Gather at Woolman Hill  

for a weekend of fellowship and learning 

with current and potential youth retreat volunteers 

from JYM, JHYM, and YFs!



Location Information

  • Woolman Hill Retreat Center
  • 107 Keets Road, Deerfield, MA, 01342 US

Tentative Schedule

Unscheduled times can be used for continued conversations, impromptu programming, socializing and rest.


Fri 5-7:00 p.m.Arrivals

Come settle in when you're able and help yourself to some dinner offerings


Fri 7-10:00 p.m.Optional Fellowship Time

Get to know each other while sorting our abundant craft supplies, flipping through songbooks, or sipping a warm beverage by the wood stove.


Sat 7:30 a.m.Breakfast


Sat 9-11:00 a.m.Quaker Youth Ministry: Why we do it

Introductions, Worship Sharing, Vision/Mission


Sat 12:00 p.m.Lunch


Sat 2-4:00 p.m.Quaker Youth Ministry: How we do it

Explore spiritual formation from a developmental perspective, role-play hypothetical scenarios, and consider the culture we are co-creating,


Sat 5:00 p.m.Dinner


Sat 7-8:00 p.m.Workshops

Choose from topics such as child safety, retreat themes, and staff roles.


Sun 7:30 a.m.Breakfast


Sun 9:00 a.m.Worship & Closing


Sun 12:00 p.m.Lunch


Tell us about yourself!

Youth Ministry Role

Safety, Allergies, and Accessibility

Please note: information on health and food allergies will only be shared with those who need it to keep Friends safe at the Living Faith gathering/teen retreat.  If you have questions about how your data is used, please consult the NEYM Data Privacy Policy or contact the YM office.  The full COVID and Illness Policy for in-person events can be found here.

Other Information



Feel free to help!

This event is free, in gratitude of your service, and as an investment in our youth programs. If you are led to contribute to this retreat financially and help offset direct costs such as retreat site rental and food, please check the first box. You will be prompted to indicate an amount and enter your card information.  

 If you are interested in contributing to this retreat in other ways, please check the appropriate box(es).




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