Dear Friends, I missed seeing you all last First Day. My boys and I took a mini-vacation in Chicago together. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed experiencing the beauty of the city and some of its rich history. We also enjoyed a little snow! But we are certainly glad to be back in the warmer weather here in Greensboro. Friends are reminded that beginning in May (next week!), we will have an opportunity to…
Join us for the 2023 Quaker Lake Camp Golf Tournament on April 29! We are currently registering golf teams and seeking sponsors. Proceeds benefit the ministries of Quaker Lake Camp by funding operating and programming costs. Your participation impacts the lives of our campers and other program participants. Thank you for supporting Quaker Lake Camp!
Dear Friends, It is good to be back with you after my trip to South Dakota. I enjoyed my time there, and the pastors of the South Dakota Synod were kind and welcoming. They were also very interested in Quakers! I told them a little about our history, and they were impressed by how long Friends have had women in ministry. They were also surprised when I did not take communion, and I explained that…
Pendle Hill Quaker Institute: Beloved Community as Prophetic Witness Apr 28 – May 1, 2023 An on-campus conference for the gathering of Friends to learn about and practice the art of building beloved community as an act of prophetic witness. Integrous Testifying: Body, Mind & Spirit May 1, 2023 A First Monday Lecture with Niyonu Spann, exploring accessing and sharing the whole of who we are. Pendle Hill Nature Walk May 7, 2023 A walking…
Neil deGrass Tyson was once asked why there were not more women in his field of astrophysics. He replied that he couldn’t speak for women, but having been a black youth interested in pursuing a career in science and astrophysics since the age of nine, he had been dissuaded at every level by educators and the world around him. It was only his personal passion for science that helped him survive the discouragement he encountered.…
Dear Friends, The Transition Committee has planned a wonderful Intergenerational First Day School event for all of you next First Day, 4-6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The work that they are doing is incredibly important for the future of our community. But they can’t do it without input from all of you. The announcement has been shared elsewhere in the newsletter and queries will be provided during our meeting time together. And don’t worry about…
Each year New Garden Meeting awards scholarship assistance to undergraduate or graduate students from 5 established funds. Potential recipients must meet the criteria for one, or more, of the funds: New Garden members and attenders, or their families; first generation college students; those pursuing an education in the sciences; students attending Quaker colleges; students of color; LGBTQIA students. Applications are available from the Meeting office ([email protected]) and are due by May 31st. Students who received…
New Garden Friends are invited to join the Transition Committee for an Intergenerational Meeting to gather search criteria for the Search Committee that will select the next Pastoral Minister of Meeting. The Committee is seeking input from all families and individuals concerning our hopes for our next Minister. A special part of the meeting will engage children in this process. This session will take place on Sunday, April 23, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at…
Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) helps us explore the power we all have to change hostility and destructiveness into cooperation, community, and justice. Why? To discover new ways to reduce conflict in your world, your community, organization, or personal life. Enjoy a hands-on, fun, activity-based experience (no need to take notes!) in an intensive weekend workshop. People who’ve taken the training report they have connected deeply with others, laughed, shared, listened. They’ve experienced increased trust…
Church World Service Greensboro / April 2023 / Highlights & Updates / With your support CWS Greensboro has welcomed 54 refugees to Greensboro in 2023, with 15 more new neighbors arriving over the next few weeks!! Additionally, our case management and employment teams continue to provide support to Ukrainians in the Triad, with 41 clients served since the start of the war. We expect refugee arrival numbers to continue to increase throughout the year as…