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Three year cycle of events
Discernment by Yearly Meeting Agenda Committee and Quaker Life Central Committee on the three year cycle of events for children and young people
Image © Mike Pinches 2015
Events for ages 0 to 11
2018 Events
Yearly Meeting 2018 Children's Programme
Yearly Meeting 2018 Children's Programme for ages 0 - 11 took place from 5 - 7 May at Friends House London. During Yearly Meeting the Children's programme was on Saturday, Sunday and Monday in the mornings and afternoons.
We welcomed 66 children to the Children's Programme at Yearly Meeting. We had a wonderful time on the children's programme creating, playing, singing, dancing, worshipping and learning.
You can read the Minutes from the Children's Programme's here:
Spiritual Adventurers 2018 Minute.pdf
Live Adventurously
Live Adventurously took place at Gilwell Park Activity Centre from 25 - 27 July. 26 children explored what it meant to be a Quaker adventurer through stories, games and having a go at some real adventurous activities! Worship and discussions in small groups allowed reflection on what being a Quaker and 'living adventurously' means. Participants enjoyed getting to know other young Quakers and dancing and eating marshmallows around a campfire. Reflections at the end of the event revealed that an adventurous couple of days had led some people to conquer fears and others to go beyond their own expectations, truly living adventurously.
2017 Events
Yearly Meeting Gathering Children's Programme
The Children's Programme at Yearly Meeting Gathering for 0 to 11 year olds, took place from 29 July - 5 August at the University of Warwick. The Children's Programme Minute is available in the documents and minutes on the Yearly Meeting Gathering webpage as minute 41.
Events for ages 11 to 15
2018 Events
Yearly Meeting 2018 Young People's Programme
The Yearly Meeting 2018 Young People's Programme for ages 11 - 15 took place as a residential event from Friday 4 May – Monday 7 May, at Felden Lodge, Hemel Hempstead. We welcomed 37 young people to this event. Young people engaged with Yearly Meeting topics and the decision as to whether Quaker faith and practice should be revised. They made many lasting friendships and enjoyed gathering as a community.
You can read the Minutes from the Young People's Programme here:
2017 Events
Yearly Meeting Gathering Young People's Programme
The Young People's Programme (YPP) event for young Quakers aged 11 to 14, took place at the University of Warwick from 29 July - 5 August. The Young People's Programme Minute is available in the documents and minutes on the Yearly Meeting Gathering webpage as minute 41. To view images from the event go to the past events page on yqspace.
Events for ages 15 to 18
2019 Events
2019 Events Junior Yearly Meeting (JYM) is a welcoming, exciting and thought provoking event for young people born between 1.9.2000 and 31.8.2003. JYM offers everyone the opportunity to meet new people, make friends through social activities and engage with spiritual practices and ideas. The event is run by young people, who are supported by a team of adults. Information about JYM nominations will be sent to Area Meetings in September. See the events page for further information.
2018 Events
Facilitation and Leadership
Facilitation and Leadership is an invigorating event for 15-21 year olds. It will help participants understand groups through exploring theories and trying out facilitation and leadership skills. For those new to facilitation and for those with previous experience. See the events page for further information.
Junior Yearly Meeting
Junior Yearly Meeting (JYM) for young people aged 15 to 18, took place as residential event from 4 - 7 May at Lee Valley Youth Hostel, Cheshunt. The programme was arranged by a group of young people with the support of adult volunteers and staff. We welcomed 58 young to JYM and created a memorable weekend.
You can read the Epistle from JYM here:
Three year cycle of Junior Yearly Meeting events
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Events across age ranges
The next event across age ranges will be in 2018. Information will be me made available soon.
Events for all age worshipping communities
We are committed to offering opportunities for all-age gatherings where this is possible. Information for future events when they are planned will me made available here.
Regional events
Link groups
Link groups are Quaker youth groups for young Quakers from neighbouring area meetings. To find out if there is a link group near you look at the find an event page of the yqspace website for young Quakers.
Young Quakers Calendar
The calendar includes information on national events which includes; Junior Yearly Meeting, The Young People's Programme, Leaveners, summer events, regional events and link groups. The calendar can be found by going to the find an event page of the yqspace website for young Quakers.
Past events
Pictures, videos and fun stuff from all of the young people's events that have taken place can be found at www.yqspace.org.uk.
Header image © Mike Pinches 2015