• Greensboro Urban Ministry / 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month • Meals on Wheels / 9 a.m. on the second Monday of the month Anyone interested in volunteering can call Jane Perrin, Peace and Social Concerns Committee (336) 456-8486
Stay tuned for upcoming information on The Rosenwald Schools film showing June 25th at New Garden Friends Meeting.
I would like to let you know about a presentation sponsored by the Greensboro Opera. It is a 45-minute opera called Driving While Black, and it will be performed live in 4 different venues in Greensboro. It features one singer, a percussionist and a cellist. The story is told in an intimate way, and both the instrumentalists are also involved in the drama. After the performance there will be a discussion of the issues with…
Sponsored by the North Carolina Alternatives to Violence Project in partnership with the NC Peace Resource Center. What? Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) helps us explore the power we all have to change hostility and destructiveness into cooperation, community, and justice. Why? To discover new ways to reduce conflict in your world, your community, organization, or personal life. Enjoy a hands-on, fun, activity-based experience (no need to take notes!) in an intensive weekend workshop. People…
Great news: Chatham County Commissioners passed a resolution of support for the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on May 15th! More details below. Changes to Note: National Priorities where we get our local costs figures has updated their data to FY 2023 from FY2021. The changes are dramatic, which is a point we can emphasize; we do need to be aware of the new data. Example: Raleigh’s costs for nuclear weapons and…
Greetings friends, we are reaching out in representation of the Quaker cupboard program. We would like to thank everyone for the great amount of contributions and donations, you have truly helped to make a difference in the lives of those struggling in our community. Since this program was designed for a college we will be stopping donations over the summer, but we will start back up in mid August. Again we would like to thank…
Tiny House Community Development Hope Center is hosting a drive-through pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, June 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 360 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27406. Cost is $10 per plate and includes 3 pancakes, butter, syrup, & scrambled eggs. For $2 extra, you can add 2 Neese’s sausage patties or 3 strips of bacon. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended, but drive up orders on the day of the fundraiser…
The Maiden Group, Sojourners, and Friends Committee on National Legislation Ed Fund will host a webinar on May 24, at 5:00 p.m. featuring Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock (GA), Ron Ferguson of Winchester Friends Meeting, and other faith leaders. This online event is an opportunity to learn more about what is being negotiated on Capitol Hill, the impact on our communities, and how you can influence the decisions being made by Congress. Click the following link…
The North Carolina Council of Churches invites you to join people from diverse religious traditions across North Carolina, in opposing Senate Bill 20, Care for Women, Children, and Families Act. The hasty passage of this bill demonstrates a lack of careful consideration and seeks to stigmatize those involved in reproductive healthcare. As religious people, we believe that the decision to continue or end a pregnancy is a deeply personal and moral choice, one that should…
June’s Monthly Meeting for Business will have several options to consider as new messages for the streetside sign on New Garden Road. The Communications Committee met May 15 to generate suggestions for future messages for the sign. The meeting, held in response to a request from Monthly Meeting for Business, was publicized beforehand and open to all New Gardeners. More than a dozen persons attended. Considering new messages for the sign, which currently reads “Black…