Contributions Needed for Local “Community of Friends” Historic Panel

Community, News, Social Concerns

New Garden Friends Meeting is sponsoring one of the outside panels, or rounding boards, on a carousel that Greensboro Rotary is installing at the Country Park/Natural Science Center.  Each panel will highlight an aspect of Greensboro’s history and our panel is “Community of Friends,” with images that speak to New Garden Quakers’ historic role, including the Underground Railroad.  The Communications Committee is working with those who are designing the panels.  Also, an interpretive exhibit will…

AmeriCorps is Recruiting Full & Part-Time Members

Community, News, Social Concerns

Americorps is recruiting 4 full-time and 23 part-time AmeriCorps members for agencies in the community which serve individuals currently experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk for becoming homeless. AmeriCorps participates at a variety of sites across the area. Benefits vary depending on whether the role is part or full-time. They include a monthly stipend plus an education award. Full-time members also receive health insurance benefits, and childcare assistance if eligible. We are seeking applicants to…

Adult Forum with George Lakey / March 17th

Community, Fellowship, News, Social Concerns

  Parlor / 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. / “How we can use the Quaker legacy of direct action campaigning to meet today’s turbulent America.” George Lakey will share good news from Quaker history and his own experience with nonviolence. Recently retired from teaching at Swarthmore College, George was first arrested in the civil rights movement and most recently in 2018 in the Power Local Green Jobs campaign.  His new book, the tenth, is “How…

Adult Forum with George Lakey / March 17

Community, Fellowship, First Day, Social Concerns

  Parlor / 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. / “How we can use the Quaker legacy of direct action campaigning to meet today’s turbulent America.” George Lakey will share good news from Quaker history and his own experience with nonviolence. Recently retired from teaching at Swarthmore College, George was first arrested in the civil rights movement and most recently in 2018 in the Power Local Green Jobs campaign.  His new book, the tenth, is “How…

Revisions to Friends Committee on National Legislation Policy

Community, News, Social Concerns

Friends have the opportunity to participate in a revision of “The World We Seek: Statement of Legislative Policy.” This lengthy policy statement under-girds the lobbying work of Friends Committee on National Legislation. It is revised every five years or so, and we are invited to participate in this revision. If you are interested in participating in this process, contact Dorothy Mason or at 336-288-2852. Our turn-around time is short so we would appreciate hearing from you…

Social Concerns Seeking Proposals for Grants / March 9

Community, News, Social Concerns

Social Concerns Committee provides small grants to organizations for projects that address priority issues through the Meeting’s Broader Concerns budget. Priorities for 2019 include: • Peace and conflict prevention/resolution • Poverty, homelessness, and hunger • Youth engagement • Clean energy and climate change crisis • Social, racial, and economic justice • Refugee crisis and immigrant rights If you know an organization with a project or program advancing any of these priorities, have them send a 1-page…

Seeker’s Class / March 10th

Community, Fellowship, First Day

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting. This year’s Seeker’s Classes are set to start February 17th and will run for four Sundays from February 17 – March 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. These sessions are wonderful for newcomers and also long-time members where we will cover the basics of Quaker history, the testimonies, and Quaker faith, Quaker community practices and business practices and variations among different branches of Quakers.

Seeker’s Class / March 3rd

Community, Fellowship, First Day

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting. This year’s Seekers Classes are set to start February 17th and will run for four Sundays from February 17 – March 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. These sessions are wonderful for newcomers and also long-time members where we will cover the basics of Quaker history, the testimonies, and Quaker faith, Quaker community practices and business practices and variations among different branches of Quakers.

Friendly Folk Dancers Potluck Dinner and Dance / March 5th

Community, Fellowship, Music, News

Fellowship Hall / Covered Dish Dinner 5:30 p.m. / Dance Program from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m .  The Friendly Folk Dancers is an international folk dance performance featuring medleys bringing countries together. Come meet Quakers from around the US and Rwanda, and enjoy a fun-filled evening! Folk dance participation for all ages and abilities is encouraged, but not required. Start time is 5:30 p.m for a carry-in meal, the program will run 6-8 p.m. The dancers will…