Emma’s Revolution concert at UUCG / Saturday, September 24, 2022

Community, News

We at the UU Church of Greensboro are excited to host a Get Out the Vote Concert performed by Emma’s Revolution. Known for fearless, truth-telling lyrics and melodies you can’t resist singing, Emma’s Revolution is the award-winning activist duo of Pat Humphries & Sandy O. Some of you may remember Pat’s well-known “Swimming to the Other Side” featured on NPR. Emma’s Revolution’s songs have travelled around the world and have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seeger, and covered by Holly…

Lunch with the League September 20, 2022

Community, News, Social Concerns

First Presbyterian Church, Mullin Life Ctr, 706 N Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 / Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Roe v. Wade Overturned: Constitutional Law and Women’s Healthcare Perspectives A discussion of the effect of the decision on women’s health Presented by: Steve Friedland JD, Elon Law Kelly Leggett MD, Board-certified OB GYN Registration is required by September 13th. A catered lunch will be offered for $15.00 or you may bring your own. Register with…

Quaker Commemorative Trip to Snow Camp/ October 22, 2022

Community, News

Join Friends in a Snow Camp Quaker tour of meeting houses and restored mills on October 22. This trip brings together our different Quaker branches who have expressed interest in our common roots at this time of celebration of our 350 years of originally being in North Carolina. Snow Camp, first settled by Quakers in 1749, and Cane Creek Friends Monthly Meeting, established in 1751, known as the “Mother of Meetings” in central N.C., as…

North Carolina Quaker Men Dinner / September 19, 2022

Community, Fellowship, News

Please encourage any and all Quaker Men of all ages to attend and participate in the NC Quaker Men Fall Dinner to be held at Centre Friends Meeting, 325 NC Hwy 62 East, Greensboro, NC 27406 on Monday night, September 19 at 5:59 p.m. We hope musically gifted men will gather before the dinner and rehearse for a Men’s Chorus to sing during the program! Josh Brown, pastor at Springfield Friends Meeting, will be our…

Help Encourage Guilford County Teachers at the Board of Education Meeting Sept. 13, 2022

Community, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

Join others in our community in supporting Guilford County Public School staff, teachers, administrators, and our Board of Ed members during this difficult time in education. Show your support at the first Board of Ed. meeting Sept. 13 at 712 N. Eugene St. Starting at 5pm, we’ll cheer on public educators and celebrate them as they begin another year! Can’t make it? Send an email to the Board of Ed members in support and encourage…

Volunteers Needed for the Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Drive / Friday, October 14, 2022

Community, News, Volunteer

It is time to sign up to participate in the Fall Greensboro Urban Ministries’ food drive. New Garden is assigned to the Harris Teeter at 701 Francis King Street, across the street from our meeting house. Please consider signing up for one of the 2-hour time slots. You will be paired with at least one other New Gardener. This event is a major source for replenishing the food pantry, and GUM is counting on us!…