Generational Programs

Below are the combined resources for all of our generational programs.

Featured News

Kimmel Center Teen Summer Arts Camp 2012 Philadelphia PA

Student artists, ages 14-18, spend ten intense days developing their artistic and creative skills with highly respected teaching artists from the performing arts community. All sessions will be held in the Kimmel Center Mon - Fri from 10am - 4pm. The two-week arts sessions culminate with solo and ensemble demonstrations — "Moments of Sharing" — on Friday afternoons. Teen Summer Arts Camp is broken into four concentrations:Choral/Vocal, Jazz, Chamber Music, and Pipe Organ. Application deadline: Friday, April 27, 2012. The $25 per camp application fee is the only cost associated with the camp. Learn more and register today!

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Feb 22, 2012 | 02:09 PM

PYM gets grant for Spirituality and Aging Project

Friends Foundation for the Aging has awarded PYM a grant to bring Quaker spiritual and aging services to older Friends, their family caregivers and Friends residing in Quaker life care and other retirement communities.

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Feb 10, 2012 | 01:33 PM

Recent Blog Posts

Reflections from Kody and Greg, the 2011-2012 ELSPers!

Our awesome emerging leaders share their experience of the Oct. MSF gathering.

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Nov 28, 2011 | 02:14 PM

PYM's Crossroads with Young Adult Friends: Reflections from Outgoing YAF Coordinator

Why ministry focused specifically on nurturing young adults is relevant and vital in this time... and where we find ourselves now.

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Aug 25, 2011 | 01:42 PM

Build It! A Toolkit for Nurturing Intergenerational Spiritual Community

Spirit Rising - Young Quaker Voices

Seeking The Blessed Community: A History of Canadian Young Friends

Called Into Being

Coming Into Friendship As A Gift: The Journey of a Young Adult Friend

A Valliant Sixteen: YAFs Traveling in the Ministry

Programs & Services

» Young Adult Friends Retreats

The Young Adult Friends Working Group organizes weekend retreats for young adults in the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting area and beyond.

» The William Penn Lecture

The William Penn Lecture is an annual event under the care of Young Adult Friends.

» Opportunities for Teens & Young Adults

Some suggestions that could be a starting point for life changing experiences.

» One Book One Yearly Meeting

One Book One Yearly Meeting is an opportunity for Friends of all ages to connect and grow in the Spirit through one shared experience. Each year a book is chosen which reflects the theme of our Annual Sessions. Friends are invited to read the book individually or with their meeting over the next year. An accompanying curriculum provides support for going deeper into the book.

» Junior Interim Meeting

Kids grades K-5 follow their leadings and take part in fun, community based, spirit lead work- supported by adults and Middle Schoolers.

» Family Overnight

PYM sleepover! Come spend time with other families and spend the night.

» Children's Sessions

Kids gather during annual sessions for fun, fellowship, worship, and to do discernment! With age-groups in the mornings and evenings, all-together-time in the afternoons, and the Family Neighborhood at night, there are lots of ways to be a part of our spiritual community!

» Quaker Aging Resources

Aging Resources Quilt A website of resources for Friends on issues of Aging, a library of print materials, and programs for PYM Monthly and Quarterly Meetings. Click on the link to the Quaker Aging Resources website, or contact PYM Care and Aging staff for more information.

www.quakeragingresources.org

» Youth Worker Training Day

An annual day to support and train those wonderful volunteers without which there are no children's programs.

» Junior Interim Meeting: Middle School Junior Friendly Presences

Middle Schoolers are awesome leaders!

» Middle School Friends Program: Weekend-long Gatherings

Where the Middle School Friends community comes together on a regular basis.

» Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program

An inter-generational program providing leadership to the Middle School Friends, and enrichment opportunities to Young Adult Friends.

» Care and Aging Program

The Care and Aging Program provides practical guidance and pastoral care to individuals, families and Meetings in the manner of Friends and in a way that nurtures the whole person on his or her life journey. Contact George Schaefer, Care and Aging Coordinator 215 241-7068, gschaefer [at] pym [dot] org.

PYM Granting Groups

» PYM Greenleaf Granting Group

» PYM Aging Granting Group

Generational Programs

Featured News

Kimmel Center Teen Summer Arts Camp 2012 Philadelphia PA

PYM gets grant for Spirituality and Aging Project

Recent Blog Posts

Reflections from Kody and Greg, the 2011-2012 ELSPers!

PYM's Crossroads with Young Adult Friends: Reflections from Outgoing YAF Coordinator

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Children's Session Planning Group

Children's Spiritual Life Committee

Committee on Friends Education (CoFE)

Education Standing Committee

Faith and Play Working Group

Friends Counseling Service

Middle School Friends Working Group

Nonviolence and Children

Quaker Parenting Initiative

Worship and Care Standing Committee

Young Adult Friends Working Group

Young Friends Program

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PYM Granting Groups

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Young Friends Winter Gathering

Quaker College Fair

Everyone is Invited to Junior Interim Meeting - March

Middle School Friends Gathering @ Medford Leas Retirement Community

Young Friends Urban Life Skills Gathering

William Penn Lecture

PYM Field Day!

Young Friends & Middle School Friends Camp Swatara/Caln Quarterly Meeting gathering

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