A Second Virtual Yearly Meeting   4-10 July 2021

A Second Virtual Yearly Meeting 4-10 July 2021

Sue Parritt, for YM21 Host Planning Committee Following Standing Committee’s acceptance of VRMs offer to host a Zoom YM21, the Committee began work in earnest, focusing particularly on the business process and IT. We agreed that Zoom meetings should be limited to 1½...

Some Yearly Meeting thoughts

Some Yearly Meeting thoughts Jess When I was asked to write about my experience at Yearly Meeting this year, I hesitated – for a few reasons, but mostly because, while I had an amazing time this year, I haven’t enjoyed YM in the past. YM can be busy, and for some that...
My Geneva Quaker Experience.

My Geneva Quaker Experience.

My Geneva Quaker Experience. Therese Douglas, New South Wales Regional Meeting I have had the privilege of living in Geneva, Switzerland and becoming an active member of that Quaker community for the short time I was there. I would love to share some of my experiences...

Editorial

In this issue we reflect on our first ever Australia Yearly Meeting by Zoom.  The first reaction seems to be astonishment that it was done at all, and admiration and gratitude for those who arranged it at short notice.  There have been positives in this new...

The art of gentle revolution

The art of gentle revolution Ann Zubrick, West Australian Regional Meeting Earlier this year I received this prayer in an email. It remains on a card in front of me, as it has for many weeks, and as I write now. God, help us to change. To change ourselves and to...