Events Calendar

BYM will host a workshop for Clerks of Committees, beginning at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will provide an opportunity to learn about the ways in which BYM office can help you, but also to talk together about the ways in which committee life can be spiritually nourishing – and get work done! Current, former, and maybe-in-the-future clerks are welcome. Tasha Walsh, Clerk of Interim Meeting, will facilitate the workshop. Please let Wayne Finegar at the office know if you plan to attend (admin@bym-rsf.org)

Get to know Yearly Meeting Committees and Friends from other Meetings! Be a part of important decision making. Join Friends for morning committee meetings and the afternoon’s Interim Business Meeting. Richmond Friends Meeting is hosting the Tenth Month Interim Meeting. Friends will begin gathering at 10:00 am. Lunch will be provided, and the afternoon Business Meeting will be held with dinner following the rise of Meeting. Check the Yearly Meeting website for more information.

The first JYF con (for 6th to 8th graders) of the year will be at Homewood Friends Meeting. Please arrive at 10 am with sleeping bag, pad, pillow, change of clothes and toiletries. The theme for this and all weekends during the 2014-15 school year will be 'Sense of Self'. Register at https://bym-rsforg.presencehost.net/what_we_do/jyfs/jyfregister.html. Email Alison (youthprograms@bym-rsf.org) for more information.

The biannual Conference for Parents of Teenagers will happen at Stony Run Friends Meeting. Parents should arrive at 11am (whether they drop a child off at Homewood or not) with sleeping bag, pad, pillow, change of clothes and toiletries. The theme for this weekend is 'How to Growthfully Fight with your Teen'; the workshop is provided by Emory Luce Baldwin of the Parent Encouragement Program. Register (https://bym-rsforg.presencehost.net/events/teens.html) or email Alison (youthprograms@bym-rsf.org) for more information.

The REtreat II, the second RE treat for Religious Educators, will also be held at Stony Run Meeting and be lead by Virginia Avanesyan (FMW) and Stephanie Bean (Adelphi). Their topic is “Coordinating a Spirit-led First Day School: Tools and Inspiration.” Hospitality will be provided by Baltimore Friends on a first come/first served basis. We are providing child care and meals for children under the age of Middle School. The fees are $50 for each adult and $25 per family for children. Please register through Baltimore Yearly Meeting at https://bym-rsforg.presencehost.net/events/retreatforre.html.

How is your experience of Quaker Business growing – or not? Bring your stories to the annual Meeting Clerks’ Retreat, hosted by Gunpowder Friends Meeting from 10-4. This is a day for spiritual refreshment and sharing of collective wisdom for all Friends. You don’t have to be, or have been, a Meeting Clerk to attend. Anyone interested in nurturing spirit-led servant leadership is welcome. There will be no charge for the retreat, but donations for food cost will be appreciated. Overnight hospitality and childcare is available on request. Please RSVP to Rebecca Richards - rebeccaruth48@comcast.net or 410-491-5170 by October 18.

Yes, Quakers do have fun! We'll start singing hymns at 9:15 am, then worship at 10:30, followed by potluck. After lunch, around 12:15 pm, Ruth Fitz will lead us in her Soulful Singing, with harmonies, followed by chants and/or your choices from Rise Up Singing. We’ll finish around 4. Both shy and sure singers are welcome! Come for all or any part of the day or evening. Overnight hospitality and childcare available if requested by 10/16, though singing will be kid-friendly. For details, see http://goo.gl/koVlfk, or contact us at patapsco.friends.meeting@gmail.com or 410-465-6554. Sponsored by BYM's Advancement and Outreach Committee.