Update on Digital Worship

Fellowship, News, Worship

As we head into a new season of social distancing and with the increasing number of covid-19 cases throughout the country, we will have a slightly different worship experience in the coming weeks. Marc Alley who has been sharing his wonderful music ministry and Tom Lassiter who has been providing amazing video-making magic will not be coming to New Garden Friends Meeting to assist in leading and recording worship for the near future. Margaret will…

Easter Sunrise Service / April 12

Fellowship, First Day, Holiday, News, Worship

Since New Garden Friends Meeting will not be able to have an in-person sunrise service on Easter morning this year, we invite Friends who enjoy the Easter sunrise, to sit in silence or sing a favorite song as the sun rises and, if you feel led, to take a photo of your view of the sunrise to share with Friends. You may post the photos on the New Garden Facebook page or send to the…

Online worship comes to New Garden Friends Meeting

Community, Fellowship, News, Worship

Sunday, March 22, was another historic first for New Garden Friends Meeting. Margaret Webb, pastoral minister, led meeting for worship online. The format was quite familiar with a welcome, a reading, a hymn offered by music director Marc Alley, and a prepared message. But instead of gathering on benches in the Worship Room, members and attenders watched and listened from home, using the internet and Facebook to connect. The Worship Room was dark, and the…