The Centre Quaker de Congenies, in the south of France, is seeking long term volunteer Resident Friends. Enjoy the region, the garden and the conviviality of visits from (f) Friends around the world. Accommodation at the centre is offered in exchange for managing the house, organizing events and hosting BnB guests (5 rooms). This position is ideal for two active retirees or telecommuters. At least one must speak reasonably good French. We seek a commitment…
From this Wednesday, August 5 to Sunday, August 9 there will be a food and supplies drive for New Arrivals Institute by the benches outside the meeting house. New Arrivals Institute provides resources and support to immigrants and refugees in Greensboro. They are requesting: – Cleaning Spray and Wipes – Spaghetti and Ramen Noodles – Canned tomatoes – Canned tuna – Bags of Dried Beans Please drop off items any time before 6 p.m. so…
The (GAL) Guardian ad Litem Mission: Be A Voice For the Children in Our Community • GAL Volunteers are trained as child advocates for abused and neglected children. • Child advocates and attorneys work together to champion children’s needs in court. • Child advocates promote a safe and permanent home for children. During these challenging and trying times we are all living through, the Guilford County Guardian ad Litem Program is continuing to pursue its…
As we continue the weekly explanation of the New Garden Friends Meeting committees we would like to highlight the work of our Literature/Library Committee and our Music Committee. Literature/Library Committee provides guidance and support for the Librarian and manages the literature functions of the Meeting. This includes the management and promotion of our library, oversees the literature racks in the Meetinghouse and maintains subscriptions to a variety of Quaker journals. The committee meets four times…
For Greensboro Urban Ministry, this spring, instead of the usual food drive held in front of grocery stores, New Gardeners are asked to participate in a “virtual” food drive to contribute to Greensboro Urban Ministries’ food pantry. Due to Covid-19, Greensboro Urban Ministry had to cancel their city-wide food drive at a time when there has been an enormous increase in need due to job losses. They have requested congregations to step up with their…
Our current social distancing policy has put the work of this weeks committees on hold. Both committees support the social gathering activities of our Meeting on First Days. The committees are Coffee Fellowship and Ushers, Greeters & Sound System. Coffee Fellowship Committee facilitates our 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. fellowship time each First Day (Sunday) in the Fellowship Hall. Committee members are asked to work 8 to 10 First Days during the year after their July…
Caring Friends has been thrown a curve ball by this pandemic, but we didn’t let it stop us! Caring Friends has many volunteers who send cards, make calls, knit afghans, provide transportation, shop for groceries, and perform other acts of kindness for others in the New Garden Friends Meeting community. With the COVID-19 pandemic isolating us all, Caring Friends knew these circumstances would be particularly difficult for members and attenders who live alone. So we put…
New Garden Friends Meeting is forming a working group to explore the costs and benefits of installing solar panels on the Meetinghouse. We are also considering ways to help families in the community reduce energy costs and make their homes more energy efficient. Both will help us stand up to the climate emergency in very practical ways. Both will save money and save the planet. But both will require funds to realize these savings. Do…
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Deep River Friends Meeting, 5300 W Wendover Ave, High Point, NC 27265, will be hosting a fundraiser to raise money for the ongoing operations of the Belize Friends School in Belize City. This is part of the Belize Friends Ministries (Friends United Meeting) in Belize City. The funds will help with monthly operating expenses and teacher salaries. The dinner will include a simple, traditional Belizean meal. There is a…
North Carolina will be a highly competitive state in the 2020 elections. If you are moved to volunteer for any campaign (whether for a Democratic, Republican, or third party candidate), contact Cris Núñez or call 814-321-7401 to learn how to plug into the campaign of your choice. Many campaigns are currently active in the Triad and Cris would be happy to help you navigate the available volunteer options and opportunities. If you are already active…