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PYM Spring Family Overnight!

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We welcome families with children in 8th grade and younger to join us for a Spring Family Overnight at Camp Dark Waters (Medford, NJ) – April 25-26!  There will be multigenerational programs, canoeing and other outdoor activities, community dinner, free time to play, bedtime stories, All Together Worship on Sunday morning, and a chance for adults to spend time with other parents.  Youth will have the opportunity to get to know others in their age group!

 

Save the date!  Registration coming soon!

 

Questions? Please contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator, ksimmons@pym.org

 

Young Friends March Gathering and Overnight!

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Young Friends (grades 9 to 12) are invited to gather on March 21-22 at Germantown Monthly Meeting for an intergenerational event and YF overnight!   YF gatherings are opportunities to get to know other teenagers from around the Yearly Meeting, to learn more about being a young Quaker, and to build community and have fun together.

This month’s gathering will include an intergenerational art and storytelling event hosted by the YFs, followed by a YF overnight.

 

*All YFs must have a permission/medical form on file in order to participate in gatherings.

 

Registration info coming soon!

 

Questions?  Contact Lilly Austin, Young Friends Facilitator, laustin@pym.org

Young Friends February Gathering!

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Young Friends (grades 9 to 12) are invited to join us on February 28th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Lancaster Friends Meeting.   YF gatherings provide the opportunity to get to know other teenagers from around the Yearly Meeting, to learn more about being a young Quaker, and to build community and have fun together.  This month’s gathering will include time for planning an upcoming Young Friends intergenerational event!

 

*All YFs must have a permission/medical form on file in order to participate in gatherings.

*Lunch will be provided…bring a snack to share!

 

Questions or to RSVP?  Contact Lilly Austin, Young Friends Facilitator, laustin@pym.org

Young Friends January Gathering!

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Young Friends (grades 9 to 12) are invited to join in PYM’s Religious Education Thread Gathering on January 24th at Haverford Friends Meeting!  In addition to some intergenerational activities, the day will include time for Young Friends to gather together to welcome the new year and to plan for upcoming events!

*All YFs must have a permission/medical form on file in order to participate in gatherings.

*Lunch will be brown bag…bring a snack to share!

*When registering, please choose the Haverford site.

REGISTER HERE ->

 

We hope to see you there!

Questions?  Contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator, ksimmons@pym.org

PYM Winter Family Overnight!

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Friends, food, fun, and a fire!  Hot chocolate, stories, and games!  All families with children in 8th grade and younger are invited to join us at Camp Onas for a cozy family overnight!

Please join us at Camp Onas (Ottsville, PA) on February 21-22 for an overnight focused on building community, sharing meals, intergenerational worship, and lots of fun.  This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know other parents and children from around the Yearly Meeting!

 

**Registration is now full. 

Please contact Kristin Simmons if you would like to be placed on a waitlist.

Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org

 

Young Friends December Gathering!

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All Young Friends (grades 9 to 12) are invited to a Holiday Gathering on Saturday, December 13th from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Downingtown Friends Meeting! 

Join us for a chance to get to know other teens around the Yearly Meeting, worship sharing/conversation, lunch, and some holiday fun!

 

*All YFs must have a permission/medical form on file in order to participate in gatherings.

Questions?  Contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator, ksimmons@pym.org

Resources from the Climate Witness: Let Our Actions Speak! Thread Gathering

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During the Climate Witness: Let Our Actions Speak! Thread Gathering, Friends and organizations offered resources connected to their work and experience. Those who attended may find this a helpful way to revisit what was shared. Those who could not attend can begin here to access the same materials.

PYM Friends who have materials from the gathering are welcome to share them on PYM Connect so others can find and use them. [Read more…] about Resources from the Climate Witness: Let Our Actions Speak! Thread Gathering

Young Friends at Fall Continuing Sessions!

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All Young Friends (grades 9 to 12) are invited to PYM’s Fall Continuing Sessions on November 8th at Arch Street Meetinghouse!  Young Friends will participate in a morning tour of Old City, during which we will visit several historic monuments and learn more about the history of Quakerism in Philadelphia.  The afternoon will include an all-ages activity entitled Sharing our Light across generations.  Lunch will be a brown bag picnic…bring a snack to share!  We hope to see you there!

 

*All YF will need to have a permission/medical form on file in order to participate in the tour.

More information and registration!

Questions?  Contact Ember Eldridge, YF Facilitator, eeldridge@pym.org

Holiday Family Meetup and MSF Overnight!

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Calling all PYM families!  Please join us on December 13th from 3 to 6 PM at Woodbury Friends Meeting for the opportunity to gather and get to know other children and families from around PYM.  There will be an intergenerational activity, time for parent/guardian worship sharing, children’s activities, and dinner as a community. Families are invited to bring a snack/side dish/dessert to share. All ages are welcome, along with grandparents!

**This will be a holiday-themed event, with activities, crafts, and holiday treats.  There will also be an option for a Middle School Friends Overnight directly following the meetup!

 

Register here!

 

*Questions?  Contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org

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