Religious Education / February 2, 2023

Hello Friends! There have been several changes at the meetinghouse. Have you noticed? We were fortunate to have Middle and Upper school students from New Garden Friends School spend their service days with us last week and do some major heavy lifting. So if you haven’t already, come check out my new office in Room 109 (right next door to the old Religious Education office). The old RE office is in transition as I continue…

News from Religious Education / January 25, 2023

Children are Welcome at Meeting for Worship and Meeting for Wiggles is BACK! All children are invited and encouraged to join us during Meeting for Worship. There is a blanket in the back corner of the meetingroom for children to sit on for Meeting for Wiggles. They are welcome to bring small, quiet toys to play with. Crayons and activity packets are available in the foyer outside the Worship room. Childcare is available beginning at…

First Day at New Garden Friends Meeting / January 29, 2023

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. Lightly-Programmed Meeting for Worship* • Worshipful Music: Andy Mock • Welcome: Ashley Wilcox • Announcements: Karen Garraputa • Reading: “Whistling Swans,” by Mary Oliver, read by Ashley Wilcox • Silent Worship • Holding in the Light *Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting 1:00 p.m. Special Called Meeting to review the budget;  …

News from Religious Education / January 18, 2023

Next FIrst Day Join us in Fellowship Hall on January 22nd at 4 p.m. for Intergenerational First Day School. In recognition of the many gifts that Marcy Maury shared in her 25 years as a First Day School teacher and beyond, Karen Garraputa will share a Faith and Play story about each person’s unique gifts. Join us for the story, and bring your own carry out containers for a lovingly prepared, vegetarian friendly, take away…

First Day at New Garden Friends Meeting / January 22, 2023

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: • Welcome: Ashley Wilcox • Announcements: Karen Garraputa • Congregational Hymn: • Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 • Special Music: • Message: Knit Together, Ashley Wilcox • Silent Worship • Holding in the Light *Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting 4:00 p.m. Intergenerational First Day School…

Religious Education / January 4, 2023

Children are Welcome at Meeting for Worship and Meeting for Wiggles is BACK! All children are invited and encouraged to join us during Meeting for Worship. There is a blanket in the back corner of the meetingroom for children to sit on for Meeting for Wiggles. They are welcome to bring small, quiet toys to play with. Crayons and activity packets are available in the foyer outside the Worship room. Childcare is available beginning at 9:30…

Religious Education Update / December 15, 2022

Children are Welcome at Meeting for Worship & Meeting for Wiggles is BACK! All children are invited and encouraged to join us during Meeting for Worship. There is a blanket in the back corner of the meeting room for children to sit on for Meeting for Wiggles. They are welcome to bring small, quiet toys to play with. Crayons and activity packets are available in the foyer outside the Worship room. Childcare is available beginning at…

Religious Education Update / December 7, 2022

Simple Christmas Simple Christmas is THIS Saturday, December 10th, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be model trains, stories, crafts, music, fellowship, and general merriment. Would you like to lead a craft or activity and help make magic happen? There are many craft ideas and supplies available for those interested. Volunteers are also needed for set up and clean up. Contact Karin Heller. [email protected] Children are Welcome at Meeting for Worship & Meeting for Wiggles is…

Religious Education Update / November 22, 2022

Friends are reminded that all Religious Education updates and information will now be included in the newsletter. Karin will not send out an additional email later in the week. Zoom links for hybrid programming will be included in the same email as the Zoom link for Meeting for worship. Simple Christmas / Mark your calendars! Simple Christmas will take place on Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be model trains, stories, crafts, music,…