Dear Friends, It is good to be back with you after my trip to South Dakota. I enjoyed my time there, and the pastors of the South Dakota Synod were kind and welcoming. They were also very interested in Quakers! I told them a little about our history, and they were impressed by how long Friends have had women in ministry. They were also surprised when I did not take communion, and I explained that…
Pendle Hill Quaker Institute: Beloved Community as Prophetic Witness Apr 28 – May 1, 2023 An on-campus conference for the gathering of Friends to learn about and practice the art of building beloved community as an act of prophetic witness. Integrous Testifying: Body, Mind & Spirit May 1, 2023 A First Monday Lecture with Niyonu Spann, exploring accessing and sharing the whole of who we are. Pendle Hill Nature Walk May 7, 2023 A walking…
Neil deGrass Tyson was once asked why there were not more women in his field of astrophysics. He replied that he couldn’t speak for women, but having been a black youth interested in pursuing a career in science and astrophysics since the age of nine, he had been dissuaded at every level by educators and the world around him. It was only his personal passion for science that helped him survive the discouragement he encountered.…
Dear Friends, The Transition Committee has planned a wonderful Intergenerational First Day School event for all of you next First Day, 4-6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The work that they are doing is incredibly important for the future of our community. But they can’t do it without input from all of you. The announcement has been shared elsewhere in the newsletter and queries will be provided during our meeting time together. And don’t worry about…
Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / 9:00 a.m. Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / 11:00 a.m.* • Worshipful Music: Andy Mock • Welcome: Ashley Wilcox • Announcements: Karen Garraputa • Congregational Hymn • Message: God with Us, Ashley Wilcox • Silent Worship • Holding in the Light Transition Committee Intergenerational Meeting / 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. *Friends are also welcome to join the service online either through Facebook Live (view only) http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting or on Zoom.