Project Warmth / Every Saturday thru March 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

Friends may help those in need by hanging coats, scarves, gloves, hats, etc. under the bridge at 300 Spring Garden Street. This project, sponsored by 16 Cents Ministry, will be available through March. All donated items should be hung on the fence instead of dropping off bags, as organizers try to keep the area neat. To learn more about 16 Cents Ministry or to donate money instead of warm clothing, visit their website: https://www.16centsministry.org/ –Peace and…

Adult Forum / February 21, 2021

First Day, Religious Education, Social Concerns

Upcoming Adult Forums / During the month of February, and part of March, we will be discussing “The 1619 Project”. The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. You…

Covid-19 Vaccine Information / February 15, 2021

Community, Covid-19, News

Guilford County advised today that they have 3400 doses of vaccine available by allocation this week and eligible persons may sign up for vaccine appointments starting Tuesday February 15 at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eligible persons are still health care providers, long term care residents and those 65 years of age or older. Sign up may be done by phone; call 336-641-7944, option 2 or at www.healthyguilford.com (Email address required). The vaccination sites are…

Seekers Classes at New Garden Friends Meeting / February 14, 2021

First Day, Religious Education

Seekers classes are set to take place by Zoom on Sunday afternoons February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. These classes are a wonderful opportunity for newcomers and long-time members to learn more about Quakerism and New Garden Friends Meeting. We will cover the basics of Quaker history, Quaker faith, Quaker community practices and business practices and variations among different branches of Quakers. If you are interested in participating in Seekers…

Foreign Links Across the Globe / Host Homes Needed / February 9, 2021

Community, Families, News, Volunteer

Hello, I am Roni Samaras Sutton, the daughter of Betty Keener Samaras, granddaughter of Claud and Violet Keener and cousin of Gertrude Beal. I currently live in Roanoke, VA and am employed by Foreign Links Across the Globe, also known as FLAG. FLAG brings high school aged students from all over the world to study for a year in the US. FLAG has instituted a partnership program with non-profit organizations to give referral donations for…

North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Invitation / February 23, 2021

Community, Fellowship, News, Social Concerns

Please join us on Tuesday, February 23, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. when we begin our spring programming on antiracism. We will continue these discussions on the fourth Tuesday of each month through May and will send out the Zoom link to anyone who participated in the fall or who requests it in an email to Frank Massey ([email protected]). We welcome your participation and would love to have representatives from all the meetings in North…

Ministry & Council Request / February 9, 2021

Community, News

As part of our community reflection on the long term relationship between NGFM and the wider Quaker community, we would like feedback. To find a survey go to: https://tinyurl.com/4odoyjtc This survey will be available for the next two weeks. We will gather the responses and share them with Monthly Meeting so that we can better understand the impact our wider Quaker community has on New Garden Friends Meeting.