Guilford College Concerns / January 26, 2021

The letter below regarding Guilford College was sent by the Friends Association for Higher Education (FAHE) to the Board of Trustees Chair, Interim President and Clerk of the Faculty. It is shared in the spirit of informing New Gardeners about the situation at Guilford College. Also, there has been a recent surge in COVID cases on campus. Friends are encouraged to hold Guilford in the Light as they make difficult decisions about the future and…

Help Recycle Styrofoam / January 2021

Can you can help recycle foam at the new Greensboro Foam Recycling drop-off site at 1310 West Gate City Boulevard? This is the only volunteer-based foam recycling program in North Carolina. Now that the densifier is installed at the Tiny House Recycling and Training Center, loads of people are dropping off loads of foam each day. With more foam coming we need more volunteers to work in 3-4 person teams. Monday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.…

Sara Beth Terrell Workshop / January 26, 2021

“Why Can’t We Do Things My Way?” January 26 – March 2 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. EST / By examining our basic human responses to ways we try to change one another as well as ourselves, we will explore how we might begin to shift defensive reactions creating divisions in personal relationships, in our meetings and in the world. This workshop will afford greater in depth exploration than the worship offered at annual gathering*,…

Vaccine Updates/ January 19, 2021

Cone Health and Guilford County Health mark the start of vaccinations at the Greensboro Coliseum. Vaccinations are now open there to persons age 65 and older by appointment only at: https://tinyurl.com/y3h3dhwf Phone 336-890-1188. Health care workers and long term Care Staff and residents are also still being vaccinated. All the current appointments through this program are already filled, however, if signing up through the on line site, persons may get on the waiting list and…

Quaker Seekers Classes Starting February 7, 2021

Quaker Seekers classes are set to take place by Zoom on Sunday afternoons February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. These classes are a wonderful opportunity for newcomers and long-time members to learn more about Quakerism and New Garden Friends Meeting. We will cover the basics of Quaker history, Quaker faith, Quaker community practices, business practices and variations among different branches of Quakers. If you are interested in participating in Seekers classes…

Strengthening Quaker Community / January 27, 2021

Earlier this month, we experienced an attack on the Capitol, our democracy, and our community. As we regroup and move forward together, Friends Community on National Legislation invites you to attend the January Quaker Changemaker Event: “Strengthening Quaker Community”, on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 PM Eastern. Moderated by FCNL’s director of Quaker leadership, Alicia McBride, this discussion is sure to spark deep reflections and new ideas. Friends are invited and encouraged to sign up for…

Peace & Social Concerns Notes / January 6, 2021

The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives. Thus, every weekly newsletter will include one Anti-Racist Action suggestion and one website whereby members can find minority-owned business to support, if they so choose. The Meeting is not endorsing or advertising these businesses; we just feel it’s important to spread dollars more equitably to all community members and entrepreneurs.…