Spiritual Disciplines / May 10
10 a.m. / https://zoom.us/j/173194875? pwd= YUYvRmtJVXZ0bGJwZllHVy9pS051Zz09 If Friends have difficulty entering the meeting, they are asked to contact Alan Spiewak at (336) 430-0262.
Adult Forum with Jane & Max Carter / May 10
9:45 a.m. / This week, Jane and Max Carter will join us for a discussion about some of the ways that they work to live into the Quaker testimonies. So many of us have recently found ourselves living life at a much slower pace. Although this has happened under horrible circumstances, it has provided (demanded) an opportunity for Friends to re-examine our lives from a different perspective. So it is certainly a good time to…
Religious Education Updates / May 3
Happy weekend Friends. I can hardly believe that it is already May! We will continue using Zoom for Adult Forum, Spiritual Disciplines, and Young Friends meetings. Adult Forum will remain in the 9:45-10:45 a.m. time slot moving forward. Check your email for a link and password to join us via zoom. Spiritual Disciplines / This week, Friends will begin discussing the chapter on Stewardship. May 3, 2020 / 09:45 a.m. / Adult Forum: Greg Keener,…
Monthly Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business / May 3
1:00 p.m. / We will gather together online, to hear what several committees have been doing while we have been physically distancing. Join us to hear from Pastor Margaret, Meeting for Ministry and Counsel, Covid-19 group, Finance and Stewardship, an dother surprise appearances/reports from other committees. Also some vital statistics. You will receive an email Zoom invitation, so keep a lookout. I look forward to seeing all of you! Tim Lindeman, Presiding Clerk NGFM
Online Worship / May 3
11 a.m. / Live-streaming on Facebook. Reading: Selections from “On The Wondrous Works I Will Meditate” by Mary Oliver. Message Title: Finding Joy.
Nominating Committee Focus
As we approach the “home stretch” of our information on the NGFM committees will be considering our Communications Committee and our Personnel Committee. Communications Committee oversees our communications within the Meeting and to the broader community. This includes our website, Facebook page, newsletter, First Day bulletin, signage inside and outside our building and other special projects that may come up. The committee is composed of nine members on staggered three year terms and meets as…
Greensboro Urban Ministry Virtual Food Drive / Deadline May 11
Thanks to those who have contributed toward our virtual food drive, which replaces the “in person” food drive at Harris Teeter. As of April 27, 2020 we have met $430.00 of our $1,000 goal. You still have until May 11 to contribute and help feed Greensboro neighbors who are seeking assistance. Make checks payable to Greensboro Urban Ministry, and in the memo section write “Food Pantry”. If you prefer to give online, you may do…
Share Your Proposal for Funds / Deadline May 7
Peace and Social Concerns seeks proposals for funds to address Urgent COVID-19 Needs. New Garden Friends Meeting’s Peace and Social Concerns Committee provides small grants to organizations for projects that address priority issues through the Meeting’s Broader Concerns budget. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, we are seeking requests from organizations to help people affected by the disease and loss of jobs and critical services related to the disease. If you know an organization with…
American Friends Service Committee Offers Webinar Series
Our communities are feeling the devastating impacts of COVID-19. From overburdened hospitals to struggling families, people across the U.S. are hurting. Our federal and state government have responded by providing cash payments, health care, expanding unemployment benefits and other benefits—but many immigrants have been left out and the impacts of COVID-19 continue to impact communities disproportionately. Now more than ever it is important to stand with our immigrant community and be intentional about the ways…
Finance and Stewardship
The work of the Meeting continues, and so do the financial obligations. Please consider sending a check to the Meeting or give online using the “Donate” button on the Meeting website at NGFM.org.