Anyone who is eligible to vote in North Carolina is also eligible to vote using an absentee ballot and completing their voting by mail. I recently requested an absentee ballot. I was able to speak to someone in the Guilford County Board of Elections office who handles the absentee process. I was checking to be sure they had received my request because I had learned that the outside post office box at Friendly Center had…
New Garden Friends Meeting livestreams Meeting for Worship at 11 a.m. Sundays on Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting/ Prepared messages are posted at: www.ngfm.org/media. Reading: Micah 6:6-8 Title: Finding Our Way Forward
Friends have long struggled with the many forms of racism in our meetings and our communities. Now, with numerous videos of violence directed toward black people, in particular, circulating the web and the tv news, it has the country’s attention like never before. Some Friends at New Garden have expressed a desire to write letters in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign but would like a template to follow. Bobby Trice, with Friends Committee…
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center has trained thousands of church leaders in conflict resolution skills. They can also train groups in their own locations. Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Having the skills to function effectively in emotionally intense, conflicted situations is important for all of us, especially those of us who are leaders. Through lectures, discussion and role-plays, the sessions emphasize hands-on skills training and are practical in focus. For more information on…
Friends, starting June 28, the Peace and Social Concerns Committee will facilitate a five-week long book discussion of Parker Palmer’s, Healing the Heart of Democracy during Adult Forum. If you would like to participate, you can purchase the book most places online. Zoom links will be sent out via email with the Religious Education Updates and Information. If you would like to receive these updates and are not currently receiving RE information by email from…
Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Pastor Margaret is doing a live video on the New Garden Friends Meeting Facebook page. Each week will include readings and queries to help center your week. You can join live at 1 p.m. or watch the video any time after.
New Garden Friends Meeting livestreams Meeting for Worship at 11 a.m. Sundays on Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting/ Prepared messages are posted at: www.ngfm.org/media.
Freinds Committee on North Carolina Legislation is committed to Anti-Racism and has issued a new Action Alert to address police violence. We stand in solidarity with the North Carolina Council of Churches, the Poor People’s Campaign, and others committed to addressing systemic racism. We ask you to contact your municipal and state officials to: 1. Stop Militarization of Police. Redirect funding away from military equipment and military training for police and increase funding towards meeting…
I’m excited about New Garden’s Solar+ Project! Soon, we’ll be able to generate enough electricity to cover 3/4 of the Meeting’s power – using the clean power of the sun and panels warranted for 30 years. This is one small contribution to using nonpolluting renewal energy – a critical part of reducing the impact of climate change. The finances are important to me too. Our investment of $52,825 for 121 panels will reduce payments for…
If you have been out shopping in the past days, you have seen a variety of folks who are wearing mask correctly or who aren’t wearing a mask, or wearing one incorrectly. You can share thoughts/requests with Governor Cooper and other public officials regarding making masks in stores mandatory and that the state educates the public to explain why this policy is urgently needed. Making face masks mandatory for everyone even one hour weekly will…