Dear Friends, The weather is no indication, but Summer is *unofficially* here! We have lots of fun activities in store! First Day Forum / Over the years, the Religious Education Committee has tried several approaches to Summer First Day Forum. We’ve shared queries, done book discussions and watched QuakerSpeak videos together. This year, I am SUPER EXCITED to announce that we will spend our time during First Day Forum sharing about books we’ve read for…
Greetings friends, we are reaching out in representation of the Quaker cupboard program. We would like to thank everyone for the great amount of contributions and donations, you have truly helped to make a difference in the lives of those struggling in our community. Since this program was designed for a college we will be stopping donations over the summer, but we will start back up in mid August. Again we would like to thank…
Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / 9:00 a.m. Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / 11:00 a.m.* • Worshipful Music: Andy Mock • Welcome: Ashley Wilcox • Announcements: Karen Garraputa • Congregational Hymn • Reading: Acts 2:1-8, 14-17 • Special Music • Message: “Telling Our Stories,” Ashley Wilcox • Silent Worship • Holding in the Light * Friends are also welcome to join the service online either through Facebook Live (view only) https://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting or on Zoom.
Tiny House Community Development Hope Center is hosting a drive-through pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, June 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 360 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27406. Cost is $10 per plate and includes 3 pancakes, butter, syrup, & scrambled eggs. For $2 extra, you can add 2 Neese’s sausage patties or 3 strips of bacon. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended, but drive up orders on the day of the fundraiser…
Please turn off the lights when you are the last to leave a room or the Meetinghouse. –– Thank you from the House Committee.
A giant elm tree fell on our property during a recent storm on May 14th. Looking inside the splintered stump, it is clear the hollow tree could not withstand another storm. Judging by its size, 30 paces or approximately 100 ft. in length, it must have sounded like a cannon when it fell. House is working to hire a contractor to clear the debris.
In 1757- two decades before the birth of the United States- the Quaker Community of New Garden, North Carolina, established its burial ground. From the wars of three centuries to the fight for civil rights, New Garden Friends Cemetery reveals a fascinating history. There will be a graveyard tour on May 29th at 10:00 a.m. led by Max Carter.
The Bolivian Quaker Education Fund (BQEF) is seeking new board and committee members, liaisons, and advocates. If you are part of a Quaker meeting, church, or organization, or are aligned with Quaker values, interested in education, economic equity, Latin America, and/or have Spanish language skills, please go to https://tinyurl.com/2zhrps88 or the QR code to find out more and apply. The link sends you to a short application/questionnaire which describes what we are looking for, and…
Dear Friends, This week in semi-programmed worship, I will be wearing an extra microphone. That is because we will have an additional group joining us for worship: people who listen to Thee Quaker Podcast. This is a new podcast for Friends and those who want to know more about Friends. Once a month, Thee Quaker Podcast will feature a prepared message to share with listeners to give them an experience of Quaker worship. Jon Watts,…
The Maiden Group, Sojourners, and Friends Committee on National Legislation Ed Fund will host a webinar on May 24, at 5:00 p.m. featuring Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock (GA), Ron Ferguson of Winchester Friends Meeting, and other faith leaders. This online event is an opportunity to learn more about what is being negotiated on Capitol Hill, the impact on our communities, and how you can influence the decisions being made by Congress. Click the following link…