FCNL Annual Public Policy Institute and Annual Meeting / Nov 28 – Dec 2

Community, Families, Fellowship, News

Friends Committee on National Legislation will be holding its Annual Public Policy Institute and Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., November 28 to December 2. It is not too late register online at: fcnl.org. The Public Policy Institute will focus on the farm bill (H.R. 2) Why the farm bill? It is the largest source of food assistance for millions of struggling families in our country. The Senate and House have passed different versions of the bill…

Group Tickets for A&T Performance of “Dot” / December 1

Community, Families, News

The Friendship Community Partnership is organizing a group to attend the comedy Dot which is about a family whose mother has Alzheimer’s. The play will be presented at the Paul Robeson Theater on the campus of A&T State University on Saturday, December 1 at 3 p.m. If we get 10 or more folks to go, prices will be under $10. We want to attend the matinee at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Please call CH Holcombe ASAP…

Update from the NGFM Grounds Committee

Community, News

We have currently received one bid on extensive tree work but we are hopeful that the past (preferred) tree person we used will soon place a bid. The City will repair the storm run-off ditch that crosses the front lawn where erosion has occurred. The repair work is backed up a couple of months, I’m told. The bridge that crossed this run-off ditch needs to be permanently removed so it is available, to be taken…

Thanksgiving & Gratitude / November 18

Fellowship, First Day, Worship

11:00 a.m. / Worship Room / Worship on November 18 will be about thanksgiving and gratitude! During our silent worship time Friends will be invited to share briefly something that they are grateful for in their lives. Just as with any Sunday worship, anyone may speak if they feel led to do so. Also, after worship we will have note cards available if you would like to write a note to someone in your life…

What Puts the “E” in “SPICES?” / November 18

Community, Fellowship, First Day, Social Concerns

Brotherhood Room / 12:15 – 2:30 p.m. The topic for the third First Day Lunch and Learn November 18 is built around the peace testimony. We will watch two QuakerSpeak videos, “Why are Quakers Pacifists?” and “Why I’m not a Pacifist?” They offer great food for thought and should stimulate some meaningful discussion. Please bring your lunch and join us after the rise of Meeting for Worship. For more information, contact Sara White at 336-253-1319.