Yearly Meeting
Yearly Meetings publish guiding principles, organizational processes, and collected expressions of faith of the constituent Friends.English Friends began to meet shortly after their beginning in a large group starting in the 1650s.As the Religious Society of Friends grew and spread around the world, new Yearly Meetings were established.When a matter has been presented and explained, the Friends who are gathered wait in silence, listening to the leading of God's spirit within them.Many specific issues of concern to Quakers are dealt with by committees appointed by Yearly Meetings.There are various JYM groups worldwide, which cover the same geographical boundaries as their respective Yearly Meeting.Each Monthly meeting within Britain Yearly Meeting nominates two young people to attend as representatives, and each of the Friends Schools in Britain (but not Northern Ireland) Quaker School also nominates two young people as representatives.Most conferences are themed, and all include adult volunteers whose responsibilities usually consist of ensuring the YFs and JYFs safety rather than directing them.