Alternatives to Violence Workshop / June 9 – 11, 2023

Sponsored by the North Carolina Alternatives to Violence Project in partnership with the NC Peace Resource Center. What? Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) helps us explore the power we all have to change hostility and destructiveness into cooperation, community, and justice. Why? To discover new ways to reduce conflict in your world, your community, organization, or personal life. Enjoy a hands-on, fun, activity-based experience (no need to take notes!) in an intensive weekend workshop. People…

New Gift Titles Added to the New Garden Friends Meeting Library / May 23, 2023

• Faithful Voices, Oral Readings Exploring Beliefs in Action by Ed Schwartz • Wilt Thou Go On My Errand: Three 18th Century Journals of Quaker Women Ministers by Margaret Hope Bacon, editor • Practicing Peace: a devotional walk through the Quaker tradition by Catherine Whitmire • Plain Living: a Quaker path to simplicity by Catherine Whitmire • Springfield 1773-1940 by Sara Richardson Haworth • Bound for Canaan: The Epic Story of the Underground Railroad by…

Notes from Pastor Ashley / May 31, 2023

Dear Friends, This was a week of highs and lows. On Tuesday afternoon, I led a Zoom “Woke Bible Study” for Woodbrooke, a Quaker center in Birmingham, England. We had a wonderful conversation about the passages people often use to argue that women should remain silent in churches (of course I disagree!). Then on Tuesday evening, gave a talk for FutureChurch for their “Women Erased” series. FutureChurch is a Catholic organization that is advocating for…

Support the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons / May 31, 2023

Great news: Chatham County Commissioners passed a resolution of support for the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on May 15th! More details below. Changes to Note: National Priorities where we get our local costs figures has updated their data to FY 2023 from FY2021. The changes are dramatic, which is a point we can emphasize; we do need to be aware of the new data. Example: Raleigh’s costs for nuclear weapons and…

Religious Education / May 31, 2023

Dear Friends, The weather is no indication, but Summer is *unofficially* here! We have lots of fun activities in store! First Day Forum / Over the years, the Religious Education Committee has tried several approaches to Summer First Day Forum. We’ve shared queries, done book discussions and watched QuakerSpeak videos together. This year, I am SUPER EXCITED to announce that we will spend our time during First Day Forum sharing about books we’ve read for…

Thanks for Supporting the Quaker Cupboard Program / May 31, 2023

Greetings friends, we are reaching out in representation of the Quaker cupboard program. We would like to thank everyone for the great amount of contributions and donations, you have truly helped to make a difference in the lives of those struggling in our community. Since this program was designed for a college we will be stopping donations over the summer, but we will start back up in mid August. Again we would like to thank…

First Day at New Garden Friends Meeting / June 4, 2023

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: Acts 2:1-8, 14-17 • Special Music • Message: “Telling Our Stories,” Ashley Wilcox • 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.