Northern Yearly Meeting

Welcome!

James Riemermann — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:05:56 +0000

2008 Annual Sessions: Information and Registration

Welcome to the website for Northern Yearly Meeting (NYM), an organization of Friends (Quaker) meetings and worship groups mainly in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with some groups in North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa. NYM is affiliated with Friends General Conference, comprised of meetings throughout North America.

Northern Yearly Meeting 2008 Session — May 23-26

James Riemermann — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:12:24 +0000

Northern Yearly Meeting 2008 Session — May 23-26 at the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, Wisconsin. The wooded camp surrounds a small lake and has modern, accessible facilities. — Please register by May 2 — “Then in the early 1700’s something happened… There were certain things that Friends did that many other Protestants did not do and [...]

Who are the Quakers?

Stevens Point — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:31:16 +0000

From Stevens Point Meeting Who are the Quakers? The Religious Society of Friends began in the religious turmoil of England in the 1650s. Founder George Fox’s insight was that anyone could directly know God’s guidance. The Quakers dispensed with public affirmations and rituals, meeting in silence to experience God’s presence. What do Quakers believe? Quakerism has [...]

Appendix A – Marriage Certificates, Possible Wordings

James Riemermann — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:44:17 +0000

These are some traditional words which may be used for a Quaker marriage certificate.

Appendix B - Clearness Committees for Marriage

James Riemermann — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:51:35 +0000

These are possible questions which may help a clearness committee for marriage as it meets with a couple. None of them are required. The most important role of the Clearness Committee for marriage is to allow the Spirit to work with the group, as they are preparing for their meetings and as they [...]

A Brief History of the Peace TestimonyFrom Early Quakers to Contemporary Friends — draft chapter

James Riemermann — Wed, 16 May 2007 21:59:07 +0000

The Roots of our Peace Witness The classic oft quoted statement of the Quaker Peace Testimony is the Declaration to King Charles II of 1660 signed by twelve Friends including George Fox, one of the founders of the Religious Society of Friends. The Declaration is about 4-1/2 pages long and only part of it is [...]

PEACE — draft chapter

James Riemermann — Wed, 16 May 2007 21:57:10 +0000

The Quaker witness for peace is as relevant today as ever and speaks powerfully to a world afflicted with suffering, violence, and war. We have a vision of a peaceable kingdom, here and now, in which the Divine leads us to reject any form of violence as a means to deal with evil and [...]

Draft Chapter - Marriage - NYM Faith and Practice - April 2007

James Riemermann — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 +0000

Marriage joins two people in Divine care and an on-going relationship to fully share their lives. We believe this union is something not lightly entered into, as it is a planned lifelong commitment. Marriage brings two unique individuals into a new entity, one of joy, grace, respect and care for the other.

Northern Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions–May 25-28, 2007

James Riemermann — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 02:20:55 +0000

NEW! Map of detour to Rosholt, WI Northern Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions BUILDING BRIDGES TO SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS Walking Each Other Home May 25-28, 2007

Decision Making - APPROVED June 1999

James Riemermann — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:00:13 +0000

Friends make decisions based on the experience that the will of God can be discerned both individually and as a group. Regular worship as a faith community is an important foundation for that discernment. The Divine Spirit is active among us. Heeding the Light within can help us find unity in what we do. Thus our group decision making occurs in a meeting for worship to conduct business.