Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / August 29, 2021

First Day, Worship

9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. / Those attending unprogrammed meetings for worship on Sundays from 9 – 9:45 a.m. are welcome to use Friendship Hall. Please follow the guidance below; Stay home if you have any symptoms of illness. Meet outdoors, if feasible, regardless of group size; please bring your own chairs. Reserve meeting room(s) in advance by calling the NGFM office at (336) 292-5487 or emailing [email protected] ; note the capacity of room(s) you will…

Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / August 29, 2021

First Day, Worship

10:00 a.m. / In-Person outdoors (weather permitting) on the grounds of our meeting house. Karin Heller will be speaking. Reading: An excerpt from the book, “A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life”, by Parker Palmer. Title: Being in Community When We Can’t be with Community Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting Meeting for Worship on Zoom: Check your email for a Zoom link, or contact [email protected] to receive a link. Prepared messages are posted at: www.ngfm.org/media

Book Study Continues / August 26, 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns

On Thursday, August 26 at 7 p.m. we will continue with Kendi’s “How to be an Antiracist” book discussion Chapter 13 called “Space.” Our Zoom host will be Mary Stolberg. Janet Inmon will be discussion leader. If you have been participating in this discussion, you will be receiving a Zoom invitation from Mary. If you would like to join us for the first time, you are welcome! It is not necessary for you to have…

Friends Committee on National Legislation Advocacy Team Building Workshop / August 25, 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns

You are invited on Wednesday, 25 August, 6 – 8 p.m. to join a ZOOM meeting to build an FCNL advocacy network in the triad. Register at https://tinyurl.com/26cs64fm This 2-hour interactive workshop will train participants how to be more effective grassroots advocates for peace and justice. We will go in-depth on FCNL’s relationship-based style of lobbying, teach skills on storytelling, and best practices on effective communication with Members of Congress. We will explore why the…

Karin Heller, New Garden Friends Meeting

Religious Education News / August 24, 2021

First Day, News, Religious Education

Summer Program Change /  An important note about Summer Program: The final Summer Program session has been postponed until Saturday, September 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first week of school is physically and emotionally exhausting for children and families. We hope that Friends will enjoy a restful weekend this week, and join us in September. Adult Forum / Sunday, August 29, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Zoom only): Join us as we…

Challenging Racism / August 24, 2021

News, Social Concerns

My apologies for abandoning this column for a few weeks. My time and emotional energy have been consumed with being present to and advocating for my severely disabled son as he heals from a broken hip – in a severely short-staffed and poorly resourced rehab center. This experience has given me an insight regarding racism that I want to share. For his entire life I have had to advocate for Jonathan, since he is non-verbal…

New Garden Friends Meeting C A R E S / August 2021

Ministry & Council, News, Volunteer

Caring Friends is comprised of a small, dedicated group of individuals committed to reaching out to those in the community who need a little extra love and support. Particularly during the pandemic, this responsibility has fallen on just a handful of people from our meeting. We welcome new ideas, fresh energy, and would love to share the joy we receive from reaching out to others. It is not a huge commitment. And if you have…

Friends World Committee for Consultation Meeting & News / October 13-17, 2021

News

Friends World Committee for Consultation will hold its Executive Committee Meeting at New Garden Friends Meeting (October 13-17). New Garden meeting was to host this meeting in the fall of 2020, but the in-person meeting was cancelled due to the virus. The committee is composed of approximately 16 members. These members will need housing, meals, and transportation during their stay. Customarily, host families provide breakfast and transportation to and from the Meetinghouse. Given Covid restrictions…