12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. / “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring” is Kim Ki-Duk’s 2003 movie about the phases of life of a Buddhist monk and the boy he is raising on a floating shrine. It’s a meditative movie, though with some scenes that would probably not be appropriate for younger friends. The film will be followed by a discussion. Bring your lunch or a snack.
Friends have the opportunity to participate in a revision of “The World We Seek: Statement of Legislative Policy.” This lengthy policy statement under-girds the lobbying work of Friends Committee on National Legislation. It is revised every five years or so, and we are invited to participate in this revision. If you are interested in participating in this process, contact Dorothy Mason or at 336-288-2852. Our turn-around time is short so we would appreciate hearing from you…
Social Concerns Committee provides small grants to organizations for projects that address priority issues through the Meeting’s Broader Concerns budget. Priorities for 2019 include: • Peace and conflict prevention/resolution • Poverty, homelessness, and hunger • Youth engagement • Clean energy and climate change crisis • Social, racial, and economic justice • Refugee crisis and immigrant rights If you know an organization with a project or program advancing any of these priorities, have them send a 1-page…
(9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Intergenerational First Day School is an opportunity for Friends of all ages and abilities to explore Quaker history and values and Bible stories together. It is our mission to build relationships across ages and perspectives through discussion, play, arts and crafts, stories, and service projects. We believe that a diverse offering of First Day School programs help us warmly welcome all people into our Meeting community. March 10th Intergenerational…
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting. This year’s Seeker’s Classes are set to start February 17th and will run for four Sundays from February 17 – March 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. These sessions are wonderful for newcomers and also long-time members where we will cover the basics of Quaker history, the testimonies, and Quaker faith, Quaker community practices and business practices and variations among different branches of Quakers.
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting. This year’s Seekers Classes are set to start February 17th and will run for four Sundays from February 17 – March 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. These sessions are wonderful for newcomers and also long-time members where we will cover the basics of Quaker history, the testimonies, and Quaker faith, Quaker community practices and business practices and variations among different branches of Quakers.
Fellowship Hall / Covered Dish Dinner 5:30 p.m. / Dance Program from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m . The Friendly Folk Dancers is an international folk dance performance featuring medleys bringing countries together. Come meet Quakers from around the US and Rwanda, and enjoy a fun-filled evening! Folk dance participation for all ages and abilities is encouraged, but not required. Start time is 5:30 p.m for a carry-in meal, the program will run 6-8 p.m. The dancers will…
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting. This year’s Seekers Classes are set to start February 17th and will run for four Sundays from February 17 – March 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. These sessions are wonderful for newcomers and also long-time members where we will cover the basics of Quaker history, the testimonies, and Quaker faith, Quaker community practices and business practices and variations among different branches of Quakers.
Parlor / 10:45 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. / Vicki McCready will take our previous study of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s booklet on how to speak up when faced with bigoted comments, to the next level. A member of First Friends Meeting, Vicki has designed small group sessions to think together and apply ideas to 15 actual scenarios from our normal daily lives. Come experience speaking up and learn from each other what our choices…
How is it that we are wealthy, but struggle to meet our budget, much less to fund new initiatives? Perhaps it is just a matter of how you look at it. Please join John Farmer for a discussion of our financial condition on Sunday, February 24 at the rise of worship. Bring your own lunch/snack.