Dear Friends, As I prepare my message for this week, I keep thinking about the verse “be knit together in the same mind and the same purpose” (1 Corinthians 1:10). I was curious about the phrase “knit together,” and I learned that in Greek it can mean to repair, restore, or perfectly join together. What knits us together as Friends? What repairs or restores us? Sometimes the things that bring us together are difficult and…
My husband invited me to go to a play with him this Thursday night, and I’m excited about it! The play, “Nice White Parents 2016” sounds like a possible help for me as I often find myself struggling between good intention vs actual impact. I could wait until next week and give you a review, but since it will be in Greensboro for such a limited time, I thought I would give you the “heads-up”…
Hi friends, this update comes from Jack and Quinn Finnegan in relation to our efforts to help those experiencing food shortage at Guilford College. Through our Quaker cupboard program we are asking for donations of items such as Ramen, pasta and sauce, nut butter, dried fruits, pop tarts, Gatorade, tortillas, chips, KIND bars, alternative shelf stable milks, other non perishable food items and hygiene products. There is a collection box on a table in the…
We have left this nativity scene out on display for another week in remembrance of Marcy Maury. This was a wonderful project that she and others created with the children in religious education. We are grateful for all the gifts that Marcy brought to our community.
Next FIrst Day Join us in Fellowship Hall on January 22nd at 4 p.m. for Intergenerational First Day School. In recognition of the many gifts that Marcy Maury shared in her 25 years as a First Day School teacher and beyond, Karen Garraputa will share a Faith and Play story about each person’s unique gifts. Join us for the story, and bring your own carry out containers for a lovingly prepared, vegetarian friendly, take away…
9:45 a.m. Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Adult Forum (Zoom) 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Spiritual Disciplines (Zoom) 11 a.m. Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship* • Worshipful Music: • Welcome: Ashley Wilcox • Announcements: Karen Garraputa • Congregational Hymn: • Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 • Special Music: • Message: Knit Together, Ashley Wilcox • Silent Worship • Holding in the Light *Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting 4:00 p.m. Intergenerational First Day School…