Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that Easter is right around the corner. But it is! I hope you will all join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt in the New Garden Friends Cemetery at the rise of Meeting for Worship (12 p.m.ish) on Easter Sunday (April 9th). Friends are invited to bring wrapped candy and small toys (think plastic egg size) to the Religious Education office next Sunday, April 2nd, for use as…
Dear Friends, Happy Spring! Spring is my favorite season, followed very closely by Fall. For me, these transitional seasons are full of beauty, hope, and excitement for what is to come (even as I continue to wake up to temps in the 20’s and wonder when I can really start to get things started in the garden). This season of transition at New Garden Friends Meeting is affecting me similarly. Some days I am simply…
Dear Friends, Last week, my family and I adventured to Philadelphia, PA for a quick visit with my “kid brother”. We did all the things you’re supposed to do in Philly. We went to LOVE park and admired a very “un-Quakerly” statue of William Penn atop City Hall. We went to Reading Market and ate Amish pastries. We checked out the Liberty Bell, and the oldest street in the country. And most importantly, we visited…
9:00 a.m. Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Adult Forum (Zoom) 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Spiritual Disciplines (Zoom) 11 a.m. Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship* • Worshipful Music: Andy Mock • Welcome: Ashley Wilcox • Announcements: Karen Garraputa • Congregational Hymn: • Reading: Exodus 17:1-7 • Special Music: • Message: Give Us Water, Ashley Wilcox • Silent Worship • Holding in the Light *Friends are also welcome to join the service online either through…
Dear Friends, We had a lovely time together on Sunday during Intergenerational First Day School. We all listened to a powerful Faith and Play story, and smaller Friends did their “work” in response. When I look back and see how our children respond to the stories, I am reminded of their wisdom, Light, and ministry. I’ve included a picture of one Friend’s art work. You can find it, and more on the Religious Education bulletin…
Dear Friends, Maybe it’s because my oldest just turned 15. Or maybe it’s because we are all starting to settle into our “new normal” after years of online programming and physical isolation. Perhaps it’s the recent loss of dear Friends and pillars of our community. Whatever it is, I’ve spent a lot of time considering the passage of time, and how it relates to my ministry and relationship with New Garden Friends Meeting. These days,…
9:45 a.m. Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Adult Forum (Zoom) 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Spiritual Disciplines (Zoom) 11 a.m. Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship* • Worshipful Music: Andy Mock • Welcome: Ashley Wilcox • Announcements: Karen Garraputa • Congregational Hymn: • Reading: Judges 4:1-7 • Special Music: • Message: Deborah the Prophet • Silent Worship • Holding in the Light *Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting
Dear Friends, Doesn’t winter start to get a bit tiresome come February? It’s still cold. It’s still dark. But there aren’t any gatherings, celebrations, or baked goods. Fear not! We’ve got just the event to cure any winter blues. Join us Friday, February 17th, 5-7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a cookie bake and game night. Childcare will be available, but must be pre-arranged. I’ll include more information in the newsletter next week. In the…
9:45 a.m. Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Adult Forum (Zoom) 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Spiritual Disciplines (Zoom) 11 a.m. Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship* • Worshipful Music: Andy Mock • Welcome: Ashley Wilcox • Announcements: Karen Garraputa • Congregational Hymn: • Reading: Matthew Exodus 15:1–11, 20–21 • Special Music: • Message: The Song of Miriam • Silent Worship • Holding in the Light *Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting 12:00 p.m. Open…
