Mondays for Marcus Vigil

The vigil continues for the tragic killing of a homeless unarmed mentally ill man named Marcus Smith at the hands of Greensboro police September 8th, 2018. The public is invited to join as we ask for justice and truth in law enforcement. We will continue every Monday from 12-1 p.m. on Washington St. downtown until the City Council settles his family’s lawsuit, accountability is acknowledged, even a possible apology. Several from NGFM are there weekly;…

Challenging Racism / January 20, 2022

On Sunday, Pastor Margaret read an excerpt from Martin Luther King’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” and I felt convicted as a “white moderate,” in whom Dr. King was deeply disappointed. He stated that “the Negro’s great stumbling block in the stride toward freedom is not the White Citizens “Councilor” or the Ku Klux Klanner but the white moderate who is more devoted to “order” than to justice; who prefers a negative peace which is the…

Committee News / January 11, 2022

How Your Financial Contributions Worked for Justice in 2021 Many New Gardeners are aware of our meeting’s financial support of: American Friends Social Committee Friends Committee on National Legislation Greensboro Urban Ministries New Garden Friends School Poor People’s Campaign Right Sharing of the World’s Resources Faith Action International House Interactive Resource Center North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light United Negro College Fund Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation In addition, thanks to the generous contributions…

Upcoming MLK Events / January 15-16, 2022

You are invited to participate in two community events for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Commemoration of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr will be shared in a Zoom call on Saturday, January 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Rev. Nelson Johnson will be the featured speaker. To register and receive a link for the Zoom call, contact CH Holcombe to receive the link MLK Day of Service will be held on Sunday, January 16…

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

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…

Refugee Support Update / January 5, 2022

New Garden’s donation collection and distribution area for the Afghan resettlement effort located in Norvell Hall is in full swing. Thanks to all who have donated; we have supported many families and individuals in establishing their new homes. We have two special notices regarding this outreach endeavor: If you are considering donating furnishings, we are overloaded with children’s clothing and supplies, as well as bed linens. So, we are not accepting those items at this…

Upcoming Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation Meeting / January 20, 2022

News from Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation (FCNCL) / Save the date! On January 20, FCNCL will hold an Advocacy Workshop on Zoom from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This will be an introduction to how the General Assembly works, and an invitation to plan a lobby visit on a topic of your interest with other like-minded participants in FCNCL. Pass the word, mark the date, and watch for registration information