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Europe and Middle East Young Friends' Spring Gathering 2010
2 – 9 Apr 2010
How we Experience Conflict
Opportunities and Challenges of Internal and External Conflict in our lives.
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.
The gathering fee is 135 GBP per person. This will cover our food, accommodation and programme, but not transport to and from the gathering. 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.
If you have any questions or want to chat with one of the organisers, please contact Liz (see below) or Mair mair@maircrosoft.com) who will be happy to help.
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
