Less than four weeks until our next national election! Between now and the election, your Peace and Social Concerns Committee wants to share non-partisan tips about getting out the vote There is a “Voter Reflection Guide for Faith Communities” that is put out by NC Interfaith Power and Light, and is endorsed by Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation. It may help us articulate our values as Friends when talking about the election to others.…
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…
This is the 70th anniversary of camping at Quaker Lake. A big celebration was planned, but due to the pandemic will not take place. If you are interested in learning more about past and current activities, and supporting the camp, please check this link: https://tinyurl.com/y6gmmo68
We recognize the great value (and necessity!) of interpersonal connections during the pandemic. Therefore, while following the recommendations of our COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group not to sponsor in-person activities, we will continue our efforts to enhance connections in other ways: virtual meetings for worship; virtual committee meetings and Religious Education activities; and virtual ministry with some cautious exceptions, to be made by Pastor Margaret and Caring Friends in accordance with protocols the COVID-19 Medical Advisory…
Recommendation from NGFM’s COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group: On August 30, the Meeting on Ministry & Counsel requested that our COVID-19 medical advisors make recommendations about holding selected New Garden Friends Meeting sponsored activities in person. The undersigned NGFM physicians responded as follows: After signs that NC cases of COVID-19 were leveling off, NC experienced a surge of new cases on Friday October 2. Governor Cooper’s decision to proceed with Phase 3 reopening, arrival of colder…
New Garden Friends Meeting has made great progress in reducing our carbon footprint. Next step is obtaining permits. Exciting photos of our progress are available here.