North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Annual Session / August 9 – 11

Community, Fellowship, News

Please register now for the North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Annual Gathering at Quaker Lake on August 9-11. Contact: Kate Hood Seel ([email protected]). It’s free! (donations appreciated) and there will be childcare. Overnight stay is encouraged. Activities on Saturday include worship sharing, discussion groups on the Underground Railroad, Ramallah, Quaker Men and Women in NC, and a brief service project opportunity. Lunch will be provided, but attendees are asked to bring snacks. Questions? Contact NCFF…

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Songs of Faith, Songs of Freedom / Dr Kim Harris in Concert July 14

Community, Fellowship, Music, News, Social Concerns

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting / Dr. Kim R. Harris is a recording artist, teacher, composer and storyteller, traveling the nation, performing concerts, and lecturing on the music of the Underground Railroad and the modern Civil Rights Movement. She is an Assistant Professor of African American Thought and Practice in the Department of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University, in Los Angeles, CA. This concert is sponsored by The Underground…

Fun 4th Festival Peace Booth / A great time was had by all…

Community, Holiday, News, Social Concerns

Many thanks to the folks who volunteered at the New Garden Peace Booth at the Fun Fourth Festival. It was well received and lots of folks posted their responses to the query “What do you do to promote peace?” Some of the goodies were “always be kind and never give up,” “respect the worth and dignity of all,”be willing to listen and care first”… Our peace symbol was covered with these and many, many more.…

“Plain Living; A Quaker Path to Simplicity” / Adult Forum July 14

Community, First Day, News, Social Concerns

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. / Fellowship Hall / Chapter 8; “Let us See What Love Can Do” in practicing nonviolence, seeking equality for all, listening to the earth and spirit-led service led by Sara White. The Social Concerns Committee continues to facilitate discussions about Catherine Whitmire’s book, “Plain Living: A Quaker Path to Simplicity.” We encourage participants to read ahead and share what the chapters meant for them. Karin has purchased several copies of…

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Songs of Faith, Songs of Freedom / Dr. Kim Harris Concert / July 14

Community, Fellowship, First Day, Music, Social Concerns

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting / Dr. Kim R. Harris is a recording artist, teacher, composer and storyteller, traveling the nation, performing concerts, and lecturing on the music of the Underground Railroad and the modern Civil Rights Movement. She is an Assistant Professor of African American Thought and Practice in the Department of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University, in Los Angeles, CA. This concert is sponsored by The Underground…

Now Hiring / Young Friends Leader

Community, News, Youth

New Garden Friends Meeting is searching for a Young Friends leader. This position is for a leader who will work with both Middle School and High School students, with a focus on the Middle School age group. The leader will collaborate with two other Young Friends leaders, as well as the New Garden Friends Meeting Religious Education Coordinator. Young Friends meeting times include Sunday afternoons/evenings, Wednesday evenings, and other times for additional activities, including one…

Fun 4th Festival / Peace Booth

Community, Holiday, News, Social Concerns

New Garden will be hosting a Peace Booth again this year at the 4th of July celebration on Elm Street in downtown Greensboro and we need volunteers who can run the booth. You are being asked to engage with passers-by and ask them to respond to a query about peace. They are encouraged to write their responses on sticky notes that will then be posted on a large peace symbol. Shifts run 2 hours. If…

Life Story / Legacy Workshops in Hot Springs, NC / June 21-23 & July 12-14

Community, Fellowship, News

Is it time you wrote your life stories, or your life legacy letter? A few years ago when I led a Forum on aging, there was some interest in writing our life stories and leaving a legacy letter behind, for generations who follow you. This is important to me because when I finally wanted to ask about my grandparents’ and parents’ stories, it was too late. Now I have found two summer retreats in Hot…

News From the Diversity Task Force

Community, News, Social Concerns

The Diversity Task Force is bringing you a review this week by Kate Seel. We hope you enjoy reading this. Also, we have an exciting announcement. Our first open forum called the Gathering on Sunday, August 11 at 4 p.m. Beverages will be served. Our facilitators will be none other than the Rev. Nelson Johnson and his wife, Joyce. We know many of you are familiar with his profound work as a pastor and activist.…