PYM Annual Sessions

Events at Haverford College

Saturday, July 6
9-10am: FGC Gathering closing worship – PYM attendees welcome even if not registered for the Gathering 
???10 – 12:30: Lunch available for purchase through FGC 
1:00 – 5:30: PYM Meeting for Business* 

Worship and welcome
"Setting the table;" preparing for meeting for worship with attention to business
Nomination to PYM positions (for decision)  
2025 Yearly Meeting budget (for decision)
Consideration of Israel and Palestine (for discussion)
Update on the lobbying policy (for discussion)
Implementing our 5 Strategic Directions (for discussion)

1:00 – 5:30 Youth Programs and childcare 
5:30 – 6:30 dinner 

7:00 – 8:30 evening Intergenerational program choices 

Song circle - with George Schaefer 
Walk the Haverford Arboretum trail  
All ages story time on the lawn  
Discussion: George Fox’s Book of Miracles* 

9:00pm – Evening fellowship  

Sunday, July 7th  
8:00: Breakfast  

9:00: Walk or Shuttle to Haverford Friends Meeting (HFM) from campus 

9:15: Refreshments and fellowship and playground time at HFM. 

9:45: Announcements* 

10:00: All Together Worship* 

10:45: Walk or Shuttle back to Haverford Campus 

11:30 – 1:00: Meeting for Business* 

What is the essence of a PYM Meeting (for discussion)
The practices of PYM Community: General Secretary Report   
Epistle reading and approval 

11:30 –1:00 Youth programs and childcare 

1:00 Boxed lunch and head home All Friends who register will receive the Zoom link to participate in online events.  
If you have questions or concerns, contact Sessions & Events Coordinator, Tara Rubinstein: TRubinstein@pym.org