Epistle from EMEYF gathering
Young Friends gathered in Russia last month
European and Middle East Young Friends (EMEYF) has released its epistle from the 2019 Spring Gathering that took place in Peski, Russia last month.
Twenty-five adults and ten children from Russia, Britain, the Netherlands, Finland, Germany and Ukraine came together from 24 April to 1 May.
The Epistle says: ‘Standing on the shore of the Baltic Sea, looking to the ocean, the rhythm of the waves reflects the rhythm of our community life… This inspired us in many ways, even as we struggled with challenges – trying to connect with the light in each person.’
The gathering’s theme was ‘building bridges’ which, according to the Epistle, is ‘not always easy but we are glad to be trying together. Being invited to share in the celebration of Easter in the Russian Orthodox church… has helped us to reflect on our own Quaker faith.’
