Diversity Task Force Gathering with Rev. Nelson Johnson & Joyce Johnson / Aug 11

New Garden Friends Meeting / We are excited to announce our first open forum called the Gathering on August 11, 2019 at 4 p.m. Our facilitators will be the Rev. Nelson Johnson and Joyce Johnson. We know many of you are familiar with their profound work in our community. We look forward to seeing you as we continue on this wonderful and important journey at New Garden Friends Meeting. Beverages will be provided.

North Carolina Fellowship of Friends / August 9-11

Please register now for the North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Annual Gathering at Quaker Lake on August 9-11. 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. For more information, contact Kate Hood Seel. If…

AVP Advanced Workshop / Creating a Culture of Peace / July 26-28

Jamestown Friends Meeting, 509 Guilford Road, Jamestown, NC 27282 / Creating a Culture of Peace (an AVP Advanced Workshop) is sponsored by the North Carolina Alternatives to Violence Project in partnership with the NC Peace Resource Center. Discover new ways to reduce conflict in your world. Enjoy a hands-on, fun, activity-based experience in an intensive weekend workshop. Note-taking is unnecessary! People who’ve taken the training report they have connected deeply with others, laughed, shared, and…

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

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

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…

Dr Kim Harris photo

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

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…

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

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…

“Plain Living; A Quaker Path to Simplicity” / July 7

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. / Fellowship Hall / 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 the book, or they can be ordered or purchased from other booksellers. According to the Amazon description, “this book focuses on and provides direction to the gimmick-free…