Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a short list of songs that Quaker kids could all sing when we gather? To help it happen, QREC is creating a webpage with favorite songs, lyrics and recordings. Join the conversation to learn more.
Quaker Meetings can help parents feel welcome by offering consistent support according to the capacity of the Meeting or Worship Group. Meetings may offer children’s religious education, regular potlucks, family friendly retreats or opportunities for parents to gather for mutual support. Meetings can also put parents at ease by making space for children in the Meeting Room and allaying parents’ concerns about children in Meeting for Worship.
Join the September conversations on Rich Learning, a research based educational approach with potential to deepen religious education programs in monthly and yearly Quaker meetings. Register to learn more! Please note that the August Conversation Circles have been postponed to October.
There are so many beautiful children’s books that it is hard to make choices for the Meetinghouse library, especially on a limited budget. It makes sense to plan carefully and examine the written and unwritten messages communicated by the book before making a purchase.
Many meetings to host introductory Quakerism courses to help newcomers and other Friends learn why and how we practice our faith. While the academic model serves a purpose, it doesn’t speak to everyone. What other methods are more experiential?
