Dear Friends, First Day Forum I am SUPER EXCITED to announce that we will spend our time during First Day Forum sharing about books we’ve read for the Quaker Reading Challenge! What is the Quaker Reading Challenge? Glad you asked! This summer Friends are invited to read and share about as many Quaker books, pamphlets, and magazines as they can. And there will be prizes! Think baked goods, t-shirts, books, and maybe a quilt square…
Dear Friends, The weather is no indication, but Summer is *unofficially* here! We have lots of fun activities in store! First Day Forum / Over the years, the Religious Education Committee has tried several approaches to Summer First Day Forum. We’ve shared queries, done book discussions and watched QuakerSpeak videos together. This year, I am SUPER EXCITED to announce that we will spend our time during First Day Forum sharing about books we’ve read for…
Do you have grandchildren visiting for the summer or children of your own to entertain? The NGFM Library has a variety of age-appropriate books for all reading levels. A few examples: • Children Just Like Me: Our Favorite Stories from Around the World by Jamila Gavin, which features characters and images from diverse cultures • The First Strawberries by Joseph Bruchac, a retelling of a traditional Cherokee legend • The Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter,…
Dear Friends, Happy May! We have a few special events this month, including Mother’s Day on May 14th. It has been our tradition at New Garden Friends Meeting to dedicate children to our community on both Mother’s and Father’s day. If you are interested in having your child dedicated (at any point- it does not need to be Mother’s/Father’s Day), please email me so that we can make arrangements to do so. Recognition Sunday is…
Each year New Garden Meeting awards scholarship assistance to undergraduate or graduate students from 5 established funds. Potential recipients must meet the criteria for one, or more, of the funds: New Garden members and attenders, or their families; first generation college students; those pursuing an education in the sciences; students attending Quaker colleges; students of color; LGBTQIA students. Applications are available from the Meeting office ([email protected]) and are due by May 31st. Students who received…
The Friends Historical Association is pleased to offer funding to support contributions to the field of Quaker history. There are three grant opportunities: project support, publication subventions, and research funds. All opportunities run on the same cycle, and applications are due April 15, 2023. Details about each opportunity and application instruction are provided below. Friends Historical Association Project Grant Guidelines The Friends Historical Association (FHA) administers a program for funding projects that help shift the…
We are seeking teams of 4 to play in the Inaugural 3 on 3 Tournament, “The Grove Classic” hosted by Persimmon Grove AMEC/YPD. This is a 1-day tournament open to ages 7-12, 13-17, 18-25 and 26+. Players must register in teams. (4 players to 1 team) and pay a registration fee to participate. The registration fee will include: team t-shirts and the chance to win a team trophy if you advance to the championship .…
Dear Friends, Happy Spring! Spring is my favorite season, followed very closely by Fall. For me, these transitional seasons are full of beauty, hope, and excitement for what is to come (even as I continue to wake up to temps in the 20’s and wonder when I can really start to get things started in the garden). This season of transition at New Garden Friends Meeting is affecting me similarly. Some days I am simply…
Dear Friends, We had a lovely time together on Sunday during Intergenerational First Day School. We all listened to a powerful Faith and Play story, and smaller Friends did their “work” in response. When I look back and see how our children respond to the stories, I am reminded of their wisdom, Light, and ministry. I’ve included a picture of one Friend’s art work. You can find it, and more on the Religious Education bulletin…
Next FIrst Day Join us in Fellowship Hall on January 22nd at 4 p.m. for Intergenerational First Day School. In recognition of the many gifts that Marcy Maury shared in her 25 years as a First Day School teacher and beyond, Karen Garraputa will share a Faith and Play story about each person’s unique gifts. Join us for the story, and bring your own carry out containers for a lovingly prepared, vegetarian friendly, take away…