“Let’s Talk: COVID-19, the Vaccine, the Pandemic” / February 23, 2021

Community, Covid-19, News, Social Concerns

There will be a Virtual Townhall by the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative. “Let’s Talk: COVID-19, the Vaccine, the Pandemic”  A virtual town hall with Dr. Michelle Laws, Dr. Sandra Echeverria, and Rev. Robert Campbell. Tuesday, February 23, at 6 p.m. You can register at: https://tinyurl.com/84rznyzg The Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative uses a racial analysis and community-based participatory research to address racial health disparities at a systemic level. Join them in this vital conversation on disparities…

North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Invitation / February 23, 2021

News, Social Concerns

Please join us on Tuesday, February 23, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. when we begin our spring programming on antiracism. We will continue these discussions on the fourth Tuesday of each month through May and will send out the Zoom link to anyone who participated in the fall or who requests it in an email to Frank Massey ([email protected]). We welcome your participation and would love to have representatives from all the meetings in NCFF!…

Peace & Social Concerns Notes / February 17, 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns

Anti-Racist Actions You Can Take Now: On February 16th, Participate in an Education Webinar on local Police/Community Relations, from 6 – 7 p.m. This webinar is a free ZOOM event and is hosted by the Greensboro History Museum, stating “With many questions about the changing expectations of law enforcement and ideas about its role in our democracy, this webinar series offers in-depth looks at three areas that connect police, community and justice in Greensboro. “…

Project Warmth / Every Saturday thru March 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

Friends may help those in need by hanging coats, scarves, gloves, hats, etc. under the bridge at 300 Spring Garden Street. This project, sponsored by 16 Cents Ministry, will be available through March. All donated items should be hung on the fence instead of dropping off bags, as organizers try to keep the area neat. To learn more about 16 Cents Ministry or to donate money instead of warm clothing, visit their website: https://www.16centsministry.org/ –Peace and…

Adult Forum / February 21, 2021

First Day, Religious Education, Social Concerns

Upcoming Adult Forums / During the month of February, and part of March, we will be discussing “The 1619 Project”. The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. You…

North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Invitation / February 23, 2021

Community, Fellowship, News, Social Concerns

Please join us on Tuesday, February 23, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. when we begin our spring programming on antiracism. We will continue these discussions on the fourth Tuesday of each month through May and will send out the Zoom link to anyone who participated in the fall or who requests it in an email to Frank Massey ([email protected]). We welcome your participation and would love to have representatives from all the meetings in North…

Peace & Social Concerns Notes / February 12, 2021

Community, News, Social Concerns

Celebrate Black History Month History Lunch Break – More Than Just a Home James Baldwin. James Brown. Satchel Paige. These are just a few of the notable Black travelers to stay at Greensboro’s Historic Magnolia House. But the Green Book hotel was also home to the Gist family for decades. Dr. Torren Gatson and Liz Torres Melendez from UNCG’s Museum Studies program join us talk about a new exhibit now on view at the Magnolia…

News from Religious Education / February 14, 2021

First Day, News, Religious Education, Social Concerns

9:45 a.m. / Zoom invitation by email / Contact Karin Heller for information on joining the Adult Forum. During the month of February, and part of March, we will be discussing “The 1619 Project”. “The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and…

New Gardener’s Day of Service / January 18, 2021

Community, Fellowship, Holiday, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

The January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade was cancelled due to Covid, but a Day Of Service was encouraged by City Council member Sharon Hightower. Fourteen New Gardeners showed up masked with trash bags, and were spread out to pick up litter from all the blocks of MLK Drive. We easily spread out over the two mile stretch, and finally joined to sing in masks at the statue of King at Bragg Street.…