ILYM is a spiritual community of Quakers, also known as the Religious Society of Friends. Though the individuals in this community attend some 21 affiliated local Meetings across four states, each summer the Meeting gathers in a retreat near McNabb, Illinois to worship together and to conduct the business of the community. This business includes issues related to lay ministry, religious education, the practice of faith, volunteer service, public witness, publications, Meetinghouse site improvement, and finances. The ILYM Meetinghouse is also the worship site for Clear Creek Friends, as well as for workshops, retreats and committee meetings.
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Quake that Rocked the Midwest
Register now for the High Schoolers’ Quake that Rocked the Midwest on MLK Weekend at the Evanston Friends Meeting meetinghouse, January 17-20, 2025.
Workshops on bystander intervention, de-escalation, coping with the likely increases in social injustice, and Bayard Rustin (one of the most famous Quakers in these areas); Lunch at Curt’s Café, run by and for teens; A Russian Art project to help you explore your own subconscious; Worship sharing; Indoor trampoline park; Swimming at the YMCA; Wink!
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2024 Sessions Videos
Following are videos from the Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday night presentations and the Plummer Lecture.
Joann Neuroth of Red Cedar’s Monthly Meeting (Lansing, Michigan) presenting “Growing the Seed Entrusted to You” at the 2024 ILYM Annual Sessions on June 19, 2024
Representatives from Regional Quaker Schools (Scattergood, Olney, and Chicago Friends) discussing Quaker education at the 2024 ILYM Annual Sessions on June 20, 2024
Steve Chase of Friends Meeting of Washington (D.C.) presenting “Seeking Justice in the Holy Land: Quakers, Zionism, and Palestinian Rights” at the 2024 ILYM Annual Sessions on June 22, 2024
Grayce Haworth Mesner of Clear Creek Meeting (McNabb, IL) presenting the 2024 Plummer Lecture, “Do Unto Others” at the 2024 ILYM Annual Sessions on June 23, 2024
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ILYM Monthly Virtual Meeting for Worship
There will be a yearly-meeting-wide virtual meeting for worship every month on the 10th of the month at 7:00 p.m. (Central), hosted by the ILYM Ministry and Advancement Committee. All are welcomed to attend. The first worship will be January 10, 2023.
Meeting Link, Meeting ID: 865 1735 0294; Passcode: 475983; Phone: 309 205 3325 US; 312 626 6799 US (Chicago); Meeting ID: 865 1735 0294; Passcode: 475983.
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Anti-Racism Café
Are you interested in connecting with other Friends in Illinois Yearly Meeting on anti-racism work? Then join in at the Anti-Racism Café. Each month the ILYM Racial Equity and Education Committee will provide space both for Friends who want to share ideas for anti-racist activism, and for Friends who want to focus on the inward work of becoming anti-racist. This is an opportunity to learn about the experiences of Friends in other meetings, to share resources, and to come together in worship and fellowship to build a wider Quaker community.
The Anti-Racism Cafés will be held the 15th of every month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Central). You are welcome to come for all or part of the session—stop in any time and stay as long as you want- Anti-Racism Cafe Zoom link; Meeting ID: 827 0319 9934, Passcode: 161204.
- You can also call in for a voice-only connection using the same Meeting ID/Passcode: 312-626-6799 (Chicago).
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Meeting for Healing
Illinois Yearly Meeting’s Peace Resources & Racial Equity and Education Committees hosts a virtual Meeting for Healing in the Middle East via the Downers Grove Zoom Meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (Central). Examples of intentions that are held in the Light are: the protection of humanitarian aid workers and physicians that are ministering to the Palestinian people in Gaza, all individuals that are physically and emotionally suffering due to the war, that the US would call for a ceasefire and more. This is an opportunity to unite with others in seeking Divine guidance and intervention to bring peace and an end to the war. Zoom Link; Meeting ID: 973 0257 9831; Passcode: 000000.