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Available, Teachable, Experiential .

Becoming Friends offers accessible and experiential learning materials for individuals and groups to explore Quakerism, with flexible units, activities, and the support of seasoned Friends.

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Available, Teachable, Experiential .

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  1. Available, Teachable, Experiential.

  2. Availability • Communication • Use all the words • Use modern methods – blogs, podcasts, twitter

  3. Availability • Communication • Use all the words • Use modern methods – blogs, podcasts, twitter • Use ourselves • Change the model • Relevant approaches • Accessible times • Multiple points of entry • Liquid Church • Retain the demand for commitment

  4. Teachability • Stories • Stories of past Friends • Bible stories • Stories told with our lives • Stories about our meetings • Stories of our faith and our practice • Stories told in a variety of ways: words, music, video, pictures, conversation. • One size doesn’t fit all

  5. Becoming Friends • aims to support and nurture those who are new to Friends • helps newcomers develop an understanding of Quakerism, while exploring their own journey and connection with Friends • it is available online; for individuals in meetings with a seasoned Friend as a ‘companion’; for groups in meetings with facilitators. • flexible learning materials, accessible online or on paper • a choice of learning units and activities • people able to work at their own pace and for as long as suits them

  6. Activity Types

  7. Strength to lead, faith to follow

  8. Questions & Comments

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