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IMYM Approved Statements of Conscience 2025

As you may know, on May 31, Intermountain Yearly Meeting had an online business meeting to consider 5 statements of conscience, most of which were submitted by constituent monthly meetings. With a few changes, these statements were enthusiastically approved by 60 Friends. Two Friends stood aside because they were concerned that their meetings had not had the opportunity to review the statements before our meeting on May 31.

Use this link for final copies of these approved statements:
https://imym.org/Archives

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How to Access and Download/Print a PDF from a Website Link:

  1. Click the IMYM archives website link provided above: Once there, click the link to the approved statements to open the PDF document.
  2. Download the PDF:
    • When the PDF opens in your browser, look for a download icon (usually a downward arrow) at the top-right or bottom of the screen. Click it to download the PDF to your device.
    • Alternatively, use your mouse to right-click on the PDF and select “Save As” to save it to your preferred location.
  1. Print the PDF:
    • When  the PDF is open in your browser, click the Print icon. 
    • Select your printer and click Print.

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A minute was created which states how those gathered would like to see the statements used. That is:

  • We APPROVED the following plan: The five approved Statements of Conscience will be sent, with a cover letter, by a representative of IMYM, to all monthly and regional meetings in IMYM, the White House, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and to federal representatives of our region. Individual Friends are encouraged to share them widely as well–among Friends, to our local newspapers, and to our representatives, letting them know we are part of the group that approved these statements. 
  • We can use these minutes to situate ourselves during an uncertain time. 
  • Let us not hide our Light under a bushel.

In service,

Bruce Thron-Weber