Children and babies may be dedicated during worship on any Sunday of the year, but many families choose to dedicate children on the days observed as Mother’s Day (May 13) or Father’s Day (June 17). Baby/Child dedications are an opportunity for all of us to welcome a child into our community and promise to love and support the entire family in child-rearing.
NGFM’s very own, Anna Sykes, will be soloing with the Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra on Sunday, May 13 at 4 p.m. in Dana Auditorium on the Guilford College campus. Anna will be playing the first movement of the Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64. Anna is receiving this opportunity as this year’s winner of the Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra concerto competition and the resulting Sam Wilson Scholarship award. The concert is free! Let’s…
6 p.m. in the Huggins Performance Center of the Odell Building, UNCG College campus. You and your friends are invited to a free screening and discussion of “Backpack Full of Cash,” a feature length documentary that explores the growing privatization of public schools and the resulting negative impact on America’s most vulnerable children. Understanding the importance of the issue, the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad Education Roundtable has arranged for the showing of…
7 – 8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2105 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC. You are invited to a monthly series of workshops using visual media to focus on dialog, community-building and actions “standing up for racial justice”. “White People in Solidarity Against Racism,” (Dara Silverman & Chris Crass). Using videos, we’ll go deeper discussing personal and institutional racism. – A program of the Guilford Anti-Racism Alliance (GARA) – White Caucus Questions: [email protected]
The Peace and Love Ukestra will be playing in the memory care unit of Brighton Gardens of Greensboro on Thursday, April 26 at 3 p.m.
The Young Friends Committee is in the process of hiring a Young Friends Coordinator and Young Friends Leaders for the fall of 2018. Those interested in applying for a position should send a letter of interest to Elia Mavronikolas, [email protected] .
Norvell Hall, 5 – 8 p.m. Mark your calendars for Spring Fun Night. Friends are encouraged to bring a game and join us for food, fun, and fellowship!
7 – 8:30 p.m. at New Garden Friends Meeting. Addressing Racial Inequity Head-On Towards Organizing for Justice; You are invited to a monthly series of workshops using visual media to focus on dialog, community-building and actions “standing up for racial justice”. “The Future of Race in America,” (Michelle Alexander, Tedtalk). – A program of the Guilford Anti-Racism Alliance (GARA) – White Caucus Questions: [email protected]
Quaker House wants you to make your voice heard before April 19, 2018. The United States government wants the opinion of the American people about the selective service. All opinions are welcome. Go to www.inspire2serve.gov; click on “share your thoughts” tab at the top. Or mail your comment to: National Commission Military, National & Public Service Attn: RFI COMMENT–Docket 05-2018-01 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 10000, Room 1029 Arlington, VA 22202
The Friendship Community Partnership includes 5 churches; Collins Grove UMC, New Garden Friends, Persimmon Grove AME, Raleigh’s Cross Roads UMC and St. Barnabas Episcopal. We will gather at 6 pm for a shared potluck dinner and then worship together from 7-8pm. Worship will include music from our choirs, readings and prayers. For more information: CH Holcombe, 336.288.7555 / [email protected]