In two days Quakers from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho will begin gathering in Newberg for our annual regional meeting. Good things happen in the scheduled meetings—corporate decision making, worship, instruction. I tend to think some of the best things at any conference are the interactions between the organized sessions.

The most noteworthy thing about this gathering is the under 20 crowd. The importance and potential of the people currently attending elementary school, junior high, and high school is recognized with programs that helps prepare them to create a better church. I’d do well to think more about how I can help prepare the way for them.