Religious Education Update / November 3, 2022

Families, News, Religious Education, Youth

Fall Fun Fest & UNICEF Fundraiser Fun What a wonderful time we spent together playing games, doing crafts, sharing stories, and spending time together in joyful fellowship. We even had a surprise visit from Elmo! A big, hearty THANK YOU to all of the fantastic volunteers. YOU make these events and special moments possible. Hybrid Adult Forum Please note: Beginning October 30, Adult Forum will return to the original (pre-pandemic) start time, running 9:45- 10:45…

“Talking about God: Why It’s Hard But We Should Keep Trying” / November 16, 2022

Community, News

Lecture by Rhiannon Grant / Wednesday, Nov. 16th, 7pm Moon Room in Dana Auditorium at Guilford College for Judith Weller Harvey Visiting Scholar Lecture Series When you try to put a personal experience into words, it’s always hard – describing a sunset or the feeling of love is hard, and explaining a spiritual experience is even harder. What language can we use and how can we find out if we’re understanding each other? In this…

Multi-culture Thanksgiving Events / Faith Action International House / November 14, 2022

Community, News

Dear Partners and allies, Its with great pleasure that we invite you to our annual Multicultural Thanksgiving event happening Monday November 14 from 6-8 pm at Mullin Life Center (First Presbyterian Church – 617 N Elm St Greensboro, NC 27401) We ask that you bring a plate from your home country to share at the event and a non perishable item for our in house food pantry to continue serving our immigrant families. We will…

Poetry Readings From October 30, 2022

News, Volunteer

Because several have asked, I’m sharing the list of poems that Alan and I read on Sunday lightly programmed meeting for worship. Many others from meeting have expressed appreciation and some have told me that they feel inspired to volunteer to read for future lightly programmed 5th Sundays. The poems that we read were, in this order: • Karen – A Permeable Life, by Carrie Newcomer, from her collection, A Permeable Life: Poems and Essays…

Guilford County COVID-19 Data Hub

Community, Covid-19, News

Click here to view Guilford County Covid Status. Scroll midway down the page to check the community spread level; RED = Mask Required YELLOW = Mask Recommended GREEN = Mask Optional If the Guilford County Covid status is Yellow or Green, Meeting will provide a “Mask Required“ space for friends who wish to worship in person each Sunday.

Annual Meeting of Friends Committee on National Legislation Nov. 16-20, 2022

Community, News, Social Concerns

Register & more information • Lobbying in the Quaker Public Policy Institute (11/16-11/17) will focus on increasing funding for environmental justice Programs. • FCNL’s Annual Meeting provides a rich opportunity to gather with F/friends from all over the country, learn more about FCNL and come together to move the world toward the ‘World We Seek.’ • Financial support is available both through FCNL & New Garden Friends Meeting.

Quaker Elves Wanted / November 4, 2022

Holiday, News

I will be putting a tree in the business office this year and I would love it if you would make a homemade ornament to contribute! I love the holidays, and being able to look at a tree with ornaments that you have made just makes it even more special! You can drop the ornament off anytime and it can be whatever you want it to be! The only theme is homemade. I will keep…

Pastor Ashley Weekly Update / October 25, 2022

News

Dear Friends, I am glad to be back with you this Sunday for our lightly programmed worship. I enjoyed my time at Jamestown Friends Meeting, but I missed you! I am here during the week, so please reach out if you have pastoral care needs. My office hours are on Monday from 2-4pm and by appointment. My email address is [email protected] and the office phone number is 336-292-5487. I also wanted to let you know…