9:45 a.m. / A New Year is almost upon us. In addition to celebrating all that comes with it, we also have a new Congress. For many of us in the New Garden Friends Meeting Community we have a new congressional representative in the 6th district: Kathy Manning. Join Friends (and friends of Friends) who have been supportive of Friends Committee on National Legislation to plan our approach to building a sustainable relationship with our…
Sunday 11 a.m. Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting/ Prepared messages are posted at: www.ngfm.org/media Reading: Revelation 21: 1-6a Title: Starting Again
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives. Thus, every weekly newsletter will include one Anti-Racist Action suggestion and one website whereby members can find minority-owned business to support, if they so choose. The Meeting is not endorsing or advertising these businesses; we just feel it’s important to spread dollars more equitably to all community members and entrepreneurs.…
Christmas Eve worship at New Garden Friends Meeting will be held on ZOOM this year. Join us on Thursday at 7 p.m. for our traditional Christmas Eve worship. You will receive a ZOOM link for Christmas Eve worship by email and you are welcome to share the ZOOM link with family, friends and neighbors. All are welcome!
11 a.m. / Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting/ Prepared messages are posted at: www.ngfm.org/media
A New Year is almost upon us. In addition to celebrating all that comes with it, we also have a new Congress. For many of us in the New Garden Friends Meeting Community we have a new congressional representative in the 6th district: Kathy Manning. Join Friends (and friends of Friends) who have been supportive of Friends Committee on National Legislation to plan our approach to building a sustainable relationship with our new elected official.…
New Ideas Committee reports the following ideas under consideration: Facilitating community gatherings for participating in Meeting for Worship on Facebook or Zoom. One critical piece is the availability of an accessible TV with internet connection. Then a staff member or resident would be needed to set it up each week. Consideration of a covered picnic shelter. House Committee has passed this on to Grounds committee. Modifications to the area outside the Meeting room with a…
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives. Thus, every weekly newsletter will include one Anti-Racist Action suggestion and one website whereby members can find minority-owned business to support, if they so choose. The Meeting is not endorsing or advertising these businesses; we just feel it’s important to spread dollars more equitably to all community members and entrepreneurs.…
Friends, I have been doing outside in-person visits with New Gardeners since the spring. However, with the increase of Covid-19 cases here in Greensboro and the potential for a surge due to holiday gatherings and travel, I will be temporarily halting in-person visiting. I continue to be available to all of you through email, Zoom, and phone calls. Please wear your masks, practice good social distancing, and limit your time indoors with others as much…
11 a.m. / Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting/ Prepared messages are posted at: www.ngfm.org/media Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 Title: Seeking Light in the Darkness