What Happened to the Black Lives Matter Sign? / March 8, 2023

News, Social Concerns

The saga of the Black Lives Matter sign continues. The sign, which disappeared during construction of sidewalks along New Garden Road only to be found in the woods adjacent to New Garden Cemetery and reinstalled, has been dismantled. Here’s why. Greensboro zoning inspectors, responding to a citizen complaint about the sign, made a site visit and found the sign to be out of compliance on two points. One post slightly exceeded the maximum height limit…

Dinner to Benefit Earthquake Survivors Raises $3,500 / March 2023

Community, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

Dear Friends, The turn out in the fundraising lunch has been great. I was told that we raised $2225 in cash and around $3500 in total with checks and digital donations. Thank you all for your collaboration, kindness and generosity for the victims of an earthquake overseas. We’re also thankful to Nazareth Mediterranean/American Cuisine who generously donated the meal today. We’re looking forward to continue collaborating with our Quaker friends in further activities. –– Peace,…

First Day at New Garden Friends Meeting / March 12, 2023

Adult Forum, Fellowship, First Day, Religious Education, Worship

9:00 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: Andy Mock • Welcome: Ashley Wilcox • Announcements: Karen Garraputa • Congregational Hymn: • Reading: Exodus 17:1-7 • Special Music: • Message: Give Us Water, Ashley Wilcox • Silent Worship • Holding in the Light *Friends are also welcome to join the service online either through…