Right Sharing of World Resources Releases Three New Videos / May 10, 2023

Community, Environment, News, Social Concerns

Dear Friend, We are excited to release three videos in our series on the work of Right Sharing. The first video features Sallian Sankoh, Program Coordinator for Sierra Leone. Watch here to learn about her passion for working to amplify the voices of women in her country.The next video features Sathya, a mother in Tamil Nadu, India. “I wish all women who are suffering could be supported to develop their own businesses and livelihood” Every…

All Are Welcome at Committee Meeting to Consider Future Messages for Street Side Sign / May 15, 2023

Community, News, Social Concerns

The Communications Committee will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, May 15, in the Brotherhood Room to consider messages that may one day be mounted on the sign facing New Garden Road. The sign’s Black Lives Matter message has been in place since the sign was erected in 2020. All members and attenders are welcome at this meeting to offer suggestions for future wording. The sign was designed so that the two-sided message board could be…

Challenging Racism / May 10, 2023

Community, News, Social Concerns

Being nonracist will not change our current situation of racism. It may make you feel like you’re a good person. But it, once again, reinforces racism. There is no action in being non-racist. You may be conscious of not saying racist statements and you yourself may feel like you are making a difference by sharing a quote from an African poet on social media. The reality is: inaction will do nothing other than maintain the…

Rally Saturday Will Protest Treatment of Migrant Children / May 13, 2023

Community, News, Social Concerns

Dear Friends, It is our belief that our communities are to welcome everyone and are sanctuaries to many people in various stages of their migration journey. We believe that migrants deserve to be treated with dignity, and that children in particular need to be extended care and compassion. Migrant children who arrive in the United States without a parent or legal guardian are currently required by law to be transferred to the custody of the…

Register Now for the NC Council of Churches Legislative Seminar / May 16, 2023

Community, Fellowship, News, Social Concerns

Dear Council members and partners, You are invited to join us for our upcoming event – the Council’s 2023 Legislative Seminar! This is a great opportunity to learn about policies on the General Assembly agenda and to get involved in shaping North Carolina’s public policy changes. Our workshop topics include reproductive justice, workers’ rights, immigration, tax and budget, LGBTQ+ legislation, gun violence prevention, voting rights, opioid/overdose response, and environmental justice. We are pleased to announce…

Challenging Racism / May 03, 2023

Community, News, Social Concerns

What is your sphere of influence? Everybody has one. Think about it – do you sit on a board, a neighborhood association, committees, or have relationships with people who are in the position to make policy decisions? You may think you do not have the formal authority to make changes in policies that can affect racial equity. Maybe you don’t. But you still have influence. Just as “thoughts and prayers” aren’t enough, being friendly and…

Racial Equity Institute Online and Local In-Person Sessions / May – June 2023

Community, News, Social Concerns

Learn about racism in its institutional and structural forms: attend a Racial Equity Insitute (REI) session! Based here in Greensboro, REI facilitates two main programs: a three-hour Groundwater Presentation and a two-day Phase One workshop. Both are being offered over Zoom and in person. The Groundwater Presentation is an introduction to racial equity, using stories and data to present a perspective that racism is fundamentally structural in nature. The Groundwater metaphor is designed to help…

Urge Congress to Support Global Climate Assistance / May 3, 2023

Environment, News, Social Concerns

The world is facing growing devastation from our changing climate. These impacts have far reaching effects—compounding the ongoing global food crisis and driving political and economic instability. Even though the United States is one of the biggest historic contributors of greenhouse gases, it is the countries with far fewer resources that are bearing the brunt of this climate crisis. This is a moral issue. Urge Congress to support global climate assistance! Write Congress As a…

Explore Civil Rights History & Contemporary Human Rights / June 27 – July 2, 2023

Community, News, Social Concerns

Carolina Friends School is offering the Beloved Community Journey June 27-July 2. With other thoughtful F/friends, explore civil rights history and contemporary human rights issues in Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery, Tuskegee, and Atlanta. https://www.cfsnc.org/extended-learning/adult-enrichment/bcjourney Please let me know if you have questions, and thanks so much for your consideration–we’d love to have New Garden Friends Meeting members join us! Anthony L. Clay [he/him/his (Why?)], Director and Chief Imagination Officer 4809 Friends School Road | Durham, NC…

Epistle from the Most Recent Gathering of Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns / May 3, 2023

News, Social Concerns

Members of Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns gathered online for our Midwinter Gathering from Friday, February 17th, through Monday, February 20th, 2023. More than 150 people registered from all over North America and from Honduras, Australia, Sweden, Costa Rica, and England. Some Friends were attending their first FLGBTQC gathering; some had been involved for 40 years or more. Though age is difficult to discern over Zoom, we felt blessed to have…