Adult Forum / March 6, 2022

First Day, News, Religious Education

The New Garden Friends Meeting Anti-Racism Committee sent Meeting members and attenders the Pendle Hill pamphlet, “Race, Systemic Violence, and Retrospective Justice: An African American Quaker Scholar- Activist Challenges Conventional Narratives” by Harold D. Weaver Jr. Friends were asked to read the pamphlet, and were invited to a discussion of the pamphlet last Sunday during Adult Forum (9:30-10:30 a.m.). Next Sunday, March 6th, we will continue our discussion with a specific focus on the queries…

Upcoming Adult Forums / February 13 & 20, 2022

News, Religious Education, Social Concerns

9:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. / Forum meets on Zoom: Check your email for a Zoom link, or contact [email protected] to receive a link. We look forward to seeing you online. Friends Committee on National Legislation – Legislative Priorities Discussion – Dot Mason and Lizzie Biddle Legislative Priorities Since the early days of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), God’s spirit has led Friends to be a prophetic witness and to take action in the world. Friends are called to…

Upcoming Sunday Forums / January – February 2022

First Day, News, Religious Education, Social Concerns

9:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. / Forum meets on Zoom: Check your email for a Zoom link, or contact [email protected] to receive a link. We look forward to seeing you online. January 30: Bayard Rustin was a Quaker Civil Rights activist, a close advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr., and the chief organizer of the March on Washington. This week, Friends are invited to listen to the podcast linked below, and join us for a discussion on Sunday.…

Upcoming Sunday Forums / January – Feb 2022

First Day, News, Religious Education

January 23: White Voices Against Racism is an organization dedicated to ending systemic racism through education and the truth. White Voices Against Racism uses events and activities to create accessible, non-judgmental opportunities to learn. The group launched on May 27, 2021. Over the next five months a web site was created, a social media presence established, and “WVAR” held four events. Mark E. Kirstner, founder of WVAR, will join us on Sunday January 23rd to…

“Finding Freedom: White Women* Taking on Our Own White Supremacy” / January 2022

News, Religious Education, Social Concerns

Below, please find information about a workshop for white women* taking on their white supremacy. This particular session will be led by our own Lizzie Biddle. However, there are other sessions available if these dates don’t work. When: Three Sundays in January – 9, 16 & 23 3:00-7:00pm EST On Zoom What it is: “Finding Freedom: White Women* Taking on Our Own White Supremacy” We’ll explore: How are we as white women contributing to white…

Adult Forum / January 9, 2022

Fellowship, First Day, Religious Education

9:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. / Forum meets on Zoom: Check your email for a Zoom link, or contact [email protected] to receive a link. We look forward to seeing you online. We will continue reading from “Faithful Voices”. This week we will read and discuss the section devoted to Juanita Nelson. We are nearing the end of the book with only three more “voices” left to read.  You do not need a book to join. Readings and queries are read…

Adult Forum / January 2, 2022

First Day, Religious Education, Worship

9:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. / Forum meets on Zoom: Check your email for a Zoom link, or contact [email protected] to receive a link. We will continue reading from “Faithful Voices”. This week we will read and discuss the section devoted to Juanita Nelson. We are nearing the end of the book with only three more “voices” left to read.  You do not need a book a book to join. Readings and queries are read aloud by participants. All are welcome.…