Upcoming Adult Forum with Lizzie Biddle & Dot Mason / January 3, 2021

Fellowship, News, Religious Education, Social Concerns

A New Year is almost upon us. In addition to celebrating all that comes with it, we also have a new Congress. For many of us in the New Garden Friends Meeting Community we have a new congressional representative in the 6th district: Kathy Manning. Join Friends (and friends of Friends) who have been supportive of Friends Committee on National Legislation to plan our approach to building a sustainable relationship with our new elected official.…

New Ideas Committee Update / December 15, 2020

News

New Ideas Committee reports the following ideas under consideration: Facilitating community gatherings for participating in Meeting for Worship on Facebook or Zoom. One critical piece is the availability of an accessible TV with internet connection. Then a staff member or resident would be needed to set it up each week. Consideration of a covered picnic shelter. House Committee has passed this on to Grounds committee. Modifications to the area outside the Meeting room with a…

Peace & Social Concerns Notes / December 15, 2020

Community, News, Social Concerns

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 entrepreneurs.…