Friends Committee on National Legislation Advocacy Team Building Workshop / August 25, 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns

You are invited on Wednesday, 25 August, 6 – 8 p.m. to join a ZOOM meeting to build an FCNL advocacy network in the triad. Register at https://tinyurl.com/26cs64fm This 2-hour interactive workshop will train participants how to be more effective grassroots advocates for peace and justice. We will go in-depth on FCNL’s relationship-based style of lobbying, teach skills on storytelling, and best practices on effective communication with Members of Congress. We will explore why the…

Karin Heller, New Garden Friends Meeting

Religious Education News / August 24, 2021

First Day, News, Religious Education

Summer Program Change /  An important note about Summer Program: The final Summer Program session has been postponed until Saturday, September 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first week of school is physically and emotionally exhausting for children and families. We hope that Friends will enjoy a restful weekend this week, and join us in September. Adult Forum / Sunday, August 29, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Zoom only): Join us as we…

Challenging Racism / August 24, 2021

News, Social Concerns

My apologies for abandoning this column for a few weeks. My time and emotional energy have been consumed with being present to and advocating for my severely disabled son as he heals from a broken hip – in a severely short-staffed and poorly resourced rehab center. This experience has given me an insight regarding racism that I want to share. For his entire life I have had to advocate for Jonathan, since he is non-verbal…

New Garden Friends Meeting C A R E S / August 2021

Ministry & Council, News, Volunteer

Caring Friends is comprised of a small, dedicated group of individuals committed to reaching out to those in the community who need a little extra love and support. Particularly during the pandemic, this responsibility has fallen on just a handful of people from our meeting. We welcome new ideas, fresh energy, and would love to share the joy we receive from reaching out to others. It is not a huge commitment. And if you have…

Friends World Committee for Consultation Meeting & News / October 13-17, 2021

News

Friends World Committee for Consultation will hold its Executive Committee Meeting at New Garden Friends Meeting (October 13-17). New Garden meeting was to host this meeting in the fall of 2020, but the in-person meeting was cancelled due to the virus. The committee is composed of approximately 16 members. These members will need housing, meals, and transportation during their stay. Customarily, host families provide breakfast and transportation to and from the Meetinghouse. Given Covid restrictions…

Thanks from the Religious Education Committee / August 17, 2021

News, Religious Education, Youth

Thanks to all who participated in the playground work day. We got a lot done, and there was great camaraderie as we prepared for the time that the youngest of our community can play on the meeting grounds. A big thank you to: Clint Corcoran, Caroline McAlister, Abby Corcoran, Allie Corcoran, Andy & Jeffrey Haile, Nikki Baker, Tim Lindeman, Nancy Walker, John Coffman, Teresa Wagoner, Seth Dickinson, John Kepchar, John Bartlett, Bill & Cathy Hamilton,…

Community Opportunity / September 2021

Community, News

I am Zulfiya Tursunova, a community member living in Greensboro, NC. I am inviting Asian American community members to cook a meal and share a family story of the recipes, food culture and tradition by Zoom. Food has a way of bringing, connecting people and starting conversations. The premise is sharing about your favorite ethnic meal and teaching us how to make it. Please let me know if you and your parents, relatives or a…

Help Needed Planning the 2022 Friends General Conference Gathering

News

Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting is excited to host the 2022 Friends General Conference Gathering in Southwestern Virginia at Radford University. We are reaching out to Monthly Meetings in NC, SC, GA, KY, WV and TN to ask them to help us find members to support the Planning of the FGC Gathering. Check out the quick video from our four clerks with location and theme! https://tinyurl.com/h2p5rjfa We are hoping you may be willing to help us…