New Garden will be hosting a Peace Booth again this year at the 4th of July celebration on Elm Street in downtown Greensboro and we need volunteers who can run the booth. You are being asked to engage with passers-by and ask them to respond to a query about peace. They are encouraged to write their responses on sticky notes that will then be posted on a large peace symbol. Shifts run 2 hours. If…
Is it time you wrote your life stories, or your life legacy letter? A few years ago when I led a Forum on aging, there was some interest in writing our life stories and leaving a legacy letter behind, for generations who follow you. This is important to me because when I finally wanted to ask about my grandparents’ and parents’ stories, it was too late. Now I have found two summer retreats in Hot…
The NCFF Yearly Meeting “New Beginnings” will take place August 9 – 11 at Quaker Lake Camp (1503 NC Highway 62, in Climax, NC). The cost is free. Donations appreciated but not required). All ages are welcome (childcare is provided). Overnight stay is encouraged. To register go to: ncfriends.org; or contact Kathy Adams for more information.
The Diversity Task Force is bringing you a review this week by Kate Seel. We hope you enjoy reading this. Also, we have an exciting announcement. Our first open forum called the Gathering on Sunday, August 11 at 4 p.m. Beverages will be served. Our facilitators will be none other than the Rev. Nelson Johnson and his wife, Joyce. We know many of you are familiar with his profound work as a pastor and activist.…
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. / Fellowship Hall / The Social Concerns Committee continues to facilitate discussions about Catherine Whitmire’s book, “Plain Living: A Quaker Path to Simplicity.” We encourage participants to read ahead and share what the chapters meant for them. Karin has purchased several copies of the book, or they can be ordered or purchased from other booksellers. According to the Amazon description, “this book focuses on and provides direction to the gimmick-free…
Pre-Gathering Events The 2019 Gathering “Peace in Our Hearts, Justice in the World” in Grinnell, Iowa is planned for June 30 – July 6, but did you know there are also events organized for the days before the Gathering begins? Retreat for People of Color and their Families: An opportunity for People of Color and multiracial families to come together to share their Quaker experience and create a supportive community in preparation for and throughout…
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. / Fellowship Hall / The Social Concerns Committee continues to facilitate discussions about Catherine Whitmire’s book, “Plain Living: A Quaker Path to Simplicity.” We encourage participants to read ahead and share what the chapters meant for them. Karin has purchased several copies of the book, or they can be ordered or purchased from other booksellers. According to the Amazon description, “this book focuses on and provides direction to the gimmick-free…
This time we will be working with Starmount Presbyterian! We have not been assigned a particular family yet, so stay tuned for more details. If you would like to help, please contact Cindy Knul at 336-255-1968 or email her at: ([email protected]). We particularly need someone with a truck to help us take our donations to the family’s new home. This is a great opportunity to help a family in need, make a new friend and…
The Social Concerns Committee has organized the Diversity Task Force for the purpose of gathering information and insight which will expand the horizons of New Garden Friends Meeting. This idea and the goals associated with this came out of the Southeastern Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. The motivation for creating this task force was the Friends Yearly Conference. You may be familiar with the book, “Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship” or…
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / on the lawn / Join us for a very special Fun Night. Friends are invited to bring a covered dish, a blanket or lawn chair, and games. There will also be pizza and watermelon. We will have a slip ‘n slide and baby pool set up for our smaller Friends. So come hear about the fun we had in Summer Program!