by Sita Diehl | September 8, 2020 | Children's Religious Education, Notes from Past Conversation Circles
How are we caring for children in our Meetings? We have been given a sacred trust, as Quaker religious educators who work with children and youth, to nurture the spiritual growth of young Friends in a loving and safe community. This conversation will explore child...
by Sita Diehl | July 31, 2020 | Administrative Guidance Youth RE, Children's Religious Education, Youth Education
New England Yearly Meeting’s (NEYM) Child Safety Policy applies to all youth programming, including programs provided virtually. The following are specific to the use of Zoom or worth highlighting: Youth Programs Zoom meeting links will be shared with...
by Sita Diehl | July 30, 2020 | Notes from Past Conversation Circles
Topic: In April and May we held conversations on how Friends were managing Religious Education and supporting families during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we look forward, the virus is still with us – and will be for some time to come. Join the conversation on how...
by Sita Diehl | July 30, 2020 | Children's Religious Education, Youth Education
The Northern Yearly Meeting (NYM — located in the upper midwest USA) Children and Youth Committee has considered best practices and recommendations related to virtual meetings involving youth. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to widespread use of virtual technologies for...
by Sita Diehl | March 18, 2022 | Administrative Guidance Children's RE, Administrative Guidance Youth RE, Resources, Small Meetings
Friends Meetings, like all faith communities, are at risk of sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults. This one page explanation of the risk is a good conversation starter for Friends meetings seeking to create or strengthen safety policies. Rules of Thumb for...
