Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / February 6, 2022

First Day, Worship

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: “Blessing In The Chaos” by Jan Richardson Title: Sorrow and Solace 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…

Coping with COVID / February 1, 2022

Community, Covid-19, News

Case positively (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) is currently 26.9 %,  still an alarming percentage, and the number of COVID hospitalizations remains extremely high.  Although the omicron variant is seemingly less severe, particularly in fully vaccinated individuals, the astounding number of cases diagnosed  in January (with a small percentage still getting very ill) has filled up the hospitals and a high percentage of all ICU beds. We learned last…

Update from the Meeting on Ministry & Council / February 1, 2022

Ministry & Council, News

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 below from our COVID medical advisers. Please make decisions about gathering at NG and elsewhere based on your personal level of risk for serious COVID disease and the risks that your exposure to COVID could pose for members of…

Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / February 6, 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…

Friends Committee on National Legislation / Nominating Committee / February 1, 2022

Community, FCNL, News, Social Concerns

To: Friends of FCNCL / Friends, we are seeking help from you in filling two positions. We hope that some of you are able to step forward or that you might recommend someone from your meeting who would be interested in filling one of these positions. Treasurer: We seek a Friend who is committed to the work of FCNCL and who has skills and experience in electronic banking and in the use of spreadsheets to manage…

Challenging Racism / February 1, 2022

Community, News, Social Concerns

This is the beginning of Black History Month, but celebrating this can be controversial. Why? Because Black History happens all the time, and some believe that confining discussion of it to one month of the year does not do it justice. Others believe focusing a specific time on it is important. Something to think about . . . A Friendly Reminder: The Black Quaker Lives Matter Film Festival is beginning this month, as reported in…