9:30-10:30 a.m. / March 27 and April 3 / The Anti-Racism Committee is hosting Adult Forum. Friends are reminded that Adult Forum will continue to take place on Zoom until further notice. Friends are reminded that Adult Forum will continue to take place on Zoom only until further notice. The link will be included in Religious Education Updates. If you do not receive Religious Ed Updates weekly and would like to, please contact Karin Heller.
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 and also in person this First Sunday. Please observe Ministry & Council guidelines for Covid-safe in person worship. Reading: Britain Yearly Meeting Faith and Practice 19.33 Message Title: Faithfulness and Joy Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting…
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…
You’re invited to a free vocational discernment workshop to explore the work you feel called to do in the world. Led by Jen Higgins-Newman and Greg Woods of Beacon Hill Friends House, a Quaker center based in Boston, MA. Are you interested in exploring your work (whether paid, volunteer, or other?) and the deep questions of what your gifts are and what you have to offer the world and to find some clarity on what…
New Garden continues to co-sponsor a number of Afghan households – join us! Activities includes transportation to the grocery store, medical appointments, family outings to a local park, helping a family set-up a bank account, etc. There are lots of individuals and households that can still benefit from the help of a dedicated team or small group! Email Cindy Knul if interested. Ongoing household donations collection in the basement: Through the end of April, New…
A big white Oak tree in the front lawn will be taken down. (firewood available). Removal needs to coordinated with the tree crew to get the wood the same day as the tree is taken down. For information, call Linda Maynard 336-405-1427
Debate in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is Monday, 28 March from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CET, Palais des Nations, Geneva The panel discussion will gather speakers who are known for their active role in the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and who are from diverse backgrounds. They will share their experiences and will advocate in favor of listening to those who face racial…
Daily case positivity (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) for the state of NC has stabilized in the last week to 2.6 %, the same as the 14-day average case positivity for Guilford County. The number of COVID hospitalizations has fallen /stabilized at a much lower number (619 in the state, 39 at Cone Hospital as of this morning) than at the beginning of February. ICU hospitalizations have…
From Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm by Robin Diangelo – The author explains why it is important for white people to think deeply about what it means to be white. “In not thinking critically about our racial positions and how they shape our experiences, we don’t develop skills for navigating a sensitive conversation, nor do we develop an emotional capacity to withstand the discomfort of the conversation. . . The result:…
Help End the Devastating War on Yemen: Lobby Opportunity March 26, 2022 marks seven years since the bombing and war started on Yemen. Unfortunately, this past month marks one of the deadliest periods in the war. While it has fallen off the national discourse, media, and frankly awareness of Americans, Quakers and like-minded individuals across the U.S., led by FCNL, are lobbying Congress to end U.S. involvement in the war. The lobby visit with Rep.…