AWPS Gathering 2008

Pastoral Centre, Arera Colony, Bhopal, Madyha Pradesh, India

AWPS Section Gathering, 6 - 12 Nov 2008

Young Friends Gathering, 12 - 15 Nov 2008

The Section Gathering will attract Quakers from around the world, and will be like a Triennial, with worship and speakers reflecting the flavours and variety of our Quaker witness. The costs will be very affordable. A full program of worship, speakers, business and recreational activities is published in the December 2007 Newsletter.

In addition, visiting Friends will be able to select from a number of pre and post Gathering events, which will build on and develop deeper understanding of the daily lives of Indian Quakers as well as the culture and traditions of Indian life.

If you are considering attending, please start your research on India, through study of guide books, books by Indian authors and speaking with people who are well acquainted with India.

Registration

AWPS needs to know numbers attending and also offers of assistance by February 2008. Unless you have been advised that you do not have to pay to attend the Gathering certain fees will apply. See the Registration Form for full details.

Each applicant will need their form endorsed by the Clerk or Pastor of their Meeting. Accommodation in the Pastoral Centre is in shared 2 person ensuite bedrooms . Mineral water will be on sale at cost, and vegetarian meals will also be provided.

In completing the application form, please also consider prayerfully how you would like to be involved in the planning and implementation of the activities at the Gathering. On receipt of registrations, the agenda and other details to assist in your planning will be mailed to you. A registration payment is needed by April 30 2008. The remaining monies will be paid in Indian rupees at the Gathering.

View the Registration Form here.

Study Guide.

The Study Guide includes contributions from Friends in the Section. The theme of the Bhopal Gathering is "Gathering in Clear Light and Fresh Hope". Meetings are asked to create ways of studying this in small groups, by way of preparation for the Gathering. Print yourself a copy. It has been translated into Hindi, for maximum outreach in India.

View the Study Guide here.