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JanYM25 Programs

Programs for the Quakers Australia AGM and January Yearly Meeting 2025

We have an innovative program for this special JanYM25.

Here are some of the highlights:

  • January 16, 2025:

    • Online Preparatory Session: Recognition of attenders and non-members participating in Yearly Meetings.
    • Online Threshing Meeting: Discussion of Future Yearly Meetings.
  • January 17, 2025:

    • On-ground All-Ages A Summer's Day: Community-based activities like yoga, picnics, and connecting with others.
    • Online/On-Ground Retreat with Drew Thomas: Reflective session titled Settling in to Spirit" (please click on link and read)
    • Guest Speakers from Britain Yearly Meeting: Insights from Michael Booth and Sarah Donaldson.
      • See notes made during the zoom session HERE, including and visual notes by Siobhan Harpur.
      • For answers to the questions posted to chat during the Zoom session, read this Q&A by the presenters.
  • January 18, 2025:

    • How Are You? What’s Been Happening?: Regional Meeting Clerks' annual reports and sharing session.
    • QA AGM and Formal Session 1 for Yearly Meeting Business: National-level discernment of proposals from committees and working groups.
    • All-Ages Gathering in Community: Sharing experiences, slideshow, and creative activities.
  • January 19, 2025:

    • What’s on in 2025?: Overview of the QA Calendar, July YM2025 plans, and upcoming activities.
    • Share & Tells Open Mic: A platform to share projects and concerns.
    • Formal Session 2 for Overflow Yearly Meeting Business Session: Additional time for unresolved business and Closing Minute. This session included Impressions of JanYM25: Reflections on the Yearly Meeting experience.
    • Online Worship and Fellowship with FORM
  • January 23, 2025:

    • QA/AYM Rules Changes Information Session: Presentation and discussion of proposed rule changes.