Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / January 2, 2022

First Day, Worship

Greetings, Friends. Due to the weather conditions predicted for this coming First Day (1/2/2022), our 11:00 AM semi-programmed Meeting for Worship will only be held digitally. There will not be in-person worship at the Meetinghouse. Please join our Facebook live stream here or our interactive Zoom session. A link for Zoom will be sent by email, or it can be requested from the office through Friday. We look forward to seeing you online. Reading: “Our Passion…

Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / January 2, 2022

First Day, Worship

9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. / Those attending unprogrammed meetings for worship on Sundays are welcome to use Friendship Hall. Please follow the guidance below; Stay home if you have any symptoms of illness. Meet outdoors, if feasible, regardless of group size; please bring your own chairs. Reserve meeting room(s) in advance by calling the NGFM office at (336) 292-5487 or emailing [email protected] ; note the capacity of room(s) you will be using and do not exceed maximum…

Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / December 26, 2021

First Day, Worship

11:00 a.m. / In-Person outdoors (weather permitting) on the grounds of our meeting house. As the weather grows colder the Meeting is working on coming up with creative ways for Friends to be together safely indoors. While we work on a more permanent solution, Friends are welcome to bring a laptop computer to New Garden Friends Meeting on Sundays and sit inside the Meetinghouse while participating in Zoom worship. If Friends want to they can…

Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / December 26, 2021

First Day, Worship

9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. / Those attending unprogrammed meetings for worship on Sundays are welcome to use Friendship Hall. Please follow the guidance below; Stay home if you have any symptoms of illness. Meet outdoors, if feasible, regardless of group size; please bring your own chairs. Reserve meeting room(s) in advance by calling the NGFM office at (336) 292-5487 or emailing [email protected] ; note the capacity of room(s) you will be using and do not exceed maximum…

Plans for Christmas / December 2021

Holiday, News, Worship

Christmas Eve – Friday, December 24 / We will have an in-person Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 24. The service will be candle-lit and outside around our firepit and Christmas tree. Due to the chilly weather, the service will be a bit shorter this year but will include our traditional scripture reading and carol singing and other beloved traditions. Help Needed for 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship – Christmas Eve worship…

Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / December 19, 2021

First Day, Worship

Please join our Facebook live stream here or our interactive Zoom session. A link for Zoom will be sent by email, or it can be requested from the office through Friday. We look forward to seeing you online. Reading: selections from “Circle of Grace” by Jan Richardson Message Title: Seeking the Light Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting Meeting for Worship on Zoom: Check your email for a Zoom link, or contact [email protected] to receive a link. Prepared messages…

Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship / December 19, 2021

First Day, Worship

9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. / Those attending unprogrammed meetings for worship on Sundays are welcome to use Friendship Hall. Please follow the guidance below; Stay home if you have any symptoms of illness. Meet outdoors, if feasible, regardless of group size; please bring your own chairs. Reserve meeting room(s) in advance by calling the NGFM office at (336) 292-5487 or emailing [email protected] ; note the capacity of room(s) you will be using and do not exceed maximum…

From Clint Corcoran; A Report of the Called Meeting / December 12, 2021

News, Worship

Friends approved the following procedures for Meeting for Worship at the Called Meeting on December 12: We will resume live indoor services after Christmas with attenders gathering in the meeting room where the prepared message will be given (capacity 65). Overflow seating will be provided in the Friendship Hall (capacity 49). The service will be broadcast to the Friendship Hall and displayed by projector. The service will also continue to be simulcast on Zoom and…

Plans for Celebrating Christmas 2021

Holiday, News, Worship

Solstice Celebration – Tuesday, December 21 / Drumming at 5:45 p.m., readings at 6 p.m. We will gather by the fire circle outside the meeting room. Please bring your own lawn chair. Please adhere to the Covid Committee’s masking and distancing guidelines. If it is raining the event will be cancelled. Christmas Eve – Friday, December 24 / We will have an in-person Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 24. The service…

Called Meeting for Worship / December 12, 2021

Covid-19, First Day, Ministry & Council, News, Social Concerns, Worship

There will be a called meeting for worship with attention to business on Sunday, December 12 at 1 p.m, to hold worshipful discussion and discernment around a path forward for indoor, in-person worship. This meeting will be held in the meeting room, capacity of 70, with simultaneous Zoom access. COVID guidance for building use will be observed. Friends are asked to read the attached Queries and Agenda, and sit with these queries in your prayer,…