11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. / Join us to learn more about Greensboro’s own Magnolia House. The Magnolia House (known by it’s formal name, the Daniel D. Debutts House) was a popular destination for African American travelers who were not allowed to share the same accommodations as whites. Many famous African Americans stayed there, including James Baldwin, Ray Charles, Jackie Robinson, and even well loved Logie Meachum. It is on the National Register of Historic…
Summer Program will run on three Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 19, July 10 and August 28. Summer Program has always been a cooperative program. However this year, due to Covid guidelines (and also because it’s more fun this way!) adults/caregivers must stay for the entirety of the program. We will spend our time together outdoors (in the shade), masked, and 6 feet apart. Our theme will be “Welcome and…
Beginning Sunday, June 6th, Adult Forum will run on Zoom, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Please contact Karin Heller for more information or link to join on Zoom.
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. /Open Discussion. Please contact Karin Heller for information on how to participate.
Western Friend, May / June 2020 Review of The Kendal Sparrow by Barbara Schell Luetke Reviewed by David Tucker Bold voices emerge from a nation wracked by years of war, political division and generational change: The origin of Early Friends was always a colorful tale. Barbara Schell Luetke uses Early Friends as a canvas on which to paint a coming-of-age portrait of individual convincement, ministry, and faithful struggle in her historical novel The Kendal Sparrow. The …
We are very excited to have Barbara Luetke join us during our Adult Forum time this First Day. Barbara is the author of the book, The Kendal Sparrow and will do a book sharing for us. She is in Greensboro doing research for a new novel. Please find the description of the novel that she is currently researching below. The Remarkable Lives of Rachel Wells Cook and Charity Wright Cook: Feminism, Quakerism, and Anti-Racism in…
Upcoming Adult Forums for May: May 16 / Discussing Nuclear Power May 23 / Barbara Leutke/author of The Kendal Sparrow will do a book sharing with Friends. We are very excited to have Barbara join us during our Adult Forum. She will be in Greensboro doing research for a new novel, and staying with Friends. She also hope to borrow a car (May 18 -25). If you have a car that you are willing to…
May 9: After some conversation about the Quaker perspective on economic systems, Friends felt led to continue our discussion with specific attention to action items. Friends are encouraged to join us with ideas and action items that will support working towards less oppressive local, state, national, and global economic systems. May 16: Discussing Nuclear Power May 23: Barbara Leutke/author of The Kendal Sparrow will do a book sharing with Friends. We are very excited to…
Given Governor Cooper’s easing of restrictions in the state, the COVID Medical Advisory Group has made the decision to recommend a gradual resumption of in-person activities. We caution that this does not mark an end to our concerns about the potential for transmission of the coronavirus during New Garden activities; however, we are recommending steps that will allow all New Gardeners to participate safely, according to their circumstances and preferences. Programmed meeting for worship: Zoom…
Thanks to all who joined our May 2nd Zoom Forum for “A Conversation with Kathy Manning.” Last week during our Adult Forum time, Friends discussed the Quaker perspective on economic systems. Below, please find resources that were shared during our discussion. Queries: How is our current economic system blocking the Kingdom of God? What are some of the cultural assumptions that we have about who and what our roles and connections are with one another…