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Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / November 7, 2021

First Day, News, WorshipBy Tom Lassiter November 5, 2021

Update for Meeting for Worship at New Garden Friends for Sunday – November 7, 2021 Due to expected cold weather – the Sunday 11:00 a.m. Meeting for Worship will be held virtually, not outside at NGFM. It can be viewed via Zoom and the New Garden Facebook Page. Reading: “Liminality” by Carrie Newcomer Message: Liminality in 2021 Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting Meeting for Worship on Zoom: Check your email for a Zoom link,…

Covid Advisory / November 2, 2021

Covid-19, NewsBy Tom Lassiter November 3, 2021

The COVID Advisory Group last met 10/11/21, and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting continue the same at least until the next advisory Group meeting. Specifically, we will continue semi-programmed Meeting for Worship (MFW) outdoors and/or by Zoom and Facebook Live. Friends will be notified if weather does not permit in-person outdoor worship. Unprogrammed MFW may take place outdoors or indoors, in accordance with current masking and distancing protocols. Other small group meetings indoors…

Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / November 7, 2021

First Day, WorshipBy Tom Lassiter November 3, 2021

9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. / Those attending unprogrammed meetings for worship on Sundays are welcome to use Friendship Hall. Please follow the guidance below; Stay home if you have any symptoms of illness. Meet outdoors, if feasible, regardless of group size; please bring your own chairs. Reserve meeting room(s) in advance by calling the NGFM office at (336) 292-5487 or emailing [email protected] ; note the capacity of room(s) you will be using and do not exceed…

Adult Forum / November 21, 2021

Community, First Day, News, Religious EducationBy Tom Lassiter November 3, 2021

9:45 a.m. / On November 21, our Adult Forum Zoom class will discuss the current selection for our whole city to read a book together: “There There” by Tommy Orange. This award-winning novel is about what life is like for Native Americans who live in cities, having moved from tribal reservations. We will have two guest facilitators trained by the Public Library to lead our discussion that day. You may pick up a copy of…

Adult Forum / November 7 , 2021

First Day, News, Religious EducationBy Tom Lassiter November 3, 2021

Adult Forum will meet by Zoom at 9:45 a.m. Join us November 7 and 14 for oral readings and discussion from the book, “Faithful Voices: Oral Readings Exploring Beliefs in Action”. On November 7th, we will read and discuss George Fox.

Young Friends Campfire / November 7, 2021

First Day, News, Religious Education, YouthBy Tom Lassiter November 2, 2021

Youth ages 12-18 are invited to join us around the campfire at New Garden Friends Meeting on Sunday, November 7th, from 5-6 p.m. This will be the first evening after “falling back”, so it should be plenty dark. We will spend time together catching up and enjoying the warmth of the fire. Masks are required.

Pastor Margaret’s Schedule / October – December 2021

Ministry & Council, NewsBy Tom Lassiter November 2, 2021

Margaret has partnered with the Meeting on Ministry and Counsel to shorten her work week so that she can spend more time with her family. She will be using her paid time off (vacation time) to take every Thursday off through the end of December. Margaret will continue to work her regular schedule of Sunday through Wednesday and some Saturdays. On Thursdays and Fridays Deborah Suess will help provide pastoral care coverage whenever possible.

Time Change for Meeting for Worship / Begins November 7

First Day, News, WorshipBy Tom Lassiter November 2, 2021

Friends are advised that the time for semi-programmed Meeting for Worship will be pushed back to 11 a.m. as Daylight Savings Time ends (in effect November 7). Concurrently Adult Forum (Zoom only) will then move back to its usual time at 9:45 a.m. With the understanding that cooler weather may be coming, decisions on whether to meet outside will be made weekly. Please note that our virtual Meetings for Worship will continue on a regular…

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