Cases of COVID, hospitalizations and percent positive COVID tests in NC have stayed stable at low levels this week. Vaccination numbers did not change this week with North Carolina having 42% of the total population and 79% of persons age 65 years and older now fully vaccinated. Vaccination continues for 12-15 year olds and counting full vaccination for those 12 years of age and above the rate is up to 49%.These figures are drawn from…
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As we gradually resume in-person activities, we continue to prioritize safety and inclusiveness for all users of our meeting house, both New Gardeners and visitors. We will continue to hold semi-programmed meetings for worship at 10:00 am on Sundays outdoors. This remains the safest way for a large group of people, vaccinated and unvaccinated, to be together. Those attending unprogrammed meetings for worship on Sundays from 9 – 9:45 a.m. are welcome to use the…
NC Fellowship of Friends will meet at Quaker Lake Saturday, August 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More details will be available soon. Contact Kate Hood Seel.
On the 1st Tuesday of each month, New Gardeners serve a meal at Greensboro Urban Ministries’ Weaver House, a shelter for homeless adults. The meal consists of “Cowboy Stew”, a turkey ham sandwich with condiments, assorted home-baked desserts, and iced tea. We need a few more stew preparers and servers. We have a simple recipe we can provide. If you would be interested in becoming a stew preparer and/or serving in person with us, or…
Last year New Gardeners generously supported Greensboro Urban Ministries food pantry with donations totaling $2,372.00. The Peace and Social Concerns Committee has challenged the congregation to top last year’s giving, but so far has only collected $200.00. We can still do this! Between now and June 30, please; Write a check to: “Greensboro Urban Ministries”, and indicate in the memo “for food pantry”. Mail check to 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, so our…
Cases of COVID, hospitalizations and percent positive COVID tests in NC have decreased and stayed stable at low levels this week. Vaccination numbers inched up with NC having 42% of the total population and 79% of persons age 65 years and older now fully vaccinated. Vaccination continues for 12-15 year olds and counting full vaccination for those 12 years of age and above the rate is up to 49%. NC is now planning a lottery…
Can New Technologies Including Nuclear Energy Help Solve the Climate Crisis? On Sunday, June 27, an educational and interactive forum will explore the potential and need for nuclear and other advanced technologies to help address the on-rushing climate crisis. Friends from New Garden Meeting, Friendship Meeting and First Friends will host this forum by Zoom, starting at 2 p.m. Brett Rampal, a nuclear engineer with the Clean Air Task Force, will offer insights into how…
AED Training Course / If you wish to join a training course for our AED (Automated External Defibrillator) please place your name on the list. Contact Sharon Burton, 336 292-5487 or ([email protected]) to request a place on the list. When a schedule is set, you will be notified for enrollment. NGFM Keys! For security purposes, the Meeting would like to round up keys. To avoid changing the locks on the Meetinghouse, please turn in your…
A group of Friends at First Friends Meeting are working with staff at Friends Committee of National Legislation to organize a new political advocacy team for the Triad area. They hope to include Friends and friends of Friends in other meetings and churches in the area. An organizational meeting is planned for late June/early July to be followed by a training session in late summer. These meetings will be by Zoom. To be on the…