- Preparative Meetings -
A preparative meeting may be established by a monthly meeting,
quarterly meeting, or yearly meeting. It is similar to a monthly
meeting in character, organization, and responsibility, though it is
generally less extensive in its organization and work. Under guidance
of its sponsoring group, the preparative meeting has, to the extent of
its resources, the responsibility for its meeting for worship and for
its expression of the Christian message.
- Jamaica -
Every summer a team
from NCYM goes to Jamaica to lead week-long VBS’s at several
different
churches. In 2008, 29 people went and 11 meetings were served,
with over 3,300 children attending. A central focus of this effort is
on Jamaican leadership development.
- Mexico -
Missions Committee sponsors a pastor, Jorge Reyes, for the village
Meeting. This committee also provides resources for ministry and
maintenance to the village church and Jorge's residence. The Young
Friends Activities Committee sponsors a summer opportunity for youth
and young adults to visit, provide VBS and complete work projects.
There is recent interest in providing more than
just a VBS once a year. In partnership with the Missions
Committee, real change and improvement has begun to happen, and will
continue over the next several years. The village we
visit is in dire need of a drainage system and several houses need
concrete floors poured (they have dirt floors now). Construction of a
Youth Building at the Church was begun in summer 2008, but, due to
weather and ground conditions, was not completed. Volunteers are
planning visits within the next six months with the hope to start
phases of addressing community improvements and completing the village
church building.
- Church Extension Work
- This committee responds to needs for
new meetings which no monthly meeting or quarterly meeting in the
yearly meeting is in position to recognize or meet. When the committee
is faced with a need for a new meeting, it provides the counsel
and other assistance necessary for the nurture and development of a new
meeting for worship and fellowship. The Church Extension
Committee has been responsible for helping Meetings, such as
Mooresville, Hillel, and New Life get started, some of which are now
preparatory meetings. They have also been a crucial resource in getting
the new Campus Ministry program started.
- Quaker Lake Camp -
Quaker Lake is a full service camp, offering 12 or more sessions for children and youth in the
summer and various camping opportunities throughout the winter months.
Many of our Monthly Meetings visit for a weekend retreat or a “Family Camp.” There are
other meetings and opportunities for fellowship, worship, workshops or
retreats. For more informations, check out www.quakerlakecamp.org.
- MOWA Choctaw Friends Center
- The Friends Center is a ministry of North Carolina Yearly
Meeting. The center, which was originally owned and operated by
the Associated Committee of Friends on Indian Affairs, is located in
McIntosh, Alabama. The Center serves as the gathering spot for
recreation, meals, education, and fellowship in the local community.
Some programs include After School Tutoring for kindergarten
through fifth graders, Kids Club - weekly meetings for children,
a youth group for teens, and weekly Rummage Sale. Two new
endeavors include an Internet Cafe and GED prep program. Visit the MOWA webpage to learn more.
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