Friends, as I shared Sunday, I spoke with Margaret about the progress with her recovery. The complications of her pregnancy are uncommon and difficult to treat, and she is receiving excellent care. At this time, her doctor advises that she is unable to return to work, and her treatment and recovery will be lengthy; how long is not known. MMC will be meeting on May 24 to discuss proposals for next steps in managing the…
Margaret continues to be out on medical leave until at least May 16, and Ministry and Counsel clerk Karen Garraputa will coordinate with Margaret about her return. Margaret’s work cell phone is being carried by members of MMC, and pastoral care needs are triaged and handled. Deborah Seuss will be serving New Garden in a limited, contract-basis, capacity for the month of May, and will assist with pastoral care needs. MMC is delighted to share…
Margaret is making progress with her recovery, and will continue to be out on medical leave at least through May 16. MMC clerk Karen Garraputa will check in with Margaret to see when she will be able to return to work, and she may require a reduced or flexible schedule to transition back. Please continue to hold Margaret and her family in the light. Margaret’s work cell phone is being carried by members of MMC,…
Margaret continues to manage her recovery, and will be out on medical leave from April 18 – May 1. MMC clerk Karen Garraputa will check in with Margaret to see when she will be able to return to work, and she may require a reduced schedule to transition back. Please continue to hold Margaret and her family in the light. Margaret’s work cell phone will be carried by members of MMC, and pastoral care needs…
It is a joy to be able to gather together for semi-programmed Meeting for Worship in our many, varied ways! Our COVID guidance for safety remains in effect; It is requested that for in-person attendance, all friends who are able to be vaccinated, be vaccinated. All participants, speakers and visitors in the building are required to be masked. If you arrive for semi-programmed Meeting for Worship in the worship room without a mask, one will…
Current guidelines for gathering at New Garden Friends Meeting All group activities at NGFM are structured to be as inclusive and COVID-safe as possible. Nevertheless, we urge all New Gardeners to be mindful of the update below from our COVID medical advisers. Please make decisions about gathering at NG and elsewhere based on your personal level of risk for serious COVID disease and the risks that your exposure to COVID could pose for members of…
How Your Financial Contributions Worked for Justice in 2021 Many New Gardeners are aware of our meeting’s financial support of: American Friends Social Committee Friends Committee on National Legislation Greensboro Urban Ministries New Garden Friends School Poor People’s Campaign Right Sharing of the World’s Resources Faith Action International House Interactive Resource Center North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light United Negro College Fund Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation In addition, thanks to the generous contributions…
Current guidelines for gathering at New Garden Friends Meeting All group activities at NGFM are structured to be as inclusive and COVID-safe as possible. Nevertheless, we urge all New Gardeners to be mindful of the update above from our COVID medical advisers. Please make decisions about gathering at New Garden Friends Meeting and elsewhere based on your personal level of risk for serious COVID disease and the risks that your exposure to COVID could pose for…
New Garden’s donation collection and distribution area for the Afghan resettlement effort located in Norvell Hall is in full swing. Thanks to all who have donated; we have supported many families and individuals in establishing their new homes. We have two special notices regarding this outreach endeavor: If you are considering donating furnishings, we are overloaded with children’s clothing and supplies, as well as bed linens. So, we are not accepting those items at this…
There will be a called meeting for worship with attention to business on Sunday, December 12 at 1 p.m, to hold worshipful discussion and discernment around a path forward for indoor, in-person worship. This meeting will be held in the meeting room, capacity of 70, with simultaneous Zoom access. COVID guidance for building use will be observed. Friends are asked to read the attached Queries and Agenda, and sit with these queries in your prayer,…