“Finding Freedom: White Women* Taking on Our Own White Supremacy” / January 2022

Below, please find information about a workshop for white women* taking on their white supremacy. This particular session will be led by our own Lizzie Biddle. However, there are other sessions available if these dates don’t work. When: Three Sundays in January – 9, 16 & 23 3:00-7:00pm EST On Zoom What it is: “Finding Freedom: White Women* Taking on Our Own White Supremacy” We’ll explore: How are we as white women contributing to white…

Refugee Support Update / January 5, 2022

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…

Upcoming Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation Meeting / January 20, 2022

News from Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation (FCNCL) / Save the date! On January 20, FCNCL will hold an Advocacy Workshop on Zoom from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This will be an introduction to how the General Assembly works, and an invitation to plan a lobby visit on a topic of your interest with other like-minded participants in FCNCL. Pass the word, mark the date, and watch for registration information

Challenging Racism / January 5, 2022

A powerful Statement on Systemic Racism worth sharing from the North Carolina Council of Churches, in which NC Friends hold membership: https://tinyurl.com/ahsk93wf A resolution adopted by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches, June 2, 2020. Whereas the North Carolina Council of Churches was founded in 1935, primarily for the purpose of addressing racial inequity and racial injustice, and Whereas our white founders soon recognized that racial equity and racial justice should…

Coping with COVID / January 5, 2022

Update from the COVID Medical Advisory Group North Carolina has seen a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, including the delta variant and, increasingly, the more-highly-contagious omicron variant. Hospitals and the healthcare workforce are strained. As weary as we all are of the restrictions and inconvenience COVID has caused us, we hope you will not let down your guard. We still have much to learn about the omicron variant. Vaccines are your best protection…

Update from the Meeting on Ministry & Council / January 5, 2022

Current guidelines for gathering at New Garden Friends Meeting All group activities at NGFM are structured to be as inclusive and COVID-safe as possible. Nevertheless, we urge all New Gardeners to be mindful of the update above from our COVID medical advisers. Please make decisions about gathering at New Garden Friends Meeting and elsewhere based on your personal level of risk for serious COVID disease and the risks that your exposure to COVID could pose for…

Adult Forum / January 9, 2022

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 look forward to seeing you online. 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 to join. Readings and queries are read…

Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / January 9, 2022

11:00 a.m. / 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: Exodus 16:1-8 Message: Looking Back and Looking Ahead 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…

Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / January 9, 2022

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…