Deep Roots, Bold Action. This year‘s Annual Meeting theme celebrates that as we work to transform the world, we ourselves are also transformed: by Spirit, by our inner wisdom, and by each other.
Come inspire and be inspired with other advocates. Hear firsthand policy and advocacy updates from our staff experts. By joining knowledge and inspiration, we’ll hone our vision for FCNL’s work in the year ahead.
Meetings will take place on November 12-14, 2026 at Friends Meeting of Washington in Washington, DC and online.
When should I plan to be in D.C.?
Programming will begin at 11:00 am ET on Thursday, November 12 and will conclude at 5:00 pm ET on Saturday, November 14. Our preliminary schedule is available here.
Learn about lodging options here.
Financial aid is now closed. We will let people know about decisions by October 1, 2026.
Details about the pre-event calls for General Committee are here.
What to expect for advocacy at Annual Meeting 2026.
Learn about lodging options here.
Worship Leader
Keith Runyan
(He/Him), General Secretary of Quaker Earthcare Witness
Keith is an activist, outdoor educator, speaker, and father. With a background in environmental education, Keith began his activist career with a 12-day hunger strike to awaken climate action in the Quaker Community and beyond. Since joining Quaker Earthcare Witness (QEW) in 2023, the organization has doubled its staff, programming, and revenue and is working to meet the challenges of our times and be “as bold as our times are urgent.” Keith is now spearheading QEW’s vision of building a Quaker environmental movement worthy of our times – inspiring courage, Spirit, and strategy alike.
Why Should I come to Annual Meeting?
- Annual Meeting takes place one week after Election Day in the heart of the policy-making world. In past years this has been an important opportunity for our community to process the outcomes of elections and plan our next steps together.
- You’ll be one of the first to know FCNL’s official legislative priorities that will guide our work for the next two years.
- You’ll get to engage with FCNL’s lobbyists and organizers directly, ask questions about our issue areas, and learn about how your support empowers our staff.
- Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or meeting new ones, you’ll get to meet, worship with, and be in community amongst likeminded advocates and community members from all around the country.
- Make the most of your time in Washington: there will be time set aside for you to go to the Hill for drop-by visits with Congressional offices!
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)
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+, people with a disability, young adults, people of color, white accountability
6-7:30 p.m. Dinner (provided)
7:30-9 p.m. Evening program *
How is FCNL working effectively on Capitol Hill today? What do the midterm election results mean for our work ahead? Associate General Secretary for Policy and Advocacy Amelia Kegan leads this program to inform and inspire.
Friday November 13
7:30 a.m. Breakfast available
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) *
- Session 1: 12:15-12:12:55 p.m.
- Session 2: 1:05-1:45 p.m.
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. Evening program *
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
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.
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