Wednesday's Schedule, August 10, 2011

New England Yearly Meeting (NEYM) Annual Sessions 2011 meets on the campus of Bryant University (Saturday, August 6 to Thursday, August 11, 2011). For directions to the campus click here.

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Wednesday/Thursday edition of the YM News, including the daily Schedule, Interest Group descriptions, and more...

6:30 Early Morning Worship healing (250), unprogrammed, sponsored by Earthcare Ministries Committee (Outside Bryant Center)

7:00 - 8:15 Breakfast (Salmanson Dining Hall, Unistructure)

8:30 Bible Half Hour with Maggie Edmonson (Janikies Auditorium, Unistructure)

9:15 Meeting for Worship for the Conduct of Business  (Janikies Auditorium, Unistructure)

• Opening worship & music

• Memorial minutes for Hermann Patt (Worc) and Virginia Townsend (Camb)

• Action on Minute 09-54 regarding our relationship with FUM

• Epistle, first pass

• Nominating Committee update

• Remaining Unity Agenda items:

  • Report & Recommendations of Day of Discernment/Call to Witness Planning Group

  • Clerk’s Minute on Theological Inclusivity

• Homework for tomorrow and closing worship

11:30 - 1:00 Lunch (Salmanson Dining Hall)

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) ~ We will meet to talk about NP.  (under the tent, weather permitting) 

YAFs are alive and well in YOUR meeting! For YAFs, YFs, and OAFs interested in YAF/YF programming and outreach on the MM level. Especially for those currently engaged in “YAF herding”! Come for inspiration and to share ideas. (under the tent)

Christ-Centered Friends Gathering (under the tent)

11:00-6:00 Bookstore Open (Unistructure 232–244, 250)

1:00 - 1:30 Free Time

3:15 Committee Fair Second of two days (Rotunda)

4:15 Afternoon Events: for rest, recreation, intergenerational activities, special small groups (worship sharing, interest groups), committee activities, etc. (See Yearly Meeting News* for topics and locations)

Committee Clerks Orientation ~ New clerks, old clerks, and interested Friends are invited to this clerks’ orientation by the YM office Wed. We will answer questions and go over the committee calendar, deadlines, processes, and office services. (BC Nick’s Place)

Friends Business Oversight Committee ~ A possible response to the Friends Home collapse, to massive unemployment, and to a desire for good corporate citizenship. (Unistructure M36)

New England Friends Schools Panel Discussion ~   Representatives of the Friends schools in New England join Matt Glendinning, Head of Moses Brown School, to discuss the theme of Sessions as it relates to their schools. (Unistructure 347)

FGC Gathering 2012 ~ Might you be a workshop leader at the FGC Gathering next summer? Gathering workshops are unique opportunities for extended ministry to/with Friends. Find out more! (Unistructure M38)

Earlham School of Religion ~ Steve Angell will meet with anyone interested in finding out more about Earlham School of Religion or Earlham College. (Unistructure M37)

Parents of Teens: A Conversation ~ Gather to reflect on issues arising among us on parenting Quaker teens. How can the NEYM be of service to you? (Townhouse L-2)

Worship-Sharing on Faith and Activism ~ With Steve Chase. (382)
Meeting for Healing with John Calvi ~ After a brief introduction to laying on of hands, we will have a meeting for healing where anyone can receive from the community gathered. (Unistructure M4)

Female in Palestine: A Photo Exhibit ~ Women and girls attempting to live normal, free lives in the occupied territories of Palestine. (Unistructure Rotunda mezzanine)

M&C Open Meeting to Hear Concerns (Unistructure 342)

Susan Stark Concert/Sharing ~ After many years away, Susan Stark is back visiting and sharing her newest album, Connected at the Heart. This and previous albums are available in the bookstore. As always, concert will be part sing-along. Come immerse yourselves in the music! (Unistructure Janikies)

Prayer Room for Mourning to End Racism in Our Religious Society (Unistructure 350)
 

4:15 Open meeting to hear concerns

5:00 - 6:30 Dinner (Unistructure Salmanson Dining Room)

Intentional Quaker Community ~ Discussion for those interested in exploring New Hampshire community based on Quaker values. (under tent)

6:00 Bookstore Closes (see details under announcements)

6:00  Daily Twelve-Step Meeting (Unistructure 354)

6:15 Vespers: Singing for all ages (outside Rotunda)

• Memorial minute for Elise Boulding (Well)

• Meeting to Hear God’s Call

• Hear & approve minutes

• Homework for tomorrow and closing worship

8:00 Coffee House (Salmanson Dinning Hall, Unistructure)

Registration Check-in on Wednesday will be from 9:30–10:30am and 4:15–5:15pm (Hall 16, room 308C)

* The Yearly Meeting News is available Saturday-Wednesday mornings at breakfast and on the web at sessions.neym.org/ym-news, with information about events at Sessions. Deadlines for submissions: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 1:30pm. Drop off materials at the Info Desk, located in the Rotunda in the Unistructure. Announcements, notices, and flyers not specifically related to Sessions will not be included in the YM News. Please check with the Info Desk for where to post these items.