Peace & Social Concerns Notes / October 14, 2020

Community, News, Social Concerns

The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives. Thus, every weekly newsletter will include one Anti-Racist Action suggestion and one website whereby members can find minority-owned business to support, if they so choose. The Meeting is not endorsing or advertising these businesses; we just feel it’s important to spread dollars more equitably to all community members and…

Voting Matters / October 6, 2020

Community, News, Social Concerns

Less than four weeks until our next national election! Between now and the election, your Peace and Social Concerns Committee wants to share non-partisan tips about getting out the vote There is a “Voter Reflection Guide for Faith Communities” that is put out by NC Interfaith Power and Light, and is endorsed by Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation. It may help us articulate our values as Friends when talking about the election to others.…

Peace & Social Concerns Notes / October 6, 2020

Community, News, Social Concerns

  The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives. Thus, every weekly newsletter will include one Anti-Racist Action suggestion and one website whereby members can find minority-owned business to support, if they so choose. The Meeting is not endorsing or advertising these businesses; we just feel it’s important to spread dollars more equitably to all community members…

Message from Meeting on Ministry & Counsel / October 6, 2020

Community, Fellowship, News, Social Concerns, Youth

We recognize the great value (and necessity!) of interpersonal connections during the pandemic. Therefore, while following the recommendations of our COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group not to sponsor in-person activities, we will continue our efforts to enhance connections in other ways: virtual meetings for worship; virtual committee meetings and Religious Education activities; and virtual ministry with some cautious exceptions, to be made by Pastor Margaret and Caring Friends in accordance with protocols the COVID-19 Medical Advisory…

Voting Matters

Community, News, Social Concerns

Less than five weeks until our next national election! Each week between now and the election, Peace and Social Concerns Committee wants to share non-partisan tips to get out the vote. There is a helpful and interactive website that gives information on the presidential and congressional candidates. Research bios, voting history, position on issues, funding, etc. Check out: https://justfacts.votesmart.org

Peace & Social Concerns Notes / September 29, 2020

Community, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives. Thus, every weekly newsletter will include one Anti-Racist Action suggestion and one website whereby members can find minority-owned business to support, if they so choose. The Meeting is not endorsing or advertising these businesses; we just feel it’s important to spread dollars more equitably to all community members and…

Religious Education Updates / October 3, 2020

Community, Fellowship, First Day, News, Social Concerns

Hello Friends. Mark you calendars! I am excited to share that George Lakey will be joining us during our Adult Forum time on Sunday, November 1st! Many of you are already familiar with George and all of the incredible work and activism that he has been involved with over the past 7 or 8 decades. But you may, or may not be aware of the work he is currently involved in. In his most recent…

Sing Out The Vote Concert / October 2, 2020

Community, Fellowship, Music, News, Social Concerns

Dear Friends, Some of you will remember the fun we had hosting Annie Patterson and Mary Witt at New Garden Friends Meeting the evening of March 7, 2020. Little did we know that we wouldn’t be able to be in a crowd like that again this year! They have written to me with another opportunity — this time a concert with Annie and her husband Peter Blood. They are doing an on-line SING OUT THE…