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.
The New Garden Office will be closed on Friday, September 14, 2018. Saturday, September 15 – Joyce Ajlouny, General Secretary for American Friends Service Committee was scheduled to speak at New Garden at 6:30 p.m. The event has been canceled and is not re-scheduled at this time. Sunday, September 16 – Safer Schools Forum has…
New Garden Friends Meeting is participating in the Greensboro Urban Ministry food drive at Guilford College Harris Teeter, 701 Francis King St, Greensboro, NC 27410. Please contact Bill McNeill to sign up to cover a shift (mcneilplanning@gmail.com)
Brotherhood Room / 12:15 – 2:30 p.m. This coming Sunday, the Lunch&Learn series will continue with a film directed by James Redford, “Happening-a Clean Energy Revolution”. The film will start around 12:20 p.m.with discussion to follow as we explore how to live our stewardship principles and effective ways to combat climate change. From the Director’s…
The Flea Market needs your help! It’s time to clean out your closets & attics and bring clean, gently used items to Norvell Hall. Volunteers will be sorting donations Sunday afternoons from 3 – 5 p.m. This is a great way to serve the community and get to know other New Gardeners. We also need…
7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church / “When it comes to race, I’m colorblind. I try to be kind to everyone. Isn’t that enough?” Debby Irving. Here’s an opportunity to examine such beliefs: Is that enough? This summer, let’s read Waking Up White by Debby Irving. On September 17 at 7:30 p.m. the author will speak…
There are several upcoming opportunities to attend a two-day Racial Equity Workshop in Greensboro on September 24-25, 2018, and October 8-9, 2018. Workshops are designed to build the capacity of all persons in understanding and eliminating racial inequities, disparities and dis-proportionality within our society. The training is facilitated by the Racial Equity Institute. Continental breakfast and lunch are…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship will hold their annual Fall Retreat the weekend of September 7-9 at Seven Springs Lodge and Retreat, 118 Alder Ln, Mocksville, NC 27028. The format will be like last year’s: participants can camp or stay at a Mocksville motel, come for the entire weekend, or just a part of it. Contact: Bob…
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. / Please join AFSC general secretary Joyce Ajlouny on Saturday, September 15th at New Garden Friends Meeting. Meet Joyce and learn about the strategic planning process that she is leading as AFSC turns the page on a century of building peace with justice. Prior to joining AFSC in September 2017, Joyce…
Save the date for Family Camp at Quaker Lake! Registration forms are available
Join Friends Committee on National Legislation and Annual Meeting & Quaker Public Policy Institute in Washington, DC this November 28 – December 2. Learn. Lobby. Lead. As FCNL enters our 75th year, join Quakers and friends for four days of community, celebration, and advocacy. Register Now! Be a part of the 75-year legacy of prophetic,…
9:30-10:45 a.m. in Friendship Hall / Presenters: BJ Barnes: Guilford County Sheriff, 24 years; Mike…
Brotherhood Room / 12:15 – 2:30 p.m. This coming Sunday, September 16, the Lunch&Learn series…
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Brotherhood Room This week’s topic; “Into The World.”
Brotherhood Room / 12:15 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch & Learn will feature ‘Santuario’, a documentary…
We are so excited to welcome Juana Tobar Ortega, who is in sanctuary at St.…
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Brotherhood Room This week’s topic; “Messengers of Hope.”
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Brotherhood Room This week’s topic; “Choosing Love.”
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Brotherhood Room This week’s topic; “God Comforts Us.”
