Get Involved
CYP training and events
Opportunities for reflections and development in relation to children and young people’s work in our meetings, organised by the Children and Young People’s Work Staff Team in Friends House and facilitated by members of the CYP training team.
Developing our use of Godly Play and writing Quaker stories
Saturday 16–Sunday 17 January 2010 (lunchtime to lunchtime), Nettle Hill Conference Centre, near Coventry.
For all those who have previously attended a Storytelling as Theological Reflection workshop, this 24-hour conference will develop understanding and practice of Godly Play within a Quaker setting.
Book by 5 January
An introduction to Quaker engagement with children and young people
Saturday 23 January 2010, 11am–4pm, Watford LM
For those new to Quaker work with children or young people or those wishing to develop their thinking about it, covering the basics and setting a framework to enable fresh thinking.
Book by 9 January
Worshipping together – all-age worship
Saturday 27 February, 11am–4pm, Swindon LM
For all those who wish to develop their thinking and practice about ways for the whole meeting to engage fully in worshipping together.
Book by 12 February
Exploring relationships and sexuality issues with young people
Saturday 13 March, 10.30am–4.30pm, Friends House London
For those who work with young people (aged 12 and over) who would like to consider these sensitive issues, to develop their confidence and find out about available resources to use with Quaker young people on this topic.
Book by 26 February
How to book
Download further information from www.quaker.org/cyp, selecting the type of event you wish to book, or phone for a booking form.
Contact:
Bevelie Shember
bevelies@quaker.org.uk
020 7663 1013
www.quaker.org.uk/cyp
Quaker Peace & Social Witness conferences for 2010
Annual Spring Conference: 26–28 March
Theme: Quakers Networking for Peace – Exploring the Work of QPSW
The conference will focus on the work that QPSW does in the world on your behalf, how this work connects with Quakers and others in the world and how it grows from testimony.
All-Age Conference: 3–6 August
Theme: What do we mean by peace?
We aim to explore the theme at different levels and to look at work being done by Quakers locally as well as centrally managed work. We will examine our personal understanding of peace and seek to link the spiritual with the practical.
For more information visit our website www.quaker.org.uk/qpsw or contact Anne Wilkinson, 0207 663 1062 or annew@quaker.org.uk.
Considering work overseas?
The Quaker Peace & Social Witness Overseas Peacebuilding Group have drawn up a short list of guidelines for Friends considering work overseas. If you would like a copy, please ask Marigold Bentley, marigoldb@quaker.org.uk, or tel: 020 7663 1060
Interested in serving on a committee?
We can send you an ‘offer of service’ form to fill in, so you can be included on our nominations database, for consideration for future committee appointments. However, please note that this does not guarantee that you will be appointed.
John Durston
johnd@quaker.org.uk
020 7663 1121
Gatherings and events to find out more about the Quaker way
Topics: Basic convictions, The Quaker way of worship, Living a Quaker life: conviction to action
Date Venue Cost
19–21 March 2010 Charney Manor, Oxford £170
14–16 May 2010 Swarthmoor Hall, Cumbria £150
Gatherings for those considering membership in 2010
12–14 March 2010 Swarthmoor Hall £150
For all events, you can approach your meeting about bursary help
Contact:
Carmel Keogh
carmelk@quaker.org.uk
020 7663 1017
Events and activities at Swarthmoor Hall
Just a sample of events in early 2010, many more on offer!
12–14 March: Membership Weekend
An informal and friendly look at membership. A a chance to ask questions, as well as sharing in groups. Contact your local Quaker meeting overseers for possible bursary assistance. £150, residential.
16–18 April: Experiment with Light
For Friends who want to deepen their Quaker experience by discovering what it means to ‘wait in the light’. Cost £150, residential.
Many more events later in the year. See www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk or call 01229 583 204 for booking and further information.
