Dear Friends, As you may have noticed, I have been having some difficulty walking lately. I haven’t talked about it much, in part because there is not much to tell. My doctors are doing tests to narrow down what might be causing this and to find a course of treatment. I wanted to let you know because my doctor has prescribed a cane for me, and I don’t want it to come as a surprise…
Thank you to all of the New Gardeners who have participated in surveys, forums, focus groups, intergenerational meals, and recorded conversations with Carry-In Meals! Needless to say, we now have a plethora of information and input as we attempt to get a “sense of the Meeting.” We are grateful to Troy Winfrey, Ashley’s partner, who is a professional qualitative research analyst and is not daunted by the task of making sense out of lots of…
The North Carolina Council of Churches invites you to join people from diverse religious traditions across North Carolina, in opposing Senate Bill 20, Care for Women, Children, and Families Act. The hasty passage of this bill demonstrates a lack of careful consideration and seeks to stigmatize those involved in reproductive healthcare. As religious people, we believe that the decision to continue or end a pregnancy is a deeply personal and moral choice, one that should…
June’s Monthly Meeting for Business will have several options to consider as new messages for the streetside sign on New Garden Road. The Communications Committee met May 15 to generate suggestions for future messages for the sign. The meeting, held in response to a request from Monthly Meeting for Business, was publicized beforehand and open to all New Gardeners. More than a dozen persons attended. Considering new messages for the sign, which currently reads “Black…
Dear Friends, Please join us next First Day, May 21st, during semi-programmed Meeting for Worship for Recognition Sunday! This is an opportunity for us to recognize some of our dedicated community volunteers, rising second graders, rising fourth graders, and graduating high school Seniors. If you know a child or young Friend who fits one of those descriptions, please email me by May 18th. And don’t forget to register for Summer Program in June! More information…
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 • Reading: An Excerpt from Parker J. Palmer • Special Music • Message: Recognition Sunday, Karin Heller • Silent Worship • Holding in the Light * Friends are also welcome to join the service online either through Facebook Live (view only) https://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting or on Zoom.