Adult Forum / June 13, 2021

First Day, News, Religious Education, Social Concerns

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. / Join us to learn more about Greensboro’s own Magnolia House. The Magnolia House (known by it’s formal name, the Daniel D. Debutts House) was a popular destination for African American travelers who were not allowed to share the same accommodations as whites. Many famous African Americans stayed there, including James Baldwin, Ray Charles, Jackie Robinson, and even well loved Logie Meachum. It is on the National Register of Historic…

Summer Program / June 19, 2021

News, Religious Education, Youth

Summer Program will run on three Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 19, July 10 and August 28. Summer Program has always been a cooperative program. However this year, due to Covid guidelines (and also because it’s more fun this way!) adults/caregivers must stay for the entirety of the program. We will spend our time together outdoors (in the shade), masked, and 6 feet apart. Our theme will be “Welcome and…

Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / June 13, 2021

First Day, News, Worship

10:00 a.m. / In-Person outdoors (weather permitting) on the grounds of our meeting house. Deborah Suess is our guest speaker for this Sunday and will bring the prepared message. Reading: Selections from Living the Quaker Way by Philip Gulley. Message Title: Why I Am (Still) A Quaker Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting Prepared messages are posted at: www.ngfm.org/media

Challenging Racism / June 9, 2021

News, Social Concerns

In her pamphlet, “The Seed Cracked Open: Growing Beyond Racism”, author Vanessa Julye, a Black Quaker woman from PA, exposes racism within the Religious Society of Friends. In response to Friends asking her repeatedly, “What can I do?” Julye and scholar Barrington Dunbar make the following suggestions: Nurture your “Inner Light” to be as effective as was “Black Power” in causing change. Listen in love to Black people of America, even if it makes you…

Covid-19 Vaccine Information / June 9, 2021

Covid-19, News, Worship

We held our first outdoor in-person semi-programmed meeting, with simultaneous Zoom, on June 6 at 10 a.m. Approximately 70 people were in attendance on the meeting house grounds and 30 participated by Zoom. Also at the June  6, Monthly Meeting we approved a reopening plan that prioritizes safety and inclusiveness for all users of the building, both New Gardeners and visitors: Outdoor gatherings are safest; we encourage groups of all sizes to consider this option.…

Covid-19 Vaccine Information / June 2, 2021

Community, Covid-19, News

Cases of COVID and hospitalizations in NC have stabilized at relatively low levels this week. Vaccination numbers increased last week with NC now having 38.6% of the total population and 76.9% of persons age 65 years and older now fully vaccinated. Vaccination continues for 12-15 year olds. Find CDC guidelines for appropriate behavior to minimize transmission of COVID infections at: https://tinyurl.com/48d7p5sx Please see the chart attached to the newsletter about activities deemed safe by the…

Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Drive / June 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns

Again, this year Greensboro Urban Ministries has had to forego their spring food drive at local participating grocery stores due to COVID. You may remember that last year New Garden Friends Meeting had an alternative, virtual food drive, and raised $2,372 to help re-stock the GUM’s food pantry. Peace and Social Concerns Committee would like to challenge the congregation to top last year’s giving! Here is how it works: Make out a check to Greensboro…