There is nothing like it in the adult Quaker world. Because the Quaker world needs renewal. We need to be sharing the gifts we have been given, to be humble about what we lack, and open ourselves to the spirit of Christ moving among us. Bringing together those who are excited about their relationship with Jesus with those who are just contemplating that possibility can be a rich experience for them both. And this happens.
Friendships are forged across the country, lives enrich each other.
The thrill of meeting other engaging youth with a different perspective may be the catalyst for spiritual work that doesn't present itself in a familiar setting. Ask them where they need more background and help them to find resources, so that their conversations at YouthQuake can be truly helpful to themselves and others. Both programmed and unprogrammed traditions will find themselves challenged to get to the core of worship at YouthQuake if they haven't thought about or experienced any diversity. They will probably need help financially. Model a spirit of openness and love that you hope they will find at the conference.