The Social Concerns Committee has organized the Diversity Task Force for the purpose of gathering information and insight which will expand the horizons of New Garden Friends Meeting. This idea and the goals associated with this came out of the Southeastern Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. The motivation for creating this task force was the Friends Yearly Conference. You may be familiar with the book, “Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship” or…
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. / Fellowship Hall / The Social Concerns Committee continues to facilitate discussions about Catherine Whitmire’s book, “Plain Living: A Quaker Path to Simplicity.” We encourage participants to read ahead and share what the chapters meant for them. Karin has purchased several copies of the book, or they can be ordered or purchased from other booksellers. According to the Amazon description, “this book focuses on and provides direction to the gimmick-free…
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. / Barbara Levin will join us to share information about Real World English (RWE). RWE is a collaboration between UNCG and Allen Middle School. This free program has two major components: (1)Adult TESOL classes (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at four levels, and (2) STEAM activities (Science, Technology,Engineering, Art, Math) for children ages 2-14 while their parents attend English class. RWE instructors and facilitators include teachers and parent liaisons…
This month’s Lunch & Learn presents “Little Yellow Boots,” a film about family, climate change, and the difference each of us can make. Join others after the rise of Meeting to share a meal, experience this 95-minute documentary, and discussion that follows. The film will start at 12:30 p.m.
Scuppernong Books / 7:00 p.m. / A forum “Green Drinks Greensboro” will be held on April 25, at 7 p.m. at Scuppernong Books in downtown Greensboro. Think Globally Act Locally – How can we get local government to take bold action on climate change? Speakers: Ken Brame, Chair of NC Sierra Club Chapter & Chair of the WNC Sierra Club Political Committee Blake Flemming, Lead Organizer, NC Sierra Club Chapter Ken Brame helped form and…
6:30 p.m. in the living room at Friends Homes West / Come and learn about planned giving! If you are interested in how you can leave Quaker organizations money, please join Mimi Blackwell from Friends Fiduciary for a presentation on legacy gifts. This event is being hosted by New Garden Friends Meeting, New Garden Friends School, Guilford College, and Friends Homes. Please contact Margaret with any questions: ([email protected]) or 336-292-5487.
1,472 lbs. of food was collected on Friday, April 5 by soggy, but determined New Gardeners! Thanks go to Pat Adelberger, Nancy Walker, Danny Finnegan, Molly Maynard, Carol Cothern, Rick Tunkel, Dianne Lytle, Sara White, John Farmer, Judy Haughee-Bartlett, and Janet Inmon, who didn’t let a constant spring drizzle keep from helping to re-stock the pantry shelves at Greensboro Urban Ministries.
A new family of 4 is coming to our community. They are related to several of the families we previously resettled, so it will be a joyful reunion for sure! We need your donations of gently used items to help make the family feel comfortable and welcome. If you can help, contact Cindy Knul or call 336-255-1968. Donations can be brought to the Meeting House and left in Norvell Hall by the entry door to the kitchen.…
New Garden Friends Meeting is sponsoring one of the outside panels, or rounding boards, on a carousel that Greensboro Rotary is installing at the Country Park/Natural Science Center. Each panel will highlight an aspect of Greensboro’s history and our panel is “Community of Friends,” with images that speak to New Garden Quakers’ historic role, including the Underground Railroad. The Communications Committee is working with those who are designing the panels. Also, an interpretive exhibit will…
Americorps is recruiting 4 full-time and 23 part-time AmeriCorps members for agencies in the community which serve individuals currently experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk for becoming homeless. AmeriCorps participates at a variety of sites across the area. Benefits vary depending on whether the role is part or full-time. They include a monthly stipend plus an education award. Full-time members also receive health insurance benefits, and childcare assistance if eligible. We are seeking applicants to…