New Garden Friends Meeting is an inclusive, welcoming faith community in the tradition of the Religious Society of Friends. Our members and attenders represent a wide range of religious backgrounds and traditions. Grounded in more than 250 years of Quaker heritage, New Garden remains a vital Meeting for those who seek that of God in every person.
Pre-Gathering Events The 2019 Gathering “Peace in Our Hearts, Justice in the World” in Grinnell, Iowa is planned for June 30 – July 6, but did you know there are also events organized for the days before the Gathering begins? Retreat for People of Color and their Families: An opportunity for People of Color and…
Is it time you wrote your life stories, or your life legacy letter? A few years ago when I led a Forum on aging, there was some interest in writing our life stories and leaving a legacy letter behind, for generations who follow you. This is important to me because when I finally wanted to…
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting / Dr. Kim R. Harris is a recording artist, teacher, composer and storyteller, traveling the nation, performing concerts, and lecturing on the music of the Underground Railroad and the modern Civil Rights Movement. She is an Assistant Professor of African American Thought and Practice in…
The NCFF Yearly Meeting “New Beginnings” will take place August 9 – 11 at Quaker Lake Camp (1503 NC Highway 62, in Climax, NC). The cost is free. Donations appreciated but not required). All ages are welcome (childcare is provided). Overnight stay is encouraged. To register go to: ncfriends.org; or contact Kathy Adams for more…
Jamestown Friends Meeting, 509 Guilford Road, Jamestown, NC 27282 / Creating a Culture of Peace (an AVP Advanced Workshop) is sponsored by the North Carolina Alternatives to Violence Project in partnership with the NC Peace Resource Center. Discover new ways to reduce conflict in your world. Enjoy a hands-on, fun, activity-based experience in an intensive…
This time we will be working with Starmount Presbyterian! We have not been assigned a particular family yet, so stay tuned for more details. If you would like to help, please contact Cindy Knul at 336-255-1968 or email her at: (cknul@yahoo.com). We particularly need someone with a truck to help us take our donations to…
The Social Concerns Committee has organized the Diversity Task Force for the purpose of gathering information and insight which will expand the horizons of New Garden Friends Meeting. This idea and the goals associated with this came out of the Southeastern Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. The motivation for creating this task…
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / on the lawn / Join us for a very special Fun Night. Friends are invited to bring a covered dish, a blanket or lawn chair, and games. There will also be pizza and watermelon. We will have a slip ‘n slide and baby pool set up for our smaller…
Please join us , 5- 7:30 p.m. for Summer Program 2019! We’ll enjoy delicious meals, making music, doing crafts, and learning more about the role that Quakers played in the Underground Railroad. Registration forms are available on the Religious Education bulletin board, and by request via email. Please contact Karin Heller for more information. On…
Families with babies or young children are welcome to participate in this beautiful and welcoming tradition. Please email Karin Heller if you would like your child included. We need to know the child’s full name, birthday, and parents’ names. Contact Karin Heller for more information and to be added to the schedule.
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. / Fellowship Hall / The Social Concerns Committee continues to…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship will have a Representative Body Meeting on June 23 at Fayetteville Monthly…
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. / Fellowship Hall / The Social Concerns Committee continues to…
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. / Barbara Levin will join us to share information about…
10:00 a.m. / Rm. 109 / Karen Garraputa leads this book discussion group. Spiritual Disciplines…
9:45-10:50 a.m. / Rm. 111 / Brotherhood class is a group of men and women…
Families with babies or young children are welcome to participate in this beautiful and welcoming…
Fellowship Hall / 9:45 a.m. / Each Sunday in May, forums will focus on a…
