Right Sharing of World Resources Job Openings / August 2022

Jobs, News

I am excited to announce that we are hiring for three full time positions. Please share this email with anyone you think would be a good fit. All positions are fully remote. An eligible candidate must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. The full job descriptions are hyperlinked below. The Associate Secretary of Operations is a senior leadership position responsible for organizational operations including accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial and legal transactions that…

COVID Medical Advisory Committee Report to Called Meeting for Business on Aug. 21, 2022

Covid-19, News

At Monthly Meeting on 8/21, Janie Foy presented a report from New Garden’s COVID medical advisors (below). Friends in attendance weighed COVID risks against the need for our community to rebuild social and spiritual connections. They agreed to the action steps reported in the NGFM newsletter last week. The COVID medical advisory group will be meeting on Tuesday, 8/30, at 1:00 to answer questions posed by MM about relaxation of COVID guidelines. Those with questions…

COVID Advisory / Aug. 25, 2022

Covid-19, News

CDC Community Level is High in Guilford County Wear a mask indoors in public Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines Get tested if you have symptoms Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. If you are immunocompromised, learn more about how to protect yourself.…

Volunteers Needed for the Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Drive / Friday, October 14, 2022

Community, News, Volunteer

It is time to sign up to participate in the Fall Greensboro Urban Ministries’ food drive. New Garden is assigned to the Harris Teeter at 701 Francis King Street, across the street from our meeting house. Please consider signing up for one of the 2-hour time slots. You will be paired with at least one other New Gardener. This event is a major source for replenishing the food pantry, and GUM is counting on us!…

Religious Education Update / August 30, 2022

Adult Forum, News, Religious Education, Youth

Adult Forum / September 4 There will be open fellowship and discussion this week. Adult Forum remains on Zoom for the time-being. Email Karin Heller if you would like to receive Religious Education Updates and/or Zoom links. Children are Welcome at Meeting for Worship All children are invited and encouraged to join us for Meeting for Worship. Crayons and activity packets are available in the foyer outside the Worship room. Childcare is available for children…

Quaker Timeline Highlights Local Friends and Slavery / August 24, 2022

Community, News, Social Concerns

As we continue our celebration in 2022 of 350 years of Friends in North Carolina, we have easy access to a timeline on the Underground Railroad Tree at Guilford College website, which gives us a glimpse of how Friends dealt with slavery. A few entries of interest: • [1754 – New Garden Meeting was established.] • 1770 – New Garden Meeting urges Friends not to be involved with slavery. • 1776 – Slave ownership becomes…

Fair, Safe and Secure Elections / August 24, 2022

Community, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Prior to the 2020 elections, a representative from the Carter Center’s Conflict Resolution team reached out to the North Carolina Council of Churches. For the first time in its 40-year history of resolving international conflicts, their research showed the conflicts might come home. North Carolina, along with a few of other states, showed a high probability for election related violence. While N.C. did have a few minor skirmishes…