Brotherhood Class / April 15
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Brotherhood Room This week’s topic is, “The Power of Words.”
Intergenerational / April 15
(9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Friendship Hall Our theme April 15th is, “The Joys and Frustrations of Community.” Intergenerational First Day School is an opportunity for Friends of all ages and abilities to explore Quaker history and values and Bible stories together. It is our mission to build relationships across ages and perspectives through discussion, play, arts and crafts, stories, and service projects. We believe that a diverse offering of First Day School programs help us…
How to Welcome Like a Quaker / April 15
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Parlor How do we welcome newcomers into our community without being pushy? Come and explore about how we can better help visitors and new attenders feel part of our Meeting. During this informal forum we will discuss some different aspects of welcome and learn from each other how we can all help New Garden continue to be a warm and welcoming community.
Brotherhood Class / April 8
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Brotherhood Room This week’s topic is, “God’s Power.”
Intergenerational / April 8
(9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Friendship Hall Our theme April 8th is, “We should all be Thomas.” (John 20:19-31). Intergenerational First Day School is an opportunity for Friends of all ages and abilities to explore Quaker history and values and Bible stories together. It is our mission to build relationships across ages and perspectives through discussion, play, arts and crafts, stories, and service projects. We believe that a diverse offering of First Day School programs help…
Friends House Moscow / April 8
Karen Porter, board member and past Clerk for Friends House Moscow, and a member of Chapel Hill Friends Meeting, will talk about Quaker efforts in the Russian Federation at the Adult Forum. Quakers, though few in number in Russia, coordinate many projects that benefit refugees, prisoners, orphanage residents, and families. Although military service is required for individuals, Russian law provides for conscientious objection; and Friends House Moscow supports education about alternative service. Friends House Moscow…
Easter Egg Hunt
After 11 a.m. worship on Easter Sunday, preschool and elementary age children are invited to join in for a joyful Easter egg hunt behind the Meetinghouse. Adults are invited to come and watch the fun!
Adult Forum
Adult Forum 9:45–10:50 a.m., Parlor An informational session about our wider Quaker connections: Community and fellowship are important here at New Garden, but what about fellowship and community opportunities with other QuakerMeetings? Now that NCYM FUM has split, how do we connect with other Quaker sin our region? Come and hear from several people who have been connected with those organizations, and who are starting to build relationships with other Quakers. Come and learn about…
Intergenerational / March 25
Intergenerational First Day School (9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Friendship Hall Intergenerational First Day School is an opportunity for Friends of all ages and abilities to explore Quaker history and values and Bible stories together. It is our mission to build relationships across ages and perspectives through discussion, play, arts and crafts, stories, and service projects. We believe that a diverse offering of First Day School programs help us warmly welcome all people into our Meeting…