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‘This year, Covid-19 presents a challenge and an opportunity.'

BYM announces Yearly Meeting dates

‘This year, Covid-19 presents a challenge and an opportunity.'

by Rebecca Hardy 12th March 2021

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has announced the dates for the 2021 Yearly Meeting Gathering (YMG) which will be held online due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The event will be spread over three weeks instead of one. Main business and worship will happen Friday to Sunday, 30 July to 1 August, and Friday 6 to Sunday 8 August. There will be sessions for children and young people from Monday to Friday, 2 to 6 August. During the three weeks beginning in mid-July there will be opportunities to get used to online platforms, and meet together in online community spaces, from reading and craft groups, to singing.

‘This year, Covid-19 presents a challenge and an opportunity. With less travel and fewer documents, the carbon footprint will be lower. And some may join online who would not be physically able to attend in person’, BYM said in a statement.

Clare Scott Booth, clerk for YMG, said: ‘In this very challenging time, how are we to live our testimonies to equality and truth? Join us at Yearly Meeting Gathering 2021 as Quakers seek to determine what love requires of us.’

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