Religious Education / May 10, 2022

Recognition Sunday is Sunday, May 22 during 11 a.m. semi-programmed Meeting for Worship. Do you know a rising 2nd grader, 4th grader, or graduating Senior that you would like to see recognized? If so, please contact Karin Heller. For graduating high school seniors, please include the student’s name, high school, and plans for next year in your email. Summer Program is June 13-17, 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. This week long, cooperative program takes on a different…

Religious Education / April 26, 2022

Childcare on Sunday Morning Are you planning to attend in-person, Semi-programmed Meeting for Worship with a child/children this week? Childcare is available for children ages 4 and under in the nursery beginning at 10:30 a.m.. Because this age group is currently not eligible for the vaccine, we ask that families enter the building through the porch door (next to the kitchen and Fellowship Hall) and take their children directly to the nursery. The capacity in…

From the Religious Education Department / April 20, 2022

Childcare on Sunday / Morning Are you planning to attend in-person, Semi-programmed Meeting for Worship with a child/children this week? Childcare is available for children ages 4 and under in the nursery beginning at 10:30 a.m.. Because this age group is currently not eligible for the vaccine, we ask that families enter the building through the porch door (next to the kitchen and Fellowship Hall) and take their children directly to the nursery. The capacity…

Religious Education News / April 6, 2022

You’re Invited! We will hold our Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the New Garden Friends Meeting Cemetery on Easter Sunday at the rise of 11 a.m. semi-programmed Meeting for Worship! Children are invited to bring a bag or basket and join the fun. All participants should remain masked, maintain appropriate social distance, and stay with their pods/family groups. Childcare on Sunday Morning Are you planning to attend in-person, Semi-programmed Meeting for Worship with a child/children…

From the Religious Education Department / March 31, 2022

Childcare on Sunday Morning Are you planning to attend in-person Zoom in the Meetingroom with a child/children this week? Childcare is available for children ages 4 and under in the nursery beginning at 10:30 a.m.. Because this age group is currently not eligible for the vaccine, we ask that families enter the building through the porch door (next to the kitchen and Fellowship Hall) and take their children directly to the nursery. The capacity in…

News from the Religious Education Department / March 23, 2022

Movie Night is Saturday! Join us this Saturday, March 26, 5 – 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a movie and conversation. The movie is rated PG and should be appropriate for most children. Covid protocol will be followed. More information will be sent out with Religious Education Updates and/or you can Email Karin Heller for details. Childcare on Sunday Morning Are you planning to attend in-person Zoom in the Meetingroom with a child/children this…

Adult Forum / March 20, 2022

March 20 / Adult Forum 9:30-10:30 a.m. / A Simple Gesture with Leslie Isakoff. Friends are reminded that Adult Forum will continue to take place on Zoom only until further notice. The link will be included in Religious Education Updates. If you do not receive Religious Ed Updates weekly and would like to, please contact Karin Heller.

News from the Religious Education Department / March 16, 2022

Mark your Calendars for Movie Night ! Join us March 26, 5-7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a movie and conversation. The movie is rated PG and should be appropriate for most children. Covid protocol will be followed. For more information, please contact Karin Heller. A Community Project! The Religious Education Committee has begun work on an exciting project and we want your input! We are creating a reusable calendar for New Garden families. Each…

Help to End the Devastating War on Yemen / March 13, 2022

Upcoming Adult Forum & Lobby Opportunity March 26, 2022 marks seven years since the bombing and war started on Yemen. Unfortunately, this past month marks one of the deadliest periods in the war. While it has fallen off the national discourse, media, and frankly awareness of Americans, Quakers and like-minded individuals across the U.S., led by Friends Committee on National Legislation, are lobbying Congress to end U.S. involvement in the war. Dr. Joe Groves, for…

News from the Religious Education Department / March 9, 2022

A Community Project / The Religious Education Committee has begun work on an exciting project and we want your input! We are creating a reusable calendar for New Garden families. Each month will have a different theme, spotlight on a notable Friend (past and/or present), and weekly queries and activities. Some themes we’ve considered are: committee work, business practices, ideas/images of God, peace, equality, worship, care for the Earth, integrity, simplicity, and Quaker youth. What…