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PYM Young Friends – New Program!

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Youth in grades 8 through 12 are invited to participate in a new PYM Young Friends (YF) program!  Responding to what we are hearing from current PYM youth, we are seeking to create a program that will focus on getting to know other teens, building community, and having fun together!  There will also be time for workshops focused on Quaker faith and values and issues of importance to YFs.  Gatherings will take place twice a month throughout the spring of 2024, with some in-person and some on Zoom.

This spring will be a pilot program, with YF participants joining in the co-creation of the ongoing program design. Through workshops, reflections, and discussions, participants will help to shape the YF program going forward.  Workshops will focus on topics such as Environmental Advocacy, Conscientious Objection, Queer Theology, and other topics of interest to YFs as they seek to live out their Quaker faith in the world.

As YFs will be providing ministry – sharing their time and energy in the development of this program – a stipend will be offered.  In return, we ask YFs to commit to a sustained and thoughtful involvement throughout the spring.  We hope to have a group of 10 to 15 youth participate.

This program will be facilitated by Clare Chalkley and Tara Rubinstein, PYM Young Friends Co-Facilitators. Locations of in-person gatherings are TBD and will take travel for participants into account.

Program Schedule

Sunday, 3/24, 3 to 5 PM (online)

Saturday, 4/6, 10 AM to 2 PM (in-person)

Sunday, 4/21, 3 to 4:30 PM (online)

May 3 to 5 – Camp Swatara Weekend!

Sunday, 5/19, 3 to 4:30 PM (online)

Saturday, 6/1, 10 AM to 2 PM (in-person)

Sunday, 6/9, 3 to 4:30 PM (online)

 

Questions?  Please contact Clare and Tara, Young Friends Co-Facilitators, youngfriends@pym.org

 

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PYM Young Friends – New Program!

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Youth in grades 8 through 12 are invited to participate in a new PYM Young Friends (YF) program!  Responding to what we are hearing from current PYM youth, we are seeking to create a program that will focus on getting to know other teens, building community, and having fun together!  There will also be time for workshops focused on Quaker faith and values and issues of importance to YFs.  Gatherings will take place twice a month throughout the spring of 2024, with some in-person and some on Zoom.

This spring will be a pilot program, with YF participants joining in the co-creation of the ongoing program design. Through workshops, reflections, and discussions, participants will help to shape the YF program going forward.  Workshops will focus on topics such as Environmental Advocacy, Conscientious Objection, Queer Theology, and other topics of interest to YFs as they seek to live out their Quaker faith in the world.

As YFs will be providing ministry – sharing their time and energy in the development of this program – a stipend will be offered.  In return, we ask YFs to commit to a sustained and thoughtful involvement throughout the spring.  We hope to have a group of 10 to 15 youth participate.

This program will be facilitated by Clare Chalkley and Tara Rubinstein, PYM Young Friends Co-Facilitators. Locations of in-person gatherings are TBD and will take travel for participants into account.

Program Schedule

Sunday, 3/24, 3 to 5 PM (online)

Saturday, 4/6, 10 AM to 2 PM (in-person)

Sunday, 4/21, 3 to 4:30 PM (online)

May 3 to 5 – Camp Swatara Weekend!

Sunday, 5/19, 3 to 4:30 PM (online)

Saturday, 6/1, 10 AM to 2 PM (in-person)

Sunday, 6/9, 3 to 4:30 PM (online)

 

Questions?  Please contact Clare and Tara, Young Friends Co-Facilitators, youngfriends@pym.org

 

Young Friends Interest Form

Name(Required)

This article mentions:

PYM Young Friends – New Program!

Written on:

Youth in grades 8 through 12 are invited to participate in a new PYM Young Friends (YF) program!  Responding to what we are hearing from current PYM youth, we are seeking to create a program that will focus on getting to know other teens, building community, and having fun together!  There will also be time for workshops focused on Quaker faith and values and issues of importance to YFs.  Gatherings will take place twice a month throughout the spring of 2024, with some in-person and some on Zoom.

This spring will be a pilot program, with YF participants joining in the co-creation of the ongoing program design. Through workshops, reflections, and discussions, participants will help to shape the YF program going forward.  Workshops will focus on topics such as Environmental Advocacy, Conscientious Objection, Queer Theology, and other topics of interest to YFs as they seek to live out their Quaker faith in the world.

As YFs will be providing ministry – sharing their time and energy in the development of this program – a stipend will be offered.  In return, we ask YFs to commit to a sustained and thoughtful involvement throughout the spring.  We hope to have a group of 10 to 15 youth participate.

This program will be facilitated by Clare Chalkley and Tara Rubinstein, PYM Young Friends Co-Facilitators. Locations of in-person gatherings are TBD and will take travel for participants into account.

Program Schedule

Sunday, 3/24, 3 to 5 PM (online)

Saturday, 4/6, 10 AM to 2 PM (in-person)

Sunday, 4/21, 3 to 4:30 PM (online)

May 3 to 5 – Camp Swatara Weekend!

Sunday, 5/19, 3 to 4:30 PM (online)

Saturday, 6/1, 10 AM to 2 PM (in-person)

Sunday, 6/9, 3 to 4:30 PM (online)

 

Questions?  Please contact Clare and Tara, Young Friends Co-Facilitators, youngfriends@pym.org

 

Young Friends Interest Form

Name(Required)

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Winter Family Overnight at Camp Onas

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Friends, food, fun, and a fire!  Hot chocolate, stories, and games!  All families with children in 8th grade and younger are invited to join us at Camp Onas for a cozy family overnight!

Families will gather at Camp Onas (Ottsville, PA) on February 10-11 for an overnight focused on building community, sharing meals, intergenerational worship, and lots of fun!

Sleeping spaces are shared, and space is limited, so please register soon!  Families may request their own room, but if you are willing to share a room with other families, please indicate that when you register – that will make space for more participants!

For more information, please contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org

More information and registration here!

Spring Family Overnight at Camp Dark Waters

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We welcome families with children in 8th grade and younger to join us for a Spring Family Overnight at Camp Dark Waters!  There will be activities for the whole family, community meals, free time to play, bedtime stories, multigenerational worship on Sunday morning, and a chance for adults to spend time with other parents.

*NOTE:  Only shared cabins are currently available for new registrations. 

For more information, please contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org

 

More information and registration available here!

PYM Celebrates World Quaker Day During A Super Quaker Weekend

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As Friends around the globe gathered to celebrate World Quaker Day, PYM Friends joined in on the festivities, attending and even volunteering at events throughout the Delaware Valley and Upper Susquehanna regions hosted by monthly and quarterly meetings. There was truly something for everyone! So, how did you celebrate World Quaker Day this year?

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PYM Program & Religious Life Team Expands

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The Yearly Meeting’s Program and Religious Life staff team is growing! Heading into the 2023 Fall season, expect great things as we are delighted to welcome two new team members, Inaara Shiraz, Inclusion and Belonging Coordinator and Abigaile Brace-Higgins, Children and Families Co-Facilitator to the PYM staff. In addition, Tara Rubinstein’s role on staff has expanded to a full-time position supporting both Sessions and other yearly meeting events. [Read more…] about PYM Program & Religious Life Team Expands

It’s A Super Quaker Weekend!

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Get ready for a Super Quaker Weekend! During the last weekend in September, PYM Youth Staff will be joining in youth and family-centered events throughout the region, leading up to World Quaker Day on Sunday, October 1st, hosted by our friends at Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC). No matter where you are located within PYM, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and participate in during this Fall weekend.  All are welcome! [Read more…] about It’s A Super Quaker Weekend!

12 Days to Annual Sessions … 12 Reasons to Join!

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We’re counting down to Annual Sessions! Here are 12 great reasons to join, July 26-30.  [Read more…] about 12 Days to Annual Sessions … 12 Reasons to Join!

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