This document summarizes responses from the Arrangements Committee for the upcoming Junior Yearly Meeting event about what inspires them about the theme of exploring Quakerism and themselves as Quakers. It also shares what committee members gained from last year's event, such as a sense of community, spiritual growth, and belonging within Quakerism. Committee members are looking forward to reconnecting with friends, exploring the theme, and feeling acceptance at this year's gathering.

1. Junior Yearly Meeting 2010

3. We asked this years Arrangements Committee some questions about this years event – here are some of their answers

4. What inspires you about this years theme?

5. Gaining inspiration from others Exploring Quakerism Exploring ourselves as Quakers It’s very relevant for me as I don’t know who I am or where I’m going… You can learn about yourself and how you live The continued momentum and feeling of returning to our radical roots Looking at our past and taking action

6. What did you gain from attending JYM last year?

7. Confidence & happiness, and an understanding of the theme. A huge spiritual journey and a sense of community A sense of being a part of Quakerism… not just a Quaker Friends and connections A real sense of belonging: not just being a Quaker but being part of Quakerism

8. The thing I most look forward to at a Quaker event is…

9. Meeting old friends and new… Being with other Quakers Feeling at ease Exploring the theme Acceptance