Yearly Meeting 2008
Peacemaking from the Inside Out
JUNE 12-15, 2008
BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY, BLUFFTON, OHIO
Featured Speaker: Helen Horn
Athens Meeting
10 ANSWERS TO THE QUESTION
"WHY SHOULD I ATTEND LAKE ERIE YEARLY MEETING’S ANNUAL GATHERING THIS YEAR?"
1. You can meet interesting and diverse Friends from across the region, and have a chance for deep conversations with them.
2. You can learn about many different Quaker organizations from their information tables.
3. Your children can enjoy a fun and spirit-filled program.
4. You can join in the sense of the meeting as we conduct the business of our Yearly Meeting.
5. You can get up with the sun and attend early morning Bible study led by Marty Grundy. You can stay up with the stars discussing deep matters with old and new friends.
6. You can soak up an informative and inspirational message from the Plenary speaker, Helen Horn, of Athens Meeting.
7. You can join small intergenerational worship sharing groups on the theme of this year’s meeting, "Peace from the Inside Out."
8. You can browse and purchase from a rich display of books of interest to Quakers.
9. You can spend unscheduled time in your own spiritual practice, walking in a nearby nature preserve, singing, or socializing.
10. You can enjoy the fellowship of an evening of folk dancing with a watermelon social.
In short, this is a rich opportunity for a few days of retreat away from your regular routine and enjoying Quaker fellowship and worship.
See the Spring 2008 Bulletin with Insert for more information and registration materials.