About the Exchange

Every three years, Gwynedd Friends Meeting hosts Middle/High School age Quakers youth from Meetings in North Wales (Wales) and Chester (England). This is part of a 20+ year partnership with these overseas meetings. This project is a wonderful way to make connections between young people in our meeting and young friends from several meetings in Great Britain and Wales.

The goal of the ongoing exchange between young people from Gwynedd Friends Meeting and young Friends from several meetings in Great Britain and Wales is twofold. The first goal is to foster a sense of Quaker community among young Friends.  Secondly, exchange participants will come away from the experience with a solid understanding of the historical significance of the visit. This would include the founding of Quakerism the establishment of strong Welsh and English Quaker settlements here in Pennsylvania, and the ongoing spiritual commitment of Quakers in communities today.

This summer, 2010 we will be hosting the visitors from Friends Meetings in Great Britain. This is an exciting and fulfilling project that has encouraged friendships that nourish participants for years past their involvement in the exchange. There is a lot to do to prepare. It is important for the young people from Gwynedd who will be involved in the exchange to continue to build a sense of community by working together on fundraising and planning. Please watch for upcoming announcements for fundraisers and events. Contact Ann Manta or 215.822.7083.