Christmas Eve Worship Service / Dec. 24
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. / Worship Room / Music will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the program will start at 7 p .m. Apple Cider and cookies will be served in Fellowship Hall after the service.
Donations for Family Service of the Piedmont / thru Dec. 31
Friendship Community Partnership is collecting items for Family Service of the Piedmont through December 31. A collection box is in the Connector. This year they are asking for twin and double white sheets, pillows, pillowcases, white towels and washcloths, paper plates, cups, forks, disinfectant spray, AA, AAA, C and 9-volt batteries, bottled water, juice, feminine products, soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nightgowns and pajamas for women and children, women’s white socks, children’s books,…
Ways to Give During the Christmas Season
Every year Margaret takes a group of New Gardeners to a local Wal-mart and we anonymously pay off several families’ Christmas gift layaways. If you would like to be part of this lovely gift to our wider community, feel free to donate money (if you write a check, make sure you mark it “for Christmas layaway”) or join us on our trip to Walmart on Sunday, December 8 at 1 p.m. Every year members of…
Christmas Eve Goodies Needed
Calling all bakers and sweet-tooth supporters! Please plan to share in our beloved New Garden Christmas Eve tradition by dropping off cookies and treats in the kitchen by 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24. Any questions, contact Karen Garraputa at ([email protected]).
Winter Solstice Service / Dec. 21
In the woods behind New Garden Friends Meeting / 5:30 p.m. Drumming will begin at 5:30 and the service will start at 6 p.m.
Non-Profit Honor Cards For Sale / Dec. 22
Once again, NGFM will have the opportunity to express generosity through the purchase of Honor Cards benefiting non-profits. If anyone is connected to a non-profit that has honor cards, please contact Cathy Hamilton about requesting that the non-profit has cards for sale this year. [email protected] ; 336-601-0304.
Speaking Through Quilts with Valerie Paterson / Dec. 22
While we most commonly think of the love that quilts create, they are also an avenue of expression. This can range from frustration and anger to admiration and joy, honoring a person to presenting social issues. As part of the exhibit A Better World: Heroes working for the greater good (www.ABetterWorldExhibition.com) which includes quilts and essays, we will look at Valerie’s quilt “Hell and Hope” as well as samples from international quilt exhibits.
Caroling at Friends Home Guilford / Dec. 22
The carolers will meet at New Garden Meeting at 4:45 p.m, walk over to Friends Home Guilford and begin caroling at 5 p.m. They will return to the meetinghouse for pizza following the caroling.
Caroling at Friends Home Guilford / Dec. 22
The carolers will meet at New Garden Meeting at 4:45 p.m, walk over to Friends Home Guilford and begin caroling at 5 p.m. They will return to the meetinghouse for pizza following the caroling.
“Speaking Through Quilts” with Valerie Paterson / Dec. 22
While we most commonly think of the love that quilts create, they are also an avenue of expression. This can range from frustration and anger to admiration and joy, honoring a person to presenting social issues. As part of the exhibit A Better World: Heroes working for the greater good (www.ABetterWorldExhibition.com) which includes quilts and essays, we will look at Valerie’s quilt “Hell and Hope” as well as samples from international quilt exhibits.