7 ways to welcome children and families to your Quaker meeting — from Quakers in Britain

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Families and children are a vital part of the Quaker community. Mel Cook shares how meetings can extend them an even warmer welcome. 

Being ready with activities for young children is a great way to welcome them to a Quaker meeting. Photo: BYM
Being ready with activities for young children is a great way to welcome them to a Quaker meeting. Photo: BYM

Children and young people are a valued and vital part of our Quaker community.

Some Quaker meetings have vibrant children’s meetings, while others only have the occasional younger visitor. Wherever your local meeting is on this spectrum, here are some tips on making it more children and family friendly.

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  1. Be ready
  2. Be flexible
  3. Get inspired
  4. Consider how the meetings connect
  5. Explore how others do it
  6. Think about having a dedicated children’s worker
  7. Shout about it

To read the full article where the headings above are expanded upon, please click this link: https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/7-ways-to-welcome-children-and-families-to-your-quaker-meeting


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