Voting Matters

Less than five weeks until our next national election! Each week between now and the election, Peace and Social Concerns Committee wants to share non-partisan tips to get out the vote. There is a helpful and interactive website that gives information on the presidential and congressional candidates. Research bios, voting history, position on issues, funding, etc. Check out: https://justfacts.votesmart.org

Peace & Social Concerns Notes / September 29, 2020

The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives. Thus, every weekly newsletter will include one Anti-Racist Action suggestion and one website whereby members can find minority-owned business to support, if they so choose. The Meeting is not endorsing or advertising these businesses; we just feel it’s important to spread dollars more equitably to all community members and…

Meeting for Business / October 4, 2020

Join us for Meeting for Worship with attention to business this First Day (Sunday) at 1:00PM. Find out what’s been happening at Meeting. We’ll hear reports from committees, an update about Religious Education, as well as finding out what Pastor Margaret’s been up to. Check your email for an invitation to join this zoom meeting.

Religious Education Updates / October 3, 2020

Hello Friends. Mark you calendars! I am excited to share that George Lakey will be joining us during our Adult Forum time on Sunday, November 1st! Many of you are already familiar with George and all of the incredible work and activism that he has been involved with over the past 7 or 8 decades. But you may, or may not be aware of the work he is currently involved in. In his most recent…