Important Message from Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation (FCNCL) / May 15, 2022

Community, News

Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation (FCNCL) is seeking participation by Friends in North Carolina in developing legislative priorities to guide our advocacy in the 2023 – 24 state legislative session.  We hope that a large cross-section of New Garden Friends will participate in this discernment process. Please carefully consider state legislative issues to which we can apply Quaker values as we interact with our legislators.  You may send a list of your top priorities…

Challenging Racism / May 10, 2022

Community, News, Social Concerns

When Bryan Stevenson, Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, speaks he notes how important “proximity” is, if we really want to understand racism and to dismantle it. He is talking about being physically close to people and their situations. As I think about my anti-racism work I realize that this is a challenge for people like me, who live, work and worship in majority white areas and have fostered primarily white relationships. I am trying…

Religious Education / May 10, 2022

News, Religious Education, Youth

Recognition Sunday is Sunday, May 22 during 11 a.m. semi-programmed Meeting for Worship. Do you know a rising 2nd grader, 4th grader, or graduating Senior that you would like to see recognized? If so, please contact Karin Heller. For graduating high school seniors, please include the student’s name, high school, and plans for next year in your email. Summer Program is June 13-17, 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. This week long, cooperative program takes on a different…

Meeting on Ministry & Council Update / May 10, 2022

Ministry & Council, News

Margaret continues to be out on medical leave until at least May 16, and Ministry and Counsel clerk Karen Garraputa will coordinate with Margaret about her return. Margaret’s work cell phone is being carried by members of MMC, and pastoral care needs are triaged and handled. Deborah Seuss will be serving New Garden in a limited, contract-basis, capacity for the month of May, and will assist with pastoral care needs. MMC is delighted to share…

Medical Covid Advisory / Update May 3, 2022

Community, Covid-19, News

The CDC continues to publish weekly metrics, updated every Thursday by 8 pm ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO).   In Guilford County, community level risk of COVID transmission continues to be LOW, and hospitalizations are stable.   The NC Health and Human Services Dashboard is updated weekly on Wednesdays, using updated metrics (including wastewater samples, which are now considered more accurate than case counts).  The dashboard this morning shows that the BA.2 variant currently is present in about 87% of cases that have been checked in…

How to Help Ukraine / May 4, 2022

News, Social Concerns

Drop donations at Trinity Church: 5200 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, Monday- Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First aid and first aid kits Nonperishable foods Batteries Bandages Women’s hygiene products Diapers, wipes Disposable gloves Pain medicine Antiseptic wipes Gauze pads and rolls Bandages Antibiotic Ointment Burn Aid Sleeping bags Blankets and Bedding Thermal underwear Disposable utensils, tableware Items for newborn babies Clothing and footwear for women, men, children Checks (made out to “Living Water”…

North Carolina Men Spring Fling / May 5, 2022

Community, News, Social Concerns

Thursday, May 5 at 5:57 p.m. at The Depot at Cody Creek [US 601, 1 mile south of Dobson, NC 27017 Phone: 336.386.8222 Website: https://www.codycreek.org/ Restaurant Meal: $16+ tax Our speakers: Bob and Hope Carter are medical missionaries who began their career in 1985 serving FUM at Friends Lugulu Hospital in Western Kenya. After Bob earned his master’s degree in public health at UNC-Chapel Hill, they returned to Africa in 1997, serving in Zambia with…

Stew Makers Needed / May 4, 2022

Community, News, Volunteer

One of our wonderful Cowboy Stew preparers for our monthly meal for Urban Ministries is moving away and will no longer be able to provide us with stew. Thank you to Rick Tunkel and Cheryl Buehler for the gallons of stew and hundreds of brownies they have contributed over the years! We would like to get a few more volunteers (we will provide the recipe) so all cooks get an occasional break! If you would…