Covid Advisory Update / July 14, 2021

Community, Covid-19, News

Cases of COVID , hospitalizations and percent positive COVID tests in NC have significantly increased in the last week, believed to be due to the more infectious Delta variant. These increases are more prominent in NC counties with relatively low vaccination rates, primarily in the southeastern and southwestern parts of our state. Vaccination rates did not change last week with NC still at 43% of the total population being vaccinated. In Guilford County 46 percent…

Covid Advisory Update / July 5, 2021

Community, Covid-19, News

Cases of COVID, hospitalizations and percent positive COVID tests in NC have stayed stable at low levels this week. Vaccination numbers did not change much with NC now inching up to 43% of the total population being vaccinated These figures are drawn from the NC Health Dept. COVID Dashboard and vary somewhat from other sites counting cases /vaccinations. NC dropped to ranking 44th in the nation with respect to vaccination rate. As we gradually resume…

Caring Friends Needs Help / July 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

Caring Friends needs new volunteers! If you are willing to provide transportation for folks to things like doctor’s appointments or deliver groceries, provide meals when people need a little extra help, or send cards to cheer people up when they are ill or experiencing loss, or be available for one time event like gardening, delivering something in a truck, sawing wood etc., please call Jane Carter at 336-402-2127. Be sure to leave a clear message…

North Carolina Fellowship of Friends 2021 Annual Gathering / August 21, 2021

Community, Fellowship, News, Worship

The Annual meeting for the Carolina Fellowship of Friends is August 21, at Quaker Lake. All New Gardeners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Worship sharing and workshops will be included, in addition to a business session. The planning group asks that you register for this at: https://www.ncfriends.org/ which includes registration and a brief agenda. Click and download the registration form and bring it with you to the Annual Gathering at Quaker Lake Camp, August…

Challenging Racism / June 28, 2021

Community, Fellowship, News, Social Concerns

A question has long haunted me: why, among American Quakers, have African Americans historically been Fit for Freedom, (but) Not for Friendship? This is actually the title of a book by Vanessa Julye and Donna McDaniel. Reading the book offered some answers, and convicted me: I had to accept that we as Friends – even though many of us in the past took a leading role in ending slavery – are guilty of structural racism.…

Needed: Participants for Monthly Meal for Homeless / June 2021

Community, Fellowship, Ministry & Council, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

On the 1st Tuesday of each month, New Gardeners serve a meal at Greensboro Urban Ministries’ Weaver House, a shelter for homeless adults. The meal consists of “Cowboy Stew”, a turkey ham sandwich with condiments, assorted home-baked desserts, and iced tea. We need a few more stew preparers and servers. We have a simple recipe we can provide. If you would be interested in becoming a stew preparer and/or serving in person with us, or…

Virtual Food Drive for Greensboro Urban Ministries Pantry / Ends June 30, 2021

Community, Fellowship, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

Last year New Gardeners generously supported Greensboro Urban Ministries food pantry with donations totaling $2,372.00. The Peace and Social Concerns Committee has challenged the congregation to top last year’s giving, but so far has only collected $200.00. We can still do this! Between now and June 30, please; Write a check to: “Greensboro Urban Ministries”, and indicate in the memo “for food pantry”. Mail check to 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, so our…

Covid-19 Vaccine Information / June 23, 2021

Community, Covid-19, News

Cases of COVID, hospitalizations and percent positive COVID tests in NC have decreased and stayed stable at low levels this week. Vaccination numbers inched up with NC having 42% of the total population and 79% of persons age 65 years and older now fully vaccinated. Vaccination continues for 12-15 year olds and counting full vaccination for those 12 years of age and above the rate is up to 49%. NC is now planning a lottery…