New Garden Friends Meeting Interest Groups

Seekers Class; Starting February 7, 2021

Community, Fellowship, First Day, News, Religious Education

Seekers classes are set to take place by Zoom on Sunday afternoons February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. These classes are a wonderful opportunity for newcomers and long-time members to learn more about Quakerism and New Garden Friends Meeting. We will cover the basics of Quaker history, Quaker faith, Quaker community practices and business practices and variations among different branches of Quakers. If you are interested in participating in Seekers…

New Gardener’s Day of Service / January 18, 2021

Community, Fellowship, Holiday, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

The January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade was cancelled due to Covid, but a Day Of Service was encouraged by City Council member Sharon Hightower. Fourteen New Gardeners showed up masked with trash bags, and were spread out to pick up litter from all the blocks of MLK Drive. We easily spread out over the two mile stretch, and finally joined to sing in masks at the statue of King at Bragg Street.…

Adult Forum / January 31, 2021

Community, Fellowship, First Day, Religious Education, Social Concerns

Earlier this month, we experienced an attack on the Capitol, our democracy, and our community. As we regroup and move forward together, Friends Committee on National Legislation invites you to attend the January Quaker Changemaker Event: “Strengthening Quaker Community.” Moderated by FCNL’s director of Quaker leadership, Alicia McBride, this discussion is sure to spark deep reflections and new ideas Event: “Strengthening Quaker Community”, on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. EST. Moderated by FCNL’s director of…

Young Friends / January 31, 2021

Fellowship, First Day, Religious Education, Youth

Young Friends (*5-6 p.m.):This Sunday we will be joined by David Pudlo, a New Gardener who has traveled across the United States by bike!  David will join us for a conversation about the wheels that keep everyday creativity, Quakerism, and Quaker Creativity turning. We will meet for fellowship at 5pm this Sunday January 31st which will be our last evening meeting for the foreseeable future.  Given the continued success of a 12:30 meeting time, Young…

Sara Beth Terrell Workshop / January 26, 2021

Fellowship, News, Social Concerns

“Why Can’t We Do Things My Way?” January 26 – March 2 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. EST / By examining our basic human responses to ways we try to change one another as well as ourselves, we will explore how we might begin to shift defensive reactions creating divisions in personal relationships, in our meetings and in the world. This workshop will afford greater in depth exploration than the worship offered at annual gathering*,…

Quaker Seekers Classes Starting February 7, 2021

Community, Fellowship, First Day, News, Religious Education

Quaker Seekers classes are set to take place by Zoom on Sunday afternoons February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. These classes are a wonderful opportunity for newcomers and long-time members to learn more about Quakerism and New Garden Friends Meeting. We will cover the basics of Quaker history, Quaker faith, Quaker community practices, business practices and variations among different branches of Quakers. If you are interested in participating in Seekers classes…

Adult Forum; Considering the Artist’s Role in Society/ January 24, 2021

Art, Fellowship, First Day, Religious Education

9:45 a.m. / Join Guilford Alumni, Alex Gingrow for a discussion about her work, her inspiration, and her thoughts on the artist’s role in society as a conduit of, and commentator on culture. This task of keen observation is powered by relentless personal awareness and a constant practice of empathy and critique. It is exhausting, exhilarating, lonely, and utterly fulfilling. Born in 1979 in Knoxville, TN, Alex Gingrow has lived and studied in cities as…