11:00 a.m. / Alan Spiewak / 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 at New Garden Friends Meeting. Please observe Ministry & Council guidelines for Covid-safe in person 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 observe recommendations from Meeting on Ministry & Council.
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and Jewish American Heritage Month May 1 – May Day May 2 – World Ukulele Day May 3 – Natl Teacher Day May 5 – Cinco de Mayo May 8 – Mothers’ Day May 30 – Memorial Day: National Military Appreciation May 31 – Anniversary of Tulsa Massacre — (submitted by AntiRacism Group)
Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation (FCNCL) is seeking participation by Friends in North Carolina in developing legislative priorities to guide our advocacy in the 2023 – 24 state legislative session. We hope that a large cross-section of New Garden Friends will participate in this discernment process. Please carefully consider state legislative issues to which we can apply Quaker values as we interact with our legislators. You may send a list of your top priorities…
When Bryan Stevenson, Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, speaks he notes how important “proximity” is, if we really want to understand racism and to dismantle it. He is talking about being physically close to people and their situations. As I think about my anti-racism work I realize that this is a challenge for people like me, who live, work and worship in majority white areas and have fostered primarily white relationships. I am trying…
Recognition Sunday is Sunday, May 22 during 11 a.m. semi-programmed Meeting for Worship. Do you know a rising 2nd grader, 4th grader, or graduating Senior that you would like to see recognized? If so, please contact Karin Heller. For graduating high school seniors, please include the student’s name, high school, and plans for next year in your email. Summer Program is June 13-17, 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. This week long, cooperative program takes on a different…
Margaret continues to be out on medical leave until at least May 16, and Ministry and Counsel clerk Karen Garraputa will coordinate with Margaret about her return. Margaret’s work cell phone is being carried by members of MMC, and pastoral care needs are triaged and handled. Deborah Seuss will be serving New Garden in a limited, contract-basis, capacity for the month of May, and will assist with pastoral care needs. MMC is delighted to share…