CALN QUARTER'S SWATARA 2020 VIRTUAL PLENARY AND DISCUSSION: GROWING OUR MEETINGS

Growing Our Meetings

How does a meeting attract and retain new members?  

Caln Quarter has created a Zoom session entirely focused on that question, with an offer for continued learning and engagement.  Originally created for the spring Camp Swatara program, it will now be online, May 2, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The presenters will convey information and concrete ideas about membership development that Friends can bring back to their Meetings for consideration.   Topics include:

• Findings of Facts on Growth study on expanding churches

• Digital outreach

• Appealing to the unchurched

• Integrating newcomers

• Optimizing the meeting’s physical presence in the community

• Obtaining fundings from PYM’s Membership Development Granting Group

Participants will have the opportunity to discuss ideas in a break-out group and to submit questions to panelists.

There will also be an invitation to join the 2020-2021 Membership Development Zoom Series.  This working group will select subjects, listen to speakers, and discuss best practices.   

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caln-quarters-swatara-2020-virtual-plenary-and-discussion-tickets-102529454358.  

This program is FREE although there may be an attendance cap.  It is open to all PYM Friends and guests from other yearly meetings.  For questions, irene5951@gmail.com.  

(Note that the original program included a presentation by Barry Crossno, FGC General Secretary, who is recovering from illness.)