A Note from the Internet Tech Crew / December 28, 2022

News

Our lightly-programed Meeting for worship on 12/26 had some technical problems. We had trouble providing consistent audio to both in-person and online worshipers, leading to delays, missed communication, and a lack of interconnection between folks online and folks on the lawn. There was a lesson from this week that we on the tech crew take very seriously: Our electronic setup is complicated. When we change it, there can be unforeseen results. While we haven’t traced…

Challenging Racism / December 28, 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns

In the new year Friends will be coming back to the meetinghouse for worship. Perhaps then, after being away for so long, we can see with new eyes what was once so familiar. I invite us all to observe carefully the walls and bulletin boards for signs that Black Lives Matter. Note: If you haven’t been in the nursery for awhile, you may have missed the Black Jesus painting. Thank you to the Friend(s) who…

Refugee Support Update / January 28, 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

New Garden’s donation collection and distribution area for the Afghan resettlement effort located in Norvell Hall is in full swing. Thanks to all who have donated; we have supported many families and individuals in establishing their new homes. We have two special notices regarding this outreach endeavor: If you are considering donating furnishings, we are overloaded with children’s clothing and supplies, as well as bed linens. So, we are not accepting those items at this…

Adult Forum / January 2, 2022

First Day, Religious Education, Worship

9:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. / Forum meets on Zoom: Check your email for a Zoom link, or contact [email protected] to receive a link. We will continue reading from “Faithful Voices”. This week we will read and discuss the section devoted to Juanita Nelson. We are nearing the end of the book with only three more “voices” left to read.  You do not need a book a book to join. Readings and queries are read aloud by participants. All are welcome.…

Covid Advisory Update / December 28, 2021

Community, Covid-19, News, Social Concerns

The COVID Advisory Group last met 12/6/21, and recommended that protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting continue mostly the same through the Holiday season. Therefore, semi-programmed Meeting for Worship (MFW) will be outdoors, for the present  but otherwise now by Zoom and Facebook Live at 11 am. 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 meetings indoors at the Meeting House…

Holiday Covid News / December 28, 2021

Covid-19, News

Infectious disease experts are still  reevaluating Holiday advice given the discovery of  the  highly contagious COVID  Omicron variant.  This variant has now been isolated in dozens of countries and now accounting for the  vast majority of new positive tests in the US according to the CDC. It has prompted governments, including the U.S., to stop some international travel. The impact of this variant still can’t be properly estimated though we are starting to have some reports from South Africa…

Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / January 2, 2022

First Day, Worship

Greetings, Friends. Due to the weather conditions predicted for this coming First Day (1/2/2022), our 11:00 AM semi-programmed Meeting for Worship will only be held digitally. There will not be in-person worship at the Meetinghouse. Please join our Facebook live stream here or our interactive Zoom session. A link for Zoom will be sent by email, or it can be requested from the office through Friday. We look forward to seeing you online. Reading: “Our Passion…

Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / January 2, 2022

First Day, Worship

9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. / Those attending unprogrammed meetings for worship on Sundays 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 be using and do not exceed maximum…