy updates on the issues you care about, directly from our lobbyists. *
- Session 1: 12:15-12:55 p.m.
- Session 2: 1:05-1:45 p.m.
Rooms:
- Environment and economic justice - Terrace Room
- Peacebuilding - Library and Parlor
- Justice reform and election integrity - Bridge Room
- Middle East policy and Pentagon spending and nuclear disarmament - Quaker House Living Room
- Migration and Native American program updates - Decatur Room
1:45-2 p.m. Break
2-3:30 p.m. Meeting for business *
Business includes reports from standing committees and a memorial meeting for worship.
3:30-3:45 Group photo
3:45-4 p.m. Break
4-5 p.m. Listening sessions on draft legislative priorities *
5:30-7 p.m. Dinner (on your own)
7-8:30 p.m. Justice Calls, Love Unites: Building Inclusive Democracy Campaign *
What does it look like to build inclusive democracy? This program will explore how FCNL is working to lead towards a more peaceful, just, and sustainable future, where all can thrive.
Special guest performance by singer-songwriter (and FCNL young adult program alum!) Letitia VanSant.
8:30-9 p.m. Reception
9:15-9:45 p.m. Informal sing-along with Letitia VanSant
Saturday November 14
8:30 a.m. Breakfast available
9:30-10 a.m. Time for singing before worship
10-10:30 a.m. Unprogrammed worship *
10:45-11:45 a.m. Affinity groups meet *
Groups will gather around a shared identity: LGBTQIA+, people with a disability, young adults, people of color, white accountability. See Thursday schedule for groups and locations.
12-1:15 p.m. Lunch (provided)
Meetings for current and incoming Standing Committees
1:30-3 p.m. Meeting for business *
Business includes approvals and final reports
3-3:30 p.m. Break
3:30-5 p.m. Closing Worship
Keith Runyan (Quaker Earthcare Witness) will share a message, followed by a period of waiting worship.
5 p.m. Close of meeting
The Executive Committee will gather following the close of the meeting for a brief period of business.
For those remaining in Washington, DC for the evening, we invite you to return to Friends Meeting of Washington at 6:30 p.m. for a special showing of the documentary film Last Christian in Bethlehem and conversation with the producer, Robert Levering.
