Challenging Racism / October 17, 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns

A message from the interracial Social Justice Committee recently formed with St. James Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Westminster Presbyterian and New Garden Friends Meeting regarding the next local school board meeting: “They have an in person meeting next Tuesday, October 19, and I think there will be some people from the Guilford Antiracism Alliance standing outside the Administration building on Eugene St. in support of the board and the superintendent (starting at about 5:10-5:15). Since it…

Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / October 24, 2021

First Day, Worship

9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. / Those attending unprogrammed meetings for worship on Sundays from 9 – 9:45 a.m. are welcome to use Friendship Hall. Please follow the guidance below; Stay home if you have any symptoms of illness. Meet outdoors, if feasible, regardless of group size; please bring your own chairs. Reserve meeting room(s) in advance by calling the NGFM office at (336) 292-5487 or emailing [email protected] ; note the capacity of room(s) you will…

Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / October 24, 2021

First Day, Worship

10:00 a.m. / In-Person outdoors (weather permitting) on the grounds of our meeting house. Margaret Webb will be speaking. Reading: Mark 10:46-52 Message: Mercy and Faith Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting Meeting for Worship on Zoom: Check your email for a Zoom link, or contact [email protected] to receive a link. Prepared messages are posted at: www.ngfm.org/media

A Note from Margaret Webb / October 18, 2021

News

Friends, I am so thankful for all of the gifts, cards, meals, and words of support and encouragement over my maternity leave. New Garden Friends Meeting has showered our family of 5 with love and care and I could not be more grateful! Monday, October 18 was my first day back and I am gradually getting apprised of all that has happened since August at New Garden Friends Meeting. If I owe you an email,…

Karin Heller, New Garden Friends Meeting

Adult Forum Schedule / October 24 – November 14, 2021

First Day, News, Religious Education

Adult Forum will meet by Zoom at 11:15 a.m. You can also participate as a small group on the New Garden Friends Meeting grounds, if you prefer. Just bring along your computer. Join us October 24 and 31, and November 7 and 14 for oral readings and discussion from the book, “Faithful Voices: Oral Readings Exploring Beliefs in Action”. Next week, October 24th, we will read and discuss George Fox.

Covid Advisory / October 19, 2021

Covid-19, News

The COVID  Advisory Group met 10/11/21, and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting will remain the same for the next month. Specifically, we will continue semi-programmed Meeting for Worship (MFW) outdoors and/or by Zoom and Facebook Live.  Friends will be notified if weather does not permit in-person outdoor worship.  Unprogrammed MFW may take place outdoors or indoors, in accordance with current masking and distancing protocols.  Other small group meeting indoors at the Meeting House may…