Volunteers Needed for the Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Drive / Friday, October 14, 2022

Community, News, Volunteer

It is time to sign up to participate in the Fall Greensboro Urban Ministries’ food drive. New Garden is assigned to the Harris Teeter at 701 Francis King Street, across the street from our meeting house. Please consider signing up for one of the 2-hour time slots. You will be paired with at least one other New Gardener. This event is a major source for replenishing the food pantry, and GUM is counting on us!…

Fair, Safe and Secure Elections / August 24, 2022

Community, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Prior to the 2020 elections, a representative from the Carter Center’s Conflict Resolution team reached out to the North Carolina Council of Churches. For the first time in its 40-year history of resolving international conflicts, their research showed the conflicts might come home. North Carolina, along with a few of other states, showed a high probability for election related violence. While N.C. did have a few minor skirmishes…

Backpack Beginnings Donation Boxes Help Local Children in Need / August 24, 2022

Community, Families, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

There will be a donation box for Backpack Beginnings on the porch this week through Sunday. Friends are invited to bring contributions. Please find a list of needed items below. Greatest need items are in italics. FOOD PROGRAM: (please check expiration dates) Pop Top Spaghettios, Canned Chicken, Squeeze Jelly, Plastic PB Jars, Individual Cereals, Individual Oatmeal packets, Individual sized proteins (Chef Boyardee microwaveable meals), fruit cups, cereal and nut-free individually wrapped snacks, Especially need Chicken…

Are You a Student, Teacher, or Parent Who Cares About the Climate Crisis? / August 2022

Community, Environment, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

Are you a student worried about the Climate Crisis? Are you a teacher in Guilford County Schools who knows students concerned for the environment, for the planet? Are you a parent or grandparent who shares these concerns with students in your family? Greensboro EarthQuakers and their Solar Power Now allies are pushing the Guilford County Board of Education to commit to a goal of 100% clean, renewable energy. We are asking the School Board to…

Greensboro Urban Ministry’s Food Pantry is Running Out of Food / August 2, 2022

Community, Families, News, Social Concerns, Volunteer

The demand for food assistance is so high that over 100 household come each day, five days a week, to receive groceries from the Food Pantry. While the amount of donations have gone up over the last week, much more food is needed to continue meeting the weekly demand. The economy has driven many families to the pantry that have never had to as for food assistance before. Greensboro has always been a generous community…

Calling All Friends with Sewing, Knitting, or Crocheting Skills / July 2022

Community, Ministry & Council, News, Volunteer

Caring Friends is seeking volunteers to make blankets or quilts for both newborns and adults. These blankets are delivered to members of our community who are experiencing the joy of a new addition to the family, or grieving the loss of a family member. If you would like to know more about this ministry of care, please contact Charlotte Whitcomb at [email protected]. Completed blankets can be delivered or mailed to the meeting house office.

Volunteers Needed to Help Prepare Our Parsonage / July 16, 2022

News, Volunteer

Sat. July 16, 2022 / 9am – 1pm. (or later) will be an outside workday for our Parsonage. The Meeting is investing thousands of dollars to prepare the Parsonage for its next use. You can help reduce costs, enjoy some social time with Friends and a picnic. The work part is staining the wooden deck (prep has been done), clearing debris from the back yard and trimming some plants near the house. Bring your own…