SAYMA

Yearly Meeting June 11 – 14, 2015

Warren Wilson College

Swannanoa, North Carolina

Clerk’s Welcome

As incoming clerk of Southern Appalachian Yearly Meeting and Association, I want to welcome everyone, particularly newcomers, to our annual sessions: 2015 version. (In a sense, although I have been coming to this get-together since the mid-1970s, I am as fresh as the newest Friend here because this is the first yearly meeting I will serve as clerk. I’ve muttered many times over those years about the foibles of clerks so this is your chance to mutter about me.) I look forward to getting to know you all better, even the ones who’ve been coming as long as I have. Two words of caution:

1) The reason we gather is to conduct business, an activity Friends have been following since 1661; now we do other things, to be sure – go to workshops and worship sharing, watch a talent show, hear speakers, dance, and lunch and dine together lingering over empty plates and a final scoop of ice cream as we explore with each other the things that are eternal —but we are still here to conduct our joint business, and I will endeavor to see that we do it as lightly, seriously, and expeditiously as possible.

2) You can help, by coming to those business sessions, listening carefully so you know what’s going on, and maybe adding something you are convinced God’s Spirit is prodding you to say. But pledge to come unprepared so that you will be constantly faithful to those divine leadings and yourself. Hold us—and me especially—in the Light, the same Light of Christ that guided those early Friends in 1661 to announce our most distinctive testimony, the one that proclaimed that Friends would not engage in outward war or wield carnal weapons. It’s a long and honored tradition we embark on, together.

Larry Ingle

Clerk of SAYMA

Yearly Meeting Expectations

While we are guests here, let us be mindful that Friends live in the discipline of the Spirit and our individual actions reflect on the Religious Society of Friends. Parents and SAYF sponsors should be actively responsible for their children. Please read and follow the policies of Warren Wilson College for the use of their campus.

Campus Policies

1. Conference participants and guests must abide by all local, state, and federal laws as well as all college policies and regulations. Any person, group or organization violating any of the above may be asked to leave college property and any agreement for future use of college facilities and services may be pronounced null and void.

2. Treat college property with care and respect: no littering, damage or maltreatment of buildings, lawns, or surrounding areas. Conferees will be responsible for payment for property that is damaged, lost, or stolen.

3. All college-furnished equipment must be left in the room or facility as found unless permission is granted for removal or rearrangement. Even with permission, the conferee must return it to its original place before leaving.

4. Smoking is restricted to designated smoking structures on campus. 5. The purchase, possession or use of drugs known as “controlled substances”

is forbidden by law. 6. Possession or use of firearms, weapons, fireworks or candles is illegal on

campus. 7. No pets are allowed on campus 8. Children must be under adult supervision at all times.

Warren Wilson Services

WW college bookstore & post office in Gladfelter and the Print Shop in the Log Cabin are open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

There is also a FedEx Office about 5 minutes from campus.

Yearly Meeting Planning Committee 2015 Carol Ciscel, Clerk and Layout Editor for Printed Programs Chris Berg, Recording Registrar and Bookstore Coordinator Laura Seeger, On-site Registrar; Lissa West, Co-Registrar

Hank Fay, Plenary Program Coordinator Judy Guerry, Workshop Coordinator Arnold Karr, Worship Coordinator

Bob Welsh, Site Coordinator Mary Jahntz, JYM Coordinator

Wren Hendrickson, SAYF Representative Samuel Leeman-Munk, YAF Contact Bethany Vega, YAF Representative

Quotes from John Woolman

Do we feel an affectionate regard to posterity; and are

we employed to promote their happiness? Do our minds, in things outward, look beyond our own dissolution, and are we contriving for the prosperity of our children after us? Let us then, like wise builders, lay the foundation deep.

Of late a deep exercise hath attended my mind, that Friends may dig deep, may carefully cast forth the loose matter, and get down to the rock, the sure foundation, and there harken to that divine Voice which gives a clear and certain sound.

Men’s happiness stands not in great possessions, but in a heart devoted to follow Christ, in that use of things, where customs contrary to universal love have no power over us.

Many are the vanities and luxuries of the present age, and in laboring to support a way of living conformable to the present world, the departure from that wisdom that is pure and peaceable hath been great.

There is a principle which is pure, placed in the human mind, which in different places and ages hath had different names. It is, however, pure and proceeds from God. It is deep and inward confined to no forms of religion nor excluded from any, where the heart stands in perfect sincerity. In whomsoever this takes root and grows, of what nation so ever, they become brethren.

FEEDBACK: When you get home, please watch your inbox for an email from SAYMA with a link to an online evaluation. Fill it out and submit it online. If you don’t have email, let the registrar know before you leave on Sunday and we’ll mail you a paper copy. Last year 88 attenders filled out surveys – thanks!

What is mine to do? SAYMA Yearly Meeting 2015

Topic Index:

Check in & out, meals, accessibility 2 YM Central: books, displays, Chat ‘n Chew 3

Worship at SAYMA 4 Plenary Sessions 5

Yearly Meeting Schedule at a Glance 6&7 Campus Map Center pages

Workshops 10—12 Let’s Get Moving Activities 13

YAF Schedule 13 JYM Schedule 14

SAYF Schedule 15 Agenda: Meeting for Business 16

Campus Policies, YMPC members Inside back cover My Schedule, e-mail evaluation Back cover

Location Index: See map in center of program. Gladfelter – upper level – northeast entrance

Business meetings & plenaries in Canon; meals in cafeteria Gladfelter – lower level – southeast entrance

Registration, bookstore, WQO displays, all-day coffee, Chat & Chew Gladfelter Upper Patio: Drop-off/Pick-up for JYM Gladfelter Lower Patio: Sing-a-long after dinner

Jensen classroom building: Most workshops and Worship Sharing groups

Men’s and women’s late night worship Jensen 113: Dedicated worship space

Pavilion: early morning worship, drum circle, SAYF graduation Bryson Gym: Intergenerational Games,

Talent Show, Saturday Night Dance

Fellowship Hall, lower level: JYM sessions Vining A, B, and C: SAYF dorms and sessions

ANTC Dorm: YAF dorm, Simple Supper Option Dorland and Schafer Dorms: general housing

Village A & B: accessible housing

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General Information

Check in Everyone at Yearly Meeting must check in. Report any unregistered person to the registrar.

Your SAYMA nametag gives you access to Yearly Meeting activities.

No one may visit SAYF or JYM who is not registered.

Registration Hours Registration is open most of the day Thursday, as well as Friday morning & evening, and Saturday morning.

Early Arrivals: Dorms will open Wednesday evening; the cafeteria opens at noon on Thursday.

Check out After breakfast Sunday, pack up your things, lock the door to your room, and turn in your keys and name tag holders to the registrar.

If you rented linens, leave pillows & blankets folded on the bed, put sheets & towels in a pillow case and leave it outside your door.

Sunday, June 14 check-out times 8 a.m.—9 a.m.

12 noon—12:30 p.m.

Child Protection Policy

Staff & full-time volunteers with JYM or SAYF have applied, had a background check, and an interview with the steering committee of the program. You are welcome to visit the programs as long as you have your name tag and these staff & volunteers are present.

Meals at SAYMA

Entrees include vegetarian, vegan and even gluten-free (but no separate prep). There are pizzas at supper, salads lunch & dinner, hot food every meal – and ice cream.

Show your name tag at the door; it lists your pre-paid meals.

Meal tickets cannot be refunded.

Accessibility

Golf Carts climb the hill between Gladfelter and Jensen. They also shuttle between the dorms and the main campus. Call 828-230-3912 to schedule a pick-up.

No-stairs access to the lower level of Gladfelter is through the lower patio on the southeast side of Gladfelter across the lawn. The golf cart can drop you off there.

Elevators: Village A&B dorms and the Jensen classroom building have elevators. The Jensen elevator is in the SE corner.

For a nearly level path around the bottom of the hill from Gladfelter to Jensen: Bear right and go past the Log Cabin. (See map in center of this program.) It brings you to the elevator lobby in Jensen on the 1st floor. Workshops and worship sharing are on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Jensen is locked after midnight.

Dorm rooms have thermostats which are under your control.

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Yearly Meeting Central lower level of Gladfelter.

registration bookstore & sales desk WQO displays bulletin board coffee pot evening Chat & Chew

SAYMA Bookstore

You may browse the books from FGC any time on the lower level of Gladfelter. If no one is at the sales desk, leave your book with your name and come back to settle by 10 p.m. on Saturday. Cash or check only please.

Sales desk hours Thursday, June 13 6 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 14

11 a.m. – 12 noon 1 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15

1:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. 9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

There is also a free book exchange table this year.

Closed on Sunday.

Chat & Chew

Our hosts this year are…

Thursday: Asheville Friday:

Swannanoa Saturday:

Berea

Chat& Chew begins after the plenaries on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Please don’t take drinks & snacks into the bookstore and be sure to dispose of paper products & left-overs properly.

WQO Displays

Wider Quaker Organizations have displays on the lower level of Gladfelter. Many have brochures, bumper stickers, buttons, etc. for you to pick up.

Drone Project Quilts

Quilts from the Drone Project are on display in the center lobby on the 3rd floor of Jensen courtesy of Quaker House. Next they’ll be traveling to FGC Gathering in Cullowhee, NC in July.

Emergency? Call the site coordinator at 828-230-3912 or the registrar at 423-400-4091. Or just dial 911.

No Swimming

The pool at the Aquatic Center is closed until further notice

for roof repairs. No swimming this year.

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Worship at SAYMA

SAYMA's Ministry & Nurture Committee holds in the Light the spiritual life of monthly meetings, worship groups, and individuals, as well as the spiritual life of this SAYMA Yearly Gathering. We invite you to sit with us as we focus on a worshipful atmosphere during each Meeting for Worship for Business. Visit with us at our table during dinner on Friday or stop and talk with us anytime to get to know us or to express any concerns. Look for the red heart sticker on our nametags. Each session of Meeting for Business opens with silent, expectant worship.

Worship Sharing Friday & Saturday 10:45—11:45 a.m.

Your group is listed on the back of your name tag.

Woolman’s Friday Queries How am I called to follow the Christ-Spirit,

that only universal love should have power over me?

How does conforming to the present world cause us to depart from pure and peaceable wisdom?

How may Friends dig more deeply?

Woolman’s Saturday Queries Do we feel an affectionate regard to future

generations? In what does the prosperity we desire for

them consist? How best can we promote true happiness in

times to come?

Plenary Worship

Canon Lounge – Gladfelter – upper level

Opening Worship Thursday 1-2 p.m.

Closing Worship Sunday 11—noon

Early Morning Worship

Friday Saturday Sunday 6:30 a.m. Pavilion

Evening Worship 6:15—7:15 p.m.

Jensen 113 Thursday

Centering worship Friday

Meeting for Remembrance

Saturday YAF-led worship

sharing

Worship Space Open almost any time

for quiet worship Jensen 113

Late Night Worship Thursday

Friday Saturday ~ 9:30 p.m.

Men’s Worship Jensen 313

Women’s Worship Jensen 317

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Plenary Sessions

Thursday afternoon, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Mornings Canon Lounge, Gladfelter – upper level

Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business

Business meeting is open to everyone. Look for the agenda on page 16.

Thursday Night 7:30 p.m. Canon Lounge, Gladfelter – upper level

John Woolman: Contemplative & Activist

Michael Birkel from Earlham College Michael will help us understand the life and leadings of John

Woolman an influential Friend from Colonial New Jersey. Woolman was an early abolitionist who went about his calling in a very Quakerly way, never condemning his fellow Quakers who kept slaves, but laboring with them so that they might see the Light.

Friday Night 7:30 p.m. Canon Lounge, Gladfelter – upper level

What is Mine to Do?

SAYMA graduates of the School of the Spirit Answering the query posed by our theme, these Friends will share

reflections with us about their leadings. After the panel speaks, members of the audience will be given a chance to witness to their own leadings. Saturday Afternoon Intergenerational Talent Show

3:15 p.m. Bryson Gym Refreshments: vine, cheese, and chocolate

Jonathan Schinhofen from Berea is our MC. Everyone is welcome to participate, but you need to sign up ahead of time. If you didn’t do that when you registered, talk with Jonathan by supper on Friday.

Saturday Night Intergenerational Folk Dance 7:30 p.m. Bryson Gym

Our caller, Charlotte Crittenden, is from Brasstown, NC where fun times always include music and dancing. Charlotte has been calling since 2007 and continues to be amazed at the joyous and unifying effects of dance in communities everywhere. With a friendly, easy-going attitude and clear teaching, Charlotte gets dancers of all experience levels up and dancing together. Her contagious enthusiasm is sure to get you moving!

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Yearly Meeting Schedule . . .

Thursday Friday

Times are Eastern Standard Time. Early Morning Worship

6:30—7 a.m. Pavilion Breakfast: Gladfelter Cafeteria 7:15 to 8

Early check-in begins 4:30 p.m. Wednesday

(See page 2 for Registration info.)

Informal activities only Wednesday evening

and Thursday morning.

Cafeteria opens at lunch Thursday.

Meeting for Business

8:15—10:30 a.m. Canon Lounge

Worship Sharing 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

(Location listed on your nametag.)

Lunch: Gladfelter Cafeteria – noon to 1 p.m.

Opening Worship 1—2 p.m.

Canon Lounge, Gladfelter upper Level

Workshops 1:15 to 3:00 p.m.

(See pages 10—12 for rooms in Jensen.)

Meeting for Business 2—4:45 p.m.

Canon Lounge, Gladfelter upper Level

Let’s Get Moving 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.

(See page 13 for list and locations.)

YAF Business Meeting – ANTC dorm

Dinner: Gladfelter Cafeteria – 5 to 6 p.m. Sing-a-Long

Gladfelter lower patio 6:15 to 7:15

Evening Worship: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Take level path to Jensen 113, lowest level

Centering Worship

Sing-a-Long Gladfelter lower patio 6:15 to 7:15

Evening Worship: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Take level path to Jensen 113, lowest level

Worship for Remembrance

Thursday Plenary Program Michael Birkel, Earlham College

(Description on page 5.) 7:30 p.m. Canon Lounge

Friday Plenary Program Graduates of the School of the Spirit

(Description on page 5.) 7:30 p.m. Canon Lounge

Chat & Chew Gladfelter, lower level After the plenary

Women’s Worship About 9:30 p.m. Jensen 317

Men’s Worship About 9:30 p.m. Jensen 313

Chat & Chew Gladfelter, lower level After the plenary

SAYF Fishbowl: adult/teen dialog 9:15 pm Vining C All ages welcome

Women’s Worship ~ 9:30 p.m. Jensen 317 Men’s Worship ~ 9:30 p.m. Jensen 313

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. . . at a Glance

Saturday Sunday Early Morning Worship

6:30—7 a.m. Pavilion Early Morning Worship

6:30—7 a.m. Pavilion Breakfast: Gladfelter Cafeteria – 7:15 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Meeting for Business

8:15—10:30 a.m. Canon Lounge

Pack up and check-out 8—9 a.m.

Meeting for Business 9 – 11 a.m.

Canon Lounge, Gladfelter

Worship Sharing 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

(Location listed on your name tag)

Closing Worship 11 a.m.—noon

Canon Lounge, Gladfelter Late check-out: noon to 12:30.

Lunch: Gladfelter Cafeteria – noon to 1 p.m.

Workshops 1:15 to 3:00 p.m.

(See pages 10—12 for rooms in Jensen.)

Meeting for Worship with attention to Business

proposed agenda – page 16

YAF activities – page 13 JYM schedule – page 14

SAYF schedule – page 15

= JYM is in session.

Mealtime interest groups are posted • at the Registration desk and • on the cafeteria bulletin board.

Emergency?

Dial 911 or…

Site Coordinator: 828-230-3912 Registrar: 423-400-4091

Intergenerational Talent Show 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.

Bryson Gym (see page 5 for info)

Dinner: Gladfelter Cafeteria 5 to 6 p.m.

Sing-a-Long Covered patio outside Meeting Central 6:15 to 7:15

YAF-led Worship Sharing for all ages 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Jensen 113

Take level path to lowest level of Jensen

Intergenerational Folk Dance (description on page 5)

Bryson Gym 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Chat & Chew Gladfelter, lower level After the dance

Women’s Worship ~ 9:30 p.m. Jensen 317 Men’s Worship ~ 9:30 p.m. Jensen 313

YAF Business Meeting

ANTC Dorm 9 p.m. till

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Friday Workshops – 1:15 to 3:00 p.m.

Workshop locations are listed here. Your workshop choices can be found on the back of your name tag.

#1 Does Dr. Who have a Traveling Minute? Jensen 317 Why is the doctor so appealing to many Friends? Would he make a good Quaker – or just a good Dalek? We’ll explore weighty theological questions like these on the minds of his many fans. Michael Birkel, Earlham College

#2 Learning from New Meetings Jensen 313 Since 2012, FGC’s New Meetings Project has taught us a lot about supporting and nurturing new worship groups & meetings. We hear from new Friends most they most need and I’ll share with you what they have to teach us. Bill Brent, FGC

#3 How do I support Equality? Jensen 217 Economic inequality is a big topic today. Thanks to Thomas Pickety, a French economist, we have a wealth of new data about it. Let’s take a look at some of his findings in the light of the Quaker equality testimony. David Ciscel, Memphis

#4 What is mine to do at the UN? Jensen 212 The United Nations embodies Friends’ hopes for peace in a troubled world and yet it seems so distant. How can Friends understand and support the promise of the United Nations in its work for peace? Doug Bennett, New England YM

#5 John Woolman on Resignation Jensen 316 Woolman is our go-to example for recognizing “what is mine to do?” He was truly focused on being fully resigned to the will of God. We’ll study his discipline of resignation as he presents it in his journal. Wood Bouldin, Greenbrier Valley

#6 A Course for Conflict Solvers Jensen 213 I’ve been led to develop a 6-week, once weekly course to spread the use of the inner Spirit to non-Quakers. By experiencing the “how” and exploring the “why” you’ll have opportunities to bring this to your community too. Hank Fay,Berea

#7 When Public Speaking is Your’s to do Jensen 314 Stage fright needn’t keep you from speaking out; it’s time to embrace a gentle but powerful approach so you can follow your leadings with confidence. All it takes is three surprisingly Quakerly shifts in perspective. Melissa Lewis, Swannanoa

#8 Cracking the Code of Racial Inequity Jensen 216 Let’s get together to discern what is ours to do about racial inequity within ourselves, our institutions, and our communities. We’ll view different parts of the film we saw last year and find ways to support one another.

Bert Skellie & Susan Firestone, Atlanta

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Friday workshops, continued: # 9 Lucretia’s Leadings Jensen 113 Lucretia Mott, the most widely known Quaker woman in 19th century America, raised 6 children and found time to advocate for Blacks, women, and Irish immigrants. What do we remember about her? What can she teach us? Carol Ciscel, Memphis

#10 Is Clerking Mine to Do? Canon Lounge

What does a clerk do? How is a clerk different from a moderator? Are you being called to be a clerk? Are you already clerking and want some perspective on what is and what is not within that domain? Tim Lamm, Berea

#11 Many Dimensions of Meaning Jensen 214 Exploring the dimensions of meaning can help us evaluate what is an authentic expression of values and what is not and why it is that problems lurk in attempts to carry out a leading. Pat Gailey, Berea

#12 Answering the Karbarak Call At the world consultation in Kenya in 2012, I saw an opportunity for my own meeting to join with Samburu Friends Meeting in a project to foster education among Samburu women. A simulation game with help us understand the life choices of Samburu women. Geeta McGahey, Celo

Saturday Workshops – 1:15 to 3:00 p.m.

#13 Stories of Leadings and Service Find out what participating in Quaker Voluntary Service can mean. QVS was formed from a leading within SAYMA to help young adults explore the Quaker way and discover their own leadings. QVS Volunteers, Staff, and Alumni #14 Rufus Jones: from inward life to outward Leadings Canon Lounge Rufus Jones (1863-1948) was the most influential Quaker of the last century among liberal Friends. We will reflect on some of his writings focusing on the inward life and outward leadings. Michael Birkel, Earlham College #15 Godly Play for First Day School Developing a robust curriculum for First Day School is challenging. The template of Godly Play helps us tell bible stories and stories of Quaker Faith & Practice in a way that is accessible for children. Learn two stories. Alison Mawle, Atlanta

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Saturday workshops, continued: #16 Intergenerational Games Bryson Gym SAYMA adults are invited to join SAYFers and children from Junior Yearly Meeting in playing cooperative games and sharing time with each other.

# 17 Scarcity & Abundance Consciouness Jensen 314 Using paired words for scarcity & abundance we’ll work together to see how unity consciousness sustains life. These paired words came to me in about 10 minutes as I worked on my Master of Divinity thesis. Elizabeth Long, Lexington KY

# 18 Are you a Conscientious Objector? Jensen 214 Linking Selective Service registration with driver’s licenses makes it difficult for young Friends to grasp what a commitment to the military means. We can help articulate their beliefs against war and violence. Lynn & Steve Newsom and Curt Torell, Quaker House

# 19 Living a Non-violent Life Jensen 213

What does it mean to live a non-violent life? New activities can help us upgrade our commitment and empower our efforts to change the dominant human cultural value from violence to non-violence. Bill Reynolds, Chattanooga

# 20 What is Racism? Jensen 216 What does racism have to do with us? What can we do about it? Paricipants will have an opportunity to respond to racism in their own hearts, their communities, and the larger society. Lauren Adams, Desaray Smith, Sharon Smith, Asheville

# 21 Publishing as Way Opens Jensen 217 Have you felt led to write, but worry about publishing? Do you wonder about self-publishing or eBooks? I’ll share 15 years of experience with the various paths to publication: using new venues while avoiding the wolves. Judy Geary, Boone

# 22 Speaking Green to Power Jensen 317 Gain confidence lobbying on climate change. We will brief you on the facts, issues, and legislation, and rehearse your own meeting with your member of Congress through role play. Christopher Eaton, Atlanta; Jane Hiles, Birmingham, Charlie Wilton, Berea

#23 Sharing Stories of Forgiveness Jensen 313 Life has given all of us scars and wounds. I’ll share how the murder of my daughter affected my life; how taking one step at a time has brought some extraordinary experience. Others can share their stories too. Hector Black, Cookeville

#24 Finding Your Calling Jensen 316 We’ll do an exercise in which each of us matches their greatest joy with the world’s greatest needs. That intersection marks our true calling. Then we’ll share revelations and challenges in worship sharing. Bob McGahey, Celo

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YAF activities

SAYMA Young Adult Friends (age 18 to 35 or young at heart) are a community of peers who nurture and support each other within the open, safe, and sacred space of the Quaker Community at Yearly Meeting.

In addition to participating with Older Adult Friends (OAFs) in business meeting and at plenaries & workshops, YAFs have special activities:

YAF Business Meetings Friday 3:15 to 4:45 and Saturday 9 p.m. ANTC Dorm

Evening Worship: YAF-led Worship Sharing for all Saturday 6:15—7:15 p.m. Jensen 105

Welcome for SAYF graduates Late Saturday night after YAF business meeting

If you are younger than eighteen, but feel that YAF is best for you, please contact the YAF clerk, Samuel Leeman-Munk in the ANTC dorm.

Let’s Get Moving! Friday from 3:15 to 4:45

Rhythm & Chant Meditation Circle – with Aaron Ruscetta at the Pavilion Drumming for the Spirit – some drums provided, but bring your own

if you have one.

Piano Recital – with Richard Allen in room 20 in the Kittredge Music Annex Richard will play his own composition, 2000 Years Ago in Jerusalem –

eight piano pieces with transformative power.

Nature Mediation – with Laura Seeger – meet at the Kittredge Lobby Hike to the meditation hut and woship with the sounds of nature.

The trail is short and easy, but sturdy shoes are best.

Creek Walk – with Mary Jahntz – meet at the upper Gladfelter Patio Join JYM’s hike to the creek. Plan to get wet – wading and splashing.

Kite Flying – with Chuck Jones – meet at the pedestrian bridge Walk to the soccer fields to fly kites with kite-maker Chuck Jones.

Farm Tour – a Warren Wilson student – meet at the Gladfelter lower patio Visit the Warren Wilson farm – animals, fields, & gardens.

Maps of the campus hiking trails are available at the registration desk.

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Junior Yearly Meeting 2015 Mary Jahntz, Coordinator

Thursday June 11

1:00 p.m. Sign-in Gladfelter Patio 1:15 walk to Fellowship Hall

JYM in session 4:45 walk to Gladfelter Patio

5:00 Sign-out

dinner with parents

6 p.m. Sign-in Gladfelter Patio 6:15 walk to Fellowship Hall

JYM in session

8:45 p.m. walk to Gladfelter Patio 9 p.m. Sign-out

Friday June 12

8:00 a.m. Sign-in Gladfelter Patio 8:15 walk to Fellowship Hall

JYM in session

11:45 walk to Gladfelter Patio 12 noon Sign-out

lunch with parents

1:00 p.m. Sign-in Gladfelter Patio 1:15 walk to Fellowship Hall

JYM in session 3:15 p.m. walk to Creek

stopping at Gladfelter Patio for Let’s Get Moving participants

4:45 walk to Gladfelter Patio 5:00 p.m. Sign-out

dinner with parents

Saturday June 13

8 a.m. Sign-in Gladfelter Patio 8:15 walk to Fellowship Hall

JYM in session

11:45 walk to Gladfelter Patio 12 noon Sign-out

lunch with parents

1:00 p.m. sign-in Gladfelter Patio 1:15 p.m. walk to Bryson Gym for Intergenerational Games

JYM in session 3:00 Sign-out at Gladfelter Patio activities with parents

(Talent show, dinner, and folk dance)

Sunday June 14 9:00 a.m. Sign-in Gladfelter Patio

9:15 walk to Fellowship Hall JYM in session

10:30 a.m. Return to Gladfelter For epistle – closing circle

11:45 Sign-out Gladfelter Patio

Good-bye till next year!

JYM meets on the lower level of the Fellowship Hall behind the Chapel. Sign-in & sign-out happens on the Gladfelter Upper Patio.

Parents may also bring their children to the appropriate location. JYM spends time at the creek and Bryson Gym.

Friday evening June 12

6 p.m. Sign-in Gladfelter Patio 6:15 walk to Fellowship Hall

JYM in session 8:45 walk to Gladfelter Patio

9:00 p.m. Sign-out

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SAYF Schedule

Thursday, June 11

6 p.m. SAYF dorm opens and SAYF check-in begins 9:30 p.m. FAN meeting 10 p.m. Nurturing Committee 11 p.m. Opening Circle 1 a.m. Lights out

Saturday, June 13

8 a.m. Breakfast in SAYF dorm 9 a.m. announcements 10 a.m. SAYF meeting for business 12 noon – lunch in the cafeteria 1 p.m. Roll Call at Vining C 1:15 p.m. Intergenerational games or other SAYMA workshop 3:15 p.m. Talent Show: Bryson (Contact Jonathan Schinhofen

to participate – see p.5) 5 p.m. – dinner in cafeteria 6—7 p.m. Optional singing on Gladfelter Patio 6:45—7:15 Check-in roll call at Vining C 7:30 Folk Dance: Bryson 9:30 p.m. Dorm roll call. 10:00 p.m. SAYF Graduation 1 a.m. Lights out

Sunday, June 14

8:30 Breakfast at the SAYF dorm Pack and clean-up 9:30 a.m. Epistle sharing at SAYMA business meeting 10 a.m. SAYF closing circle and Worship Journal 12 noon – lunch in cafeteria

SAYF Friends ages 12-18 have their own dorms at SAYMA (Vining A, B, and C), separate programs and activities, and on-going supervision.

Middle schoolers also have some age-specific activities.

The SAYF dorm opens: at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 11 (after dinner) SAYFers must be with parents or sponsors until then.

Invitation to Adult Friends: SAYF invites adult Friends to a special fishbowl: Adult/Teen Dialog on Friday at 9:15 p.m. in Vining C.

Friday, June 12

8:30 Breakfast in SAYF dorm 9 a.m. Orientation 10 to noon community building led by graduating seniors 12 noon – lunch in cafeteria 1 p.m. Roll call at the SAYF dorm 1:15 p.m. 1) SAYMA Workshop or 2) Middle School SAYF workshop 3:30 p.m. Roll call at Vining C Trust Lifts 5 p.m. – dinner in cafeteria 6 p.m. optional Singing on Gladfelter Patio 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. check-in roll call 7:30 p.m. SAYMA Plenary: Canon 9 p.m. Roll Call at the SAYF dorm 9:15 p.m. choice of Fishbowl: (1) Middle school group (2) Dialog with adult Friends 11 p.m. Wink game with YAF 1 a.m. Lights Out

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Agenda: Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business Note: agenda is subject to change.

Reports to SAYMA are available at http://sayma.org/top/2015. We’ll have reading tables at yearly meeting with paper copies as well.

Thursday, June 11 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Opening worship 1—2 p.m.

Welcome/Reading Introductions/Roll Call

Agenda review

Appoint Epistle Committee Appoint Naming Committee

Reports: Administrative Assistant Treasurer

Wider Quaker Presentations: FCNL and FGC

Committee Reports: Nominating Web Manager

Announcements

Friday, June 12 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Worshipful silent expectant waiting

Welcome/Reading Introductions/Roll Call Agenda review

Finish business from Thursday

Wider Quaker Presentations: FPT and Quaker House

Finance Committee – first reading of budget for next year

Committee Reports: Nominating

Handbook Peace & Social Concerns Ecological Concerns Network

Announcements

Saturday, June 13 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Worshipful silent expectant waiting Welcome/Reading Introductions/Roll Call Agenda Review Finish business from Friday

Finance: 2nd budget reading

Committee Reports Nominating Ministry & Nurture SAYF Steering Committee

Reports: SAYMA’s Reps to WQOs

Set dates & hosts for Rep. meetings

Announcements

Sunday, June 14 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Worshipful silent expectant waiting Welcome/Reading: Introductions/Roll Call

Final Report from Nominations

Report from Naming committee

Reading of Epistles

Finish business from Saturday

Registrar’s report

Site Selection: 2016, 2017

Minute of thanks

Announcements

Closing worship: 11 to noon