Check Out the Reading Nook / May 24, 2023

Art, Families, News, Youth

Do you have grandchildren visiting for the summer or children of your own to entertain? The NGFM Library has a variety of age-appropriate books for all reading levels. A few examples: • Children Just Like Me: Our Favorite Stories from Around the World by Jamila Gavin, which features characters and images from diverse cultures • The First Strawberries by Joseph Bruchac, a retelling of a traditional Cherokee legend • The Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter,…

“Parents Night Out” Friday, December 9, 2022

Community, Families, News, Youth

Our next “Parents Night Out” is Friday, December 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.. Parents, please register with an email to [email protected] by noon on Thursday. Include your name and cell phone number, another emergency contact, your child’s name and age and any information you want to add about the child. Caregivers will be Marcy Maury and Susan Dorn. Contact Susan with questions at [email protected] or 336-312-2225.

Parents Night Out / Friday, December 9, 2022

Community, Families, News

Our next “Parents Night Out” is Friday, December 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.. Parents, please register with an email to [email protected] by noon on Thursday. Include your name and cell phone number, another emergency contact, your child’s name and age and any information you want to add about the child. Caregivers will be Marcy Maury and Susan Dorn. Contact Susan with questions at [email protected] or 336-312-2225.

31st Annual Feast of Caring / November 17, 2022

Community, Families, News, Social Concerns

Every year, on the Thursday before Thanksgiving, the Greensboro community comes together to fight hunger by participating in the Feast of Caring. During the holiday season, many face hunger and cannot sit down to a holiday feast. They will be alone, hungry, and in crisis. At the Fest of Caring, guests can make a donation and enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread. All donations will support Greensboro Urban Ministry programs that fight hunger,…

Religious Education Update / November 3, 2022

Families, News, Religious Education, Youth

Fall Fun Fest & UNICEF Fundraiser Fun What a wonderful time we spent together playing games, doing crafts, sharing stories, and spending time together in joyful fellowship. We even had a surprise visit from Elmo! A big, hearty THANK YOU to all of the fantastic volunteers. YOU make these events and special moments possible. Hybrid Adult Forum Please note: Beginning October 30, Adult Forum will return to the original (pre-pandemic) start time, running 9:45- 10:45…

Fall Fun Fest & UNICEF Fundraiser / October 30

Families, Holiday, News, Volunteer, Youth

Join us Sunday, October 30, 4-6 p.m., for the Fall Fun Fest & UNICEF Fundraiser. There will be s’mores, pumpkin decorating, scarecrow making, games and stories, and a bake sale. Don’t forget to wear your (Quaker friendly) costume! You can sign up to Trick or Treat for UNICEF too. Contact Karin Heller if you are interested in volunteering. We still need face painters and Friends who are willing to help run crafts and games. We…

Religious Education Update / October 25, 2022

Community, Families, News, Religious Education

Hybrid Adult Forum Please note: Beginning October 30, Adult Forum will return to the original (pre-pandemic) start time, running 9:45- 10:45 a.m. The Zoom link will remain the same. October 30 & November 6, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (parlor and Zoom): Bill McNeil will facilitate our Adult Forum time together as we share some of our favorite and most meaningful songs. We will listen together and respond. Please submit songs (title and artist) to Karin Heller ([email protected]).…