UPCOMING CONVERSATION CIRCLES
DECEMBER Conversation Circles CANCELLED. Have a joyful, restful holiday.
JANUARY Social Justice and Action in Quaker RE: From the Classroom into the World
As Friends, we are at our best when we live the testimonies fully with faith and courage; when we embrace our faith and practice to advocate for truth, justice and peace. Join this conversation to explore how we, as Quaker religious educators, can inspire young Friends to discern, to act and to lead.
Facilitator: Liz Yeats, Austin Monthly Meeting, SCYM
Tuesday, 1/22, 1:00 PM US Eastern time (12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT) Click HERE to register.
Thursday, 1/24, 8:00 PM US Eastern time (7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT) Click HERE to register.
FEBRUARY Lent, Easter, Passover: Resources for Celebration of the Sacred Spring
Drawing on the ancient themes of death, rebirth and resurrection, how can we, as religious educators open the way to a Quaker understanding of Lent, Easter and Passover? Join this conversation to discuss the challenges posed by the sacred stories of this season; to learn from others and to share successes and promising practices in your meeting.
Facilitator: Beth Collea, Wellesley Monthly Meeting, NEYM
Tuesday, 2/19, 1:00 PM US Eastern time (12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT) Click HERE to register.
Thursday, 2/21, 8:00 PM US Eastern time (7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT) Click HERE to register.
MARCH Inclusion in Quaker RE: Supporting Children with Learning Differences and Autism
Detection of autism and learning conditions has advanced in recent years along with classroom accommodation methods. Join this conversation to discuss how to welcome children with special needs and their familes into Quaker religious education programs, while also serving the class as a whole.
Facilitator: Beth Collea, Wellesley Monthly Meeting, NEYM
Tuesday, 3/19, 1:00 PM US Eastern time (12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT) Click HERE to register.
Thursday, 3/21, 8:00 PM US Eastern time (7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT) Click HERE to register.
APRIL Quaker Parenting: Supporting parents and other caregivers on the spiritual journey of child-rearing
There is no doubt that parenting challenges one to the core, but can also offer immense rewards. Explore how a uniquely Quaker approach to childrearing can help Friends frame parenting as part of their Quaker spiritual journey. At the heart of the QPI approach is a query-based method for sorting out parenting challenges by operationalizing one’s deepest hopes and convictions. Learn how the Quaker Parenting Initiative supports families and nurtures growth that is vital to the future of Quakerism.
Facilitator: Harriet Heath, Schoodish Monthly Meeting, NEYM
Tuesday, 4/9, 1:00 PM US Eastern time (12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT) Click HERE to register.
Thursday, 4/11, 8:00 PM US Eastern time (7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT) Click HERE to register.
MAY Quaker Parenting: Supporting parents and other caregivers on the spiritual journey of child-rearing
How can we support faith formation in Quaker youth ages 12-18 and welcome them into the Meeting as a whole? Many meetings find that just as youth become truly ready for critical thinking and engagement in society, we lose their participation in our Quaker community. Join this conversation to discuss the current state of this ministry, explore what is working well, and discover growing edges.
Facilitator: Marsha Holliday, Friends Meeting of Washington, BYM
Tuesday, 5/14, 1:00 PM US Eastern time (12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT) Click HERE to register.
Thursday, 5/16, 8:00 PM US Eastern time (7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT) Click HERE to register.