Medical Covid Advisory / Update May 3, 2022

Community, Covid-19, News

The CDC continues to publish weekly metrics, updated every Thursday by 8 pm ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO).   In Guilford County, community level risk of COVID transmission continues to be LOW, and hospitalizations are stable.   The NC Health and Human Services Dashboard is updated weekly on Wednesdays, using updated metrics (including wastewater samples, which are now considered more accurate than case counts).  The dashboard this morning shows that the BA.2 variant currently is present in about 87% of cases that have been checked in…

How to Help Ukraine / May 4, 2022

News, Social Concerns

Drop donations at Trinity Church: 5200 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, Monday- Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First aid and first aid kits Nonperishable foods Batteries Bandages Women’s hygiene products Diapers, wipes Disposable gloves Pain medicine Antiseptic wipes Gauze pads and rolls Bandages Antibiotic Ointment Burn Aid Sleeping bags Blankets and Bedding Thermal underwear Disposable utensils, tableware Items for newborn babies Clothing and footwear for women, men, children Checks (made out to “Living Water”…

North Carolina Men Spring Fling / May 5, 2022

Community, News, Social Concerns

Thursday, May 5 at 5:57 p.m. at The Depot at Cody Creek [US 601, 1 mile south of Dobson, NC 27017 Phone: 336.386.8222 Website: https://www.codycreek.org/ Restaurant Meal: $16+ tax Our speakers: Bob and Hope Carter are medical missionaries who began their career in 1985 serving FUM at Friends Lugulu Hospital in Western Kenya. After Bob earned his master’s degree in public health at UNC-Chapel Hill, they returned to Africa in 1997, serving in Zambia with…

Stew Makers Needed / May 4, 2022

Community, News, Volunteer

One of our wonderful Cowboy Stew preparers for our monthly meal for Urban Ministries is moving away and will no longer be able to provide us with stew. Thank you to Rick Tunkel and Cheryl Buehler for the gallons of stew and hundreds of brownies they have contributed over the years! We would like to get a few more volunteers (we will provide the recipe) so all cooks get an occasional break! If you would…

Business Office Note / May 4, 2022

First Day, News

Sharon Burton has submitted her resignation from her position at New Garden effective June 30, 2022. Sharon has offered to help train her successor. In order to ease and speed the transition there will be a called Meeting for Business at the rise of Meeting at 1 p.m. on May 15, 2022 to discuss the Office Manager position. The Personnel Committee will meet beforehand and bring forward recommendations to the called Meeting. New Garden Friends…

Celebrate Women of Greensboro Picnic / May 10, 2022

Community, News

The Friendship Community Partnership’s Mother’s Day Tour and Picnic is set for Tuesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at the Ruth Wicker Center for Women (at Barber Park…follow the road past the amphitheater, etc., to the top of the hill on the right – the Women’s Center building, parking is adjacent. The tour: is short. Bring a personal picnic lunch, we’ll use the tables there to gather and share what we learned. (We can go…

Religious Education / May 4, 2022

Adult Forum, News, Youth

Recognition Sunday will take place on Sunday, May 22 during 11 a.m. semi-programmed Meeting for Worship. Do you know a rising 2nd grader, 4th grader, or graduating Senior that you would like to see recognized? If so, please contact Karin Heller. For graduating high school seniors, please include the student’s name, high school, and plans for next year in your email. Summer Program / Mark your Calendars! Summer Program is set for June 13-17, 9…

Meeting on Ministry & Council Update / May 4, 2022

Ministry & Council, News

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,…

Help End the War on Yemen / April 26, 2022

FCNL, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

March 26, 2022 marked seven years since the bombing and war started on Yemen. Unfortunately, this winter has been one of the deadliest periods in the war. While it has fallen off the national discourse, media, and frankly awareness of Americans, Quakers and like-minded individuals across the U.S., led by Friends Committee on National Legislation, are lobbying Congress to end U.S. involvement in the war. We are now weeks into a two-month cease-fire – huge…