Why violence ?Cartoon and art exhibition
“Why Violence?”, the campaign for violence reduction, has arranged an exhibition of the cartoons submitted to The Alternative Turner Prize competition and artworks sent in by junior schools, 140 in all, on the theme of violence reduction.
The exhibition will be in Dublin Civic Offices, Wood Quay, open 9.0 am to 5.0 pm from Monday to Friday 22nd to 26th March.
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Europe and Middle East
Young Friends’ Spring Gathering
2 – 9 Apr 2010 Moyallon Friends Meeting N. Ireland
How we Experience Conflict
European and Middle Eastern Young Friends (EMEYF) invite young Friends in the region (and those who are interested in Quakerism) of 18 years and older to Northern Ireland for our Spring Gathering 2010.
Spend a week surrounded by green pastures and beautiful countryside at the Moyallon Centre on the grounds of a historic Quaker Meeting House. What brings us into conflict? How do we deal with conflict, spiritual and otherwise? Are we afraid of conflict? Can all conflicts be resolved? We will explore these questions in a safe environment through worship-sharing and reflecting on our personal experiences. Drawing on our different cultural backgrounds, we will build a diverse community with friendship, fun and fellowship.
The programme will use the local conflict as a launching point to explore our personal and spiritual conflicts. The group will be introduced to Northern Irish culture and history, visit Belfast, and have plenty of time for reflection.
Please do not let financial limitations prevent you from applying as we have bursaries to help cover costs. However, as our resources are limited, approach your local or yearly meeting first so that EMEYF bursaries can go to those who do not have access to outside funding.
Accommodation: En-suite rooms of four to six. Bedding can be provided for an additional cost. Wheelchair access.
We will be cooking our own food. www.moyallon.co.uk
Application: Forms available at EMEYF. You can fill it in online or download and send to: Liz Seume, Von-der-Tann Str. 25, 83022 Rosenheim, Germany
Who should attend: Young Quakers (18 years and over) from European and Middle Eastern Meetings, and those interested in Quakerism
Location: Moyallon Centre, Portadown, Northern Ireland
Contact: Liz Sugden Seume or Mair
Transport tips: Moyallon Centre is 3 miles from Portadown, which is easily accessible by train and bus. The nearest airports are in Belfast.
Charge: £135 or €150, conc. available, excluding transport
Quaker Youth Pilgrimage 2010
14 July – 13 August 2010
The Quaker Youth Pilgrimage is a long standing ministry which helps young people aged between 16 and 18 from the United States and Europe to explore their Quaker roots.
The Pilgrimage takes place every two years, and will next be held in July-August 2010 in the North West of the United States.
Up to 28 young Friends ages 16-18 during the pilgrimage will be guided by four adult leaders. Half the pilgrims and leaders will be from the Section of the Americas and half from the Europe and Middle East Section.
An FWCC youth pilgrimage is an opportunity to:
- Develop your relationship with God
- Gain understanding of Quaker process
- Explore Quaker history
- Experience different Friends’ traditions and forms of worship
- Form a community and lasting friendships
- Participate in a service project