This is an opportunity for the community to express our love for our children, young adults and teachers as they enter into a new school year. It is also an opportunity for us to remind each other (even if we are not headed back to the school!) that we carry the love of New Garden Friends Meeting with us wherever we go.
Seven Springs Lodge and Retreat, 118 Alder Ln, Mocksville, NC 27028. The format will be like last year’s: participants can camp or stay at a Mocksville motel, come for the entire weekend, or just a part of it. Contact: Bob or Joyce Mers ([email protected]) or 336-288-4921.
Friendship Hall
Brotherhood Room / “When it comes to race, I’m colorblind. I try to be kind to everyone. Isn’t that enough?” Debby Irving. Here’s an opportunity to examine such beliefs: Is that enough? This summer, let’s read Waking Up White by Debby Irving. On September 17 at 7:30 p.m. the author will speak at First Presbyterian Church, 617 N. Elm St., a presentation open to the public. What an opportunity! Sacred Garden book store on Fisher…
Brotherhood Room
Brotherhood Room / 12:15 - 2:30 p.m. The Lunch&Learn series continues with a film directed by James Redford, “Happening-a Clean Energy Revolution”. The film will start around 12:20 p.m.with discussion to follow as we explore how to live our stewardship principles and effective ways to combat climate change. From the Director’s Notes: “Most Americans understand and accept the reality of climate change. Nonetheless, many of us feel uncertain about what we, as individuals, can do.…
