News from 2009 Events

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Junior Yearly Meeting 2009

JYM 2009 was held from 24th July to 1st August at the University of York, as part of the Yearly Meeting Gathering, you can see the epistle here you can also look at the JYM minute on Committed Relationships.

See photos of JYM@YMG on flickr.

Yearly Meeting Gathering Children and Young People’s Programme

0-15s programme. Yearly Meeting Gathering saw the largest ever gathering of Quaker children and young people. You can read the minutes of the groups of the 0-15s programme here 

12-15's Events 2009

Pilgrimage: The first nationally run Quaker Pilgrimage for 12 to 15 year olds took place in April based at Swarthmoor Hall. Twenty-five young people took part in what was a very enjoyable event and a significant time, here are some of their thoughts and reflections on the experience.  Pilgrimage_on_FlickrPhotos from the 12-15's Pilgrmage on Flickr

Adventuring: In October the Children and Young People’s staff team ran the second of two experimental events for 12 to 15 year olds. This was an ‘Adventuring’ weekend in which young people had the opportunity to take part in outward bound activities and have time for reflection, worship and small group discussions.  Photos from the 12-15’s Adventuring Weekend on Flickr 

Here a few participants share some of their experiences at Pilgrimage and Adventuring

 
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