Who can I contact about YM elders?
Vidya at cymorganising@quakersaustralia.info
When the YM23 Elders meet together they will choose a convenor from among them.

The role of the YM elders
YM elders establish and maintain the spiritual quality of meetings, holding the gathered stillness in Meetings for Worship, and in the formal sessions and preparatory sessions considering business.  

The elder who is allocated for a particular Meeting for Worship, preparatory session or formal session joins in early to centre down before others arrive.

Elders have the responsibility to maintain the worshipfulness, or spiritual quality, of the meeting. On occasion this might mean steering the meeting back on track or making a judgement about whether to intervene in worship or ministry. This is only done as a last resort but is a necessary responsibility and must be done with tenderness for any individual and the gathered meeting.

Meetings of YM23 Elders
There are challenges in being an elder online.  A meeting was held on Monday 8th May to share prior experiences and challenges, ahead of the Preparatory Sessions.  Another similar session will be held on Wednesday 28th June at 7:30 pm AEST, 5:30pm in WA. This is a few days before Yearly Meeting begins. Those who are new to being an online elder and those with more experience are all encouraged to join this session.

A meeting of the whole group of YM23 Elders will take place before Yearly Meeting begins to organise a roster. There may be another meeting on Saturday 1st July  at 9am AEST, 7 am in WA. At that time, the role will be discussed, questions shared and decisions made about the sessions when elders can be available. A more experienced elder may be paired with someone less experienced.

YM23 Elders
To see the list of YM23 Elders click on "YM23 Elders names" in blue text below or in the left side bar.