Hold our Quaker family in love, light and alignment with Spirit
Purpose:
Prayerfully hold yearly meeting and its participants in the Light for preparation of issues to be discussed, and for the integration of continuing revelation into a present sense of alignment with the Spirit.
The gift of an Elder:
An Elder carries a centeredness that helps individuals and assembled Friends to find and retain their grounding.
Responsibilities of Elders:
- Assist the meeting to be mindful of what it has discerned and to be open to further leadings of the Spirit.
- Listen deeply to individuals who need nurturing about Friends’ decision-making practices.
- May meet together as needed to improve their practices, and submit to the counsel and advices of yearly meeting in both Continuing and Annual Sessions.
The realistic time commitment of Elders includes:
- Currently the Elders gather by zoom each month
- Attend Annual and Continuing Sessions and other meetings as requested by the presiding clerk or other member of the Clerks Group
Membership:
- Elders are named by Nominating Council and approved by Friends at sessions.
- Ideally there are nine Elders. Currently one more is needed
Current PYM Elders
Bethann Morgan, Buckingham Monthly Meeting
Susan Eliot, Chester Monthly Meeting, Chester Monthly Meeting
Anthony Stover, Germantown Meeting
George Rubin, Medford Monthly Meeting
Terri Whiteford, Downingtown Monthly Meeting
Yelena Forrester, Chester Monthly Meeting
Cathleen Marion, Downingtown Monthly Meeting
