Category: Youth Programs

This page lists reverse-chronological announcements from the PYM Youth Programs Coordinator (YPC) & Coordinating Committee (YPCC) for children, teens, young adults, adullt allies to youth, meetings, reps, etc.

For more information about the YPC Committee and the various youth programs, funding and resources, opportunities for adults to work with youth, and a youth activities calendar please choose from the drop-down options under the “Youth” tab at the top of this page, or navigate to www.pacificyearlymeeting.org/youth

Introducing PYM’s New Youth Program Coordinator

As many of you know, our current Youth Program Coordinator (YPC), Sarah Beutel, is leaving to get married and return to Colorado.

It is with pleasure that I write to let you know that Alyssa Nelson (Davis Meeting) will replace Sarah as the new Coordinator.  In order to ensure a smooth transition, both Alyssa and Sarah will be present with our community at the upcoming annual gathering in Claremont, CA.

As of August 1st, Alyssa will be reachable at the same contact information that Sarah has used: pym [dot] youthcoordinator [at] gmail [dot] com

We hope that Friends will join us in welcoming Alyssa to her new position, and in thanking Sarah for her service.

Kate Watkins
Clerk,
Youth Program Coordinator Supervisory Committee

YPC Supervisory Committee Letter To Meetings May 2011

May 4, 2011

 

Dear Friends,

 

It is with both joy and sadness that we have accepted Sarah Beutel’s resignation as the PYM Youth Program Coordinator, as of this summer.  The way is opening for Sarah to marry Andrew Banks and to return with him to their home in Colorado.  We have been blessed by Sarah’s work, and her leading to share her gifts of ministry with us over the past year.  We wish Sarah and Andrew joy and encouragement in this next stage of their lives.

 

In her time as Youth Program Coordinator, Sarah has consistently made teens’ spiritual development her foremost mission.  She has reached out to all levels of Quaker Youth and those concerned with Quaker Youth issues.  She has visited many monthly and Quarterly meetings, conversing with friends of all ages and concerns.  In her conversations with Friends of all ages, she has addressed issues related to the needs of middle-school-age youth, the spiritual well-being of teens, and the needs of Young Adult Friends in college and beyond.  She has also developed workshops for concerned friends to become Friendly Adult Presences, encouraging adults to engage more fully with the youth community.  In addition to her work in outreach, she has worked with the committee to develop the needed employment and financial management infrastructure for PYM.

 

The supervisory committee reaffirms our commitment to the spiritual growth of our teens and young adults and to fulfilling PYM’s mandate.  While unexpected, we see Sarah’s departure as an opportunity to reflect and build upon what we have learned.  Sarah is an active part of this reflection, and we will work with her to ensure a smooth transition.  Sarah will continue to be with us during the summer months, and we hope to have a replacement that can transition into the position before she returns to Colorado.  We have begun the search for her replacement, and will keep you informed as we labor to discern how the teen/youth program can best meet the spiritual and practical needs of the PYM  community.  We welcome your involvement in this process; feel free to contact  us with names of potential applicants.

 

Sincerely,

 

Kate Watkins, Clerk

Youth Program Coordinator Supervisory Committee

 

 

 

 

Sarah’s Letter To PYM May 2011

May 4, 2011

Dear Friends,

I want to share with you about my decision to transition out of the PYM Youth Program Coordinator position within the next few months.

One of the most exciting and life-giving parts of this job has been traveling around and meeting you in your homes and Meetings. While I have loved being part of such a large and varied community, doing so has often required that I be away from home as much as 50% of the time. As my partner, Andrew, and I have proceeded in our clearness process for marriage, it has become apparent to me that I cannot give this work the energy and attention it deserves and at the same time care well for a new marriage.

I care deeply about the youth of PYM and the success of this program and am committed to making this transition as smooth as possible. In the meantime, I will continue moving forward on our program goals and objectives, visiting Meetings and working with teen committees to plan upcoming gatherings. As always, I love to hear from you and look forward to continuing our work together through the summer.

Blessings,
Sarah Beutel

pym.youthcoordinator@gmail.com
530-563-6369