Would you like to join a team that makes a big difference in the lives of others and strengthens your relationships with other Friends? If so, please join the NGFM Meals on Wheels Team. This is a project initiated by the Peace and Social Concerns Committee. Other faith communities in Greensboro have teams, and this is a great time for New Garden Friends Meeting to get on board! If you would like to volunteer, all…
“Friends, On Sunday Monthly Meeting agreed to re-institute “Parents Night Out.” Volunteers are needed to provide child care at the Meeting House for the “Parents Night Out.” On the first Friday of a month the Meeting provides free child care for three hours (6 to 9pm) so parents can have a night out/off. Parents sign-up ahead of time for a specified number of slots and the meeting provides a team of ‘babysitters.’ This was a…
Because several have asked, I’m sharing the list of poems that Alan and I read on Sunday lightly programmed meeting for worship. Many others from meeting have expressed appreciation and some have told me that they feel inspired to volunteer to read for future lightly programmed 5th Sundays. The poems that we read were, in this order: • Karen – A Permeable Life, by Carrie Newcomer, from her collection, A Permeable Life: Poems and Essays…
Join us Sunday, October 30, 4-6 p.m., for the Fall Fun Fest & UNICEF Fundraiser. There will be s’mores, pumpkin decorating, scarecrow making, games and stories, and a bake sale. Don’t forget to wear your (Quaker friendly) costume! You can sign up to Trick or Treat for UNICEF too. Contact Karin Heller if you are interested in volunteering. We still need face painters and Friends who are willing to help run crafts and games. We…
Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation joins with Quaker Call to Action on the Urgent Call to the Religious Society of Friends to help protect Democracy in North Carolina. Steps YOU can take to help protect democracy in the 2022 election: • Volunteer to work inside a polling place as a local Elections Board worker, or try 2022 Democracy Heroes Form | NCSBE or the State Board of Elections volunteer form HERE. • Volunteer to…
We just wanted to let everyone know that thanks to all our volunteers, New Garden was able to collect 1288 pounds of food (and $133 in direct donations) for Greensboro Urban Ministries for their food drive. Thanks again to everyone who helped out, and to those who donated. –– Ben Gulley
• Connect and assist an Afghan family that arrived in August. The husband, a trained civil engineer with eight+ years of experience including working with the U.S. Army is looking for work. If you have any leads and/or would like to see his resume, as well as assist in supporting this family, reach out to Cindy Knull ([email protected]). • A member of the first Afghan family New Garden supported, just over a year ago, needs…
Thanks to Bill Cooke’s invitation for New Gardeners to serve lunch to his team of habitat volunteers, our congregation was represented by members preparing and serving lots of good food on Saturdays September 17th & 24th. Thanks to Ben Gulley, Bill and Janet Inmon, Jane Perrin, and Happy Rieth, the building crew composed of Greensboro lawyers and Habitat professionals enjoyed a well-deserved break with food and plenty of cool drinks. Thank you, Bill, for involving…
Bring food to enjoy with Friends on the lawn at the rise of Meeting 9/11/2022. For the first carry-out let’s make it as simple as possible. We need help setting up and breaking down folding tables, chairs, and trash cans outside where we used to hold worship. We will be asking for volunteers at the rise of meeting. Please contact Valerie in the office if you are able to provide lemonade and/or iced tea. Let’s…
Join others in our community in supporting Guilford County Public School staff, teachers, administrators, and our Board of Ed members during this difficult time in education. Show your support at the first Board of Ed. meeting Sept. 13 at 712 N. Eugene St. Starting at 5pm, we’ll cheer on public educators and celebrate them as they begin another year! Can’t make it? Send an email to the Board of Ed members in support and encourage…