Junior Young Friends Epistle

In the Junior Yearly Meeting program this year we all learned a lot. We learned the frustration of making dream catchers and the joy of caring and wood burning.

Cindy Frazier led us in an enriching discussion of Quaker testimonies. We made bracelets to remind us of the five major testimonies: community, harmony, equality, simplicity and service.

Allen S led us in a workshop centered around "Mind Journeys," and whether or not life is a dream. Jim Lehman taught us the importance of Meeting for Worship. Mark Brabson showed us how to make stoves and allowed us to use his tools.

Representatives from H.I.P .P .(Help Increase the Peace Project) of the American Friends Service Committee helped us learn to work together as a group, and to work on our conflict r.esolution skills.. We took a field trip to a gold course and had hands-on experience in how to fill in divits. Other activities included swimming at the community pool, ping-pong, tye-dyeing and an over- night. At our over-night we played games, listened to music, and learned that it is possible to fit 54 goldfish [crackers] in your mouth.

We'd like to thank Linda Coates for working so hard all year to set up our program. Thanks to all the adults: Ron, Mark, Bill, Mary, and Audrey (who played with us unti12 a.m.). Thanks to Kiera for trying to stay with us.

The JYF Program this year has been a good experience for everyone, and we look forward to the year's upcoming events.

Sean Wilner, Clerk of Junior Young Friends