Archives: Events

  • 2016 Fall Gathering

    DuBois Center 2651 Quarry Road, DuBois, IL, United States

    Please join F/friends at Dubois Center in Southern Illinois. We gather Friday evening through Sunday lunch. Steve Tamari (St. Louis MM) and Fariba Murray (Bloomington Normal MM) are planning a program including inter-generational time. Theme: Quakerism & Islam Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth; a likeness of His light is as

  • Spring 2017 Gathering

    Camp CILCA 4124 Camp CILCA Road, Cantrall, IL, United States

    The spring BRQ meeting will be held April 7–9, 2017 at Camp CILCA in Cantrall, Illinois. The theme is “Including, Inviting, Honoring All: Perspectives on Disabilities” and will be facilitated by Brittany Koresch.

  • 2018 Fall Gathering

    DuBois Center 2651 Quarry Road, DuBois, IL, United States

    Please join F/friends at Dubois Center in Southern Illinois. We gather Friday evening through Sunday lunch. Theme: Cooperation and Gratitude Forms Program and Registration Form Please register by September 8. There is a $20 late fee after that date. Health Info and Permission Form This form is required for all individuals who will be participating

  • 2019 Spring Gathering

    Camp CILCA 4124 Camp CILCA Road, Cantrall, IL, United States

    Our 2019 Spring Gathering will be held April 12–14 at Camp CILCA, near Cantrall, Illinois. Adult program includes a presentation by Danielle Chynoweth on her experiences using township government to serve the interests of marginalized people and provide material relief to those in need. Middle school program includes Saturday lunch preparation and fun activities. Younger

  • 200th Anniversary Gathering — Fall 2019

    Old Blue River Meetinghouse JW9H+WF, Salem, IN, United States

    September 27–29, 2019 will be a special celebration of the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the Blue River Quarterly Meeting. We will hold our sessions in the original Blue River Meetinghouse, near Salem, Indiana, where the quarterly meeting first met in 1819. Friends from throughout Illinois Yearly Meeting and beyond are invited. Built in

  • 2020 Spring Gathering

    Camp CILCA 4124 Camp CILCA Road, Cantrall, IL, United States

    Update: The Spring 2020 session of Blue River Quarterly Meeting has been canceled. Our next session will be in September 2020 at the DuBois Center. The 2020 Spring Gathering of Blue River Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for April 3–5 at Camp CILCA, near Springfield, Illinois. Registration is due by March 22. The theme is "Borders

  • 2020 Fall Gathering

    Our 2020 Fall Gathering will be a virtual, on-line gathering held via Zoom, September 18–20. Friday, Sept. 18, 7:00-8:00 pm: Workshop or worship-sharing organized by Brad Laird Saturday, Sept. 19, 9:30-10:30 am: Presentation on Project Lakota by Candy Boyd Saturday, Sept. 19, 11:00 am - 12 noon: ILYM planning meeting Saturday, Sept. 19, 3:00-5:00 pm: