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Theme: All age community

Dear <<First Name>>,

Welcome to the Autumn Quaker Life Network email. In this edition, we look at all age community, which builds nicely towards our all age Outreach Conference in February 2019. This was also the theme of Quaker Life Rep Council in October and we've recorded lots of the sessions from that weekend to share with you. The video includes young Quakers talking about their experiences and a talk from Helen Chambers about transforming meetings into welcoming all age communities. 

We also have some exciting opportunities for flexible Quaker service; Children and young people volunteers and Glastonbury help. We're looking for additional members of the Engaging Young Adult Quakers steering group, so we'd appreciate your help in finding names too!

We continue to facilitate Friends meeting each other online using Zoom. If you've ever used Skype, Woodbrooke online courses or even telephone conferences then you shouldn't have too much trouble with the technology and we're here to help. Check out the upcoming sessions, sorry for the short notice on one of them. 

QL Live: Online Discussions 

Resources & Activities

Events

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Articles

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QL Live: Young Adults within Quaker meetings

Thursday 8 November 2018 19:30-21:00

An exploration of the experiences of young adult Quakers in local meetings. Join us for an honest conversation where we can discuss the opportunities and joys as well as bugbears and potential barriers for young adults.  Open to young adult Quakers but also anyone interested.  

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Spiritual Nurture: living in the spirits
Thursday 29 November 2018 19:30-21:00

A conversation for anyone interested in: spiritual accompaniment and how we nourish our own spiritual lives as well as the life of our meetings.

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All are welcome - Video from Quaker Life Representative Council October 2018
Short introductory talk by Howard Nurden, Head of the Children and Young People's team, followed by the voices of Quaker young people talking about being a Quaker and being in a Quaker community.  Finally, Helen Chambers talks about her research into all age communities and how to transform our Quaker meetings into age inclusive ones. 
All are Welcome resource
Advices and queries for Friends who have responsibility for eldership and oversight
  • Reach out to families
  • Connect with each other 
  • Enrich our all-age worshipping community
Click here to download All are Welcome resource
 At a glance:
Articles and quick reads from beyond Quakers in Britain.
Paul Parker, Recording Clerk, talks about his experience and the importance of all age inclusive communities to Quakers.
Topical Blog:
Supporting young people
A personal reflection on why this year's Quaker youth work conference focuses on supporting young people exploring their gender.​


http://quaker.org.uk/blog/supporting-young-people

Requests for short term service
In 2019 there will be several events taking place with and for Quaker children and young people. Over the coming month volunteers are being recruited to be on events teams. Details of these opportunities can be found at https://www.quaker.org.uk/children-and-young-people/volunteering-cyp

Being on a CYP event team offers opportunities to be part of a Quaker community, to develop skills and have fun alongside some inspiring young people or children. Offers of service for 2019 CYP events are welcomed until 30 November 2018.      
Volunteer at Quaker children and young people's events
The Engaging Young Adult Quakers project is scoping being at Glastonbury next year. We are looking for some support finalising our application; we particularly seek someone who can help with a concept drawing of the Quaker pitch. If you or someone you know has any experience or enthusiasm for festival organisation please contact naomim@quaker.org.uk. 
Steering Group members for the Engaging Young Adult Quakers Project
We are seeking Friends who are interested in shaping Quakers into an inclusive community. The group works strategically to support and empower young adults within the yearly meeting. We encourage expressions of interest from those aged 18-23 and aged 30-35. We especially welcome those with children and can provide support to enable them to serve.

To express interest or for further information email jonm@quaker.org.uk 
A chance to share experience, ideas and new ways of sharing our Quaker stories and connecting with the communities around us. We will be a community of all ages and will be looking at ways to make everyone welcome. More information see
https://www.quaker.org.uk/events/outreachconference2019
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Book your place at the Outreach Conference 2019
Topical Blog:
Welcoming families in meetings
How do we rejoice in the presence of children in our meetings and nurture their spiritual growth? Alistair Fuller shares how his meeting took small steps to welcome his family.​

http://quaker.org.uk/blog/welcoming-families-in-meetings
What does it mean to be an ally? What does it mean to practise allyship? In this episode we discuss allyship and solidarity with Tatiana Garavito, Sanctuary Everywhere Programme Manager. We also discuss Quaker abolitionist, Benjamin Lay, with historian Marcus Rediker.
In friendship

Jon Martin
Ministry and Outreach Officer

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