Youth Program at WIBM/Michener Weekend

SEYM Youth. photo: Mira Tanna

A full youth program is planned for Friday through Sunday, January 17-19, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, which is SEYM’s Winter Interim Business Meeting and Michener Lecture weekend. All events are at the Orlando Friends Meetinghouse. It’s a great opportunity for parents to participate in the weekend’s events— while the kids are having fun!

Kody Hersh, SEYM’s Youth & Young Adult Coordinator, writes:

In light of recent U.S. military action against Iran and the escalated possibility of war, I thought it would be a good time for the youth program to revisit the Quaker peace testimony and anti-war activism.

Friday evening (7-9pm) will be informal, time to hang out, get to know any new people, and play games.

Saturday morning (9am-noon), we’ll have an anti-war teach in. We’ll discuss:

• How to understanding the current crisis
• What is war actually like? With guests Ray Jenkins (Vietnam war veteran) and Carl Hersh (former war correspondent) sharing their experience
• The Quaker peace testimony
• Conscientious objection to military service

Saturday afternoon (1-5pm), youth will plan an anti-war action (vigil, letter-writing, public art, whatever it is– they’ll decide and plan it, with adults for resource and support).

Sunday morning (9:30-11am), we’ll join Orlando Meeting’s worship and Young Friends group (First Day School/religious education), and

Sunday afternoon (1-4pm), we’ll take the action youth have planned!

Webster Cottage & Orlando Meetinghouse

I would love to see you and your kids that weekend! All you need to do to register is let me know you’re coming.

•   email Youth & Young Adult Coordinator 
• 407-850-8457

There is no cost, and several meals will be provided by Orlando Meeting during the weekend. Housing may still be available with local Friends, if you’re coming from a distance. (See details here)

If you have other logistical questions or challenges, please let me know! I would love to problem-solve with you!