Shepherd’s Center News / May 4, 2021
Shepherd’s Center is offering Zoom based seminars in May, 2021 for a onetime fee of $25.00. Details of classes, dates and times are on the…
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Friends Committee on National Legislation / May 4, 2021
Dear Friends, After several recent virtual meetings with FCNL staff members, many Friends in the Piedmont area are becoming increasingly interested in forming a grassroots…
Upcoming Adult Forums for May 2021
May 9: After some conversation about the Quaker perspective on economic systems, Friends felt led to continue our discussion with specific attention to action items.…
Quaker Survey Results & Next Steps / May 4, 2021
Thank you to the participants in our NGFM Quaker Relations survey. We had just over 50 people share thoughts on how NGFM has been engaged…
It’s Scholarship Time Again / Applications Due by May 31, 2021
Scholarship applications are available and can be obtained by email from the New Garden Friends Meeting office. Completed applications must be returned by May 31.
Covid Medical Advisory Group Update / May 4, 2021
Given Governor Cooper’s easing of restrictions in the state, the COVID Medical Advisory Group has made the decision to recommend a gradual resumption of in-person…
Kudos for Friends Committee on National Legislation / May 5, 2021
The awards season has been often in the news, but you may have missed one event. You can hold off on the sparkling formal attire,…
Invitation to Join the Anti-Racism Working Group for New Garden Friends Meeting / May 4, 2021
You are invited to consider participating in the New Garden Friends Meeting Anti-racism working group to guide the Meeting in addressing systems of racism within…
Covid- 19 Vaccine Information / May 4, 2021
Cases of COVID and hospitalizations in NC have stayed stable again this week. Vaccinations are ongoing but with lower numbers of vaccines being given than…
New Ideas Gathering Update / April 25, 2021
Notes from our April 25th Meeting / Have a forum to discuss and consider clean energy options. – To Peace and Social Concerns. Is there…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / April 28, 2021
The numbers of COVID cases are stable this week in NC, though not going down as had been hoped with increasing vaccination. Almost 48% of…
Covid-19 Medical Advisory Group Update / April 28, 2021
The Covid-19 Medical Advisory Group for New Garden Friends Meeting (composed of all the Meeting’s doctors) has been working on a graduated plan for resuming…
Religious Education Updates / May 4, 2021
Thanks to all who joined our May 2nd Zoom Forum for “A Conversation with Kathy Manning.” Last week during our Adult Forum time, Friends discussed…
Mondays for Marcus Vigil
This vigil to honor the homeless young man killed by police is held every Monday, 12 to 1 p.m. on Washington Street, in front of…
Adult Forum; A Conversation with Kathy Manning / May 2,2021
9:45 a.m. / Zoom / Rep. Manning represents North Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District, which includes all of Guilford County and part of Forsyth County. This…
Adult Forum / April 25, 2021
9:45 a.m. / Zoom Forum / In our discussions about the New York Times 1619 Project in February, Friends became engaged in a conversation about…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / April 14, 2021
North Carolina Vaccination rates continue to increase. New cases of COVID and hospitalizations were slightly increased but fairly stable this past week in North Carolina…
Jon Watts Concert / April 24, 2021
April 24, 2021 / 7:00 p.m. / In 2006 as his senior project for the Guilford College Quaker Leadership Scholars Program, Jon Watts set up…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Antiracism Discussion / April 27, 2021
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends will host an antiracism discussion group. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. when the NCFF antiracism…
Adult Forum / April 18, 2021
April 18 / 9:45 a.m. / How to Be An Anti-Racist, by Ibram X. Kendi / Peace & Social Concerns is leading the second session…
Caring Friends Volunteer Opportunity / April 2021
Caring Friends is looking for one or more people who would like to do some yard work for one of our members. If you are…
News from Religious Education / April 7, 2021
Upcoming Adult Forums / Zoom Meeting @ 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. / For more information or to receive the zoom link, please contact the…
Alternatives To Violence Project Workshop / Friday, April 30 through Sunday May 2, 2021
Online Training for Facilitators April 30 – May 2, 2021. Join us if you’ve already taken BOTH a Basic and Advanced Workshop and are interested…
Covid-19 Vaccination Information / April 7, 2021
NC Vaccination rates continue to increase, now fully 25% of adults in NC are fully vaccinated and up to 38% are partially vaccinated. New cases…
American Friends Service Committee Annual Corporation Meeting / April 11 – 17, 2021
Open to all Friends: Corporation programming will begin on Sunday, April 11 at 7 p.m. ET with a panel presentation, “Quakers, AFSC, and abolition: Then…
News from Religious Education / March 30, 2021
Friends are invited to join us for Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday!!! Yes! You read that correctly! This coming Sunday, April 4, 2021, New…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / March 30, 2021
Anti-Racist Actions You Can Take Now: Read the article (in the link below) and consider how these characteristics of white supremacy culture are implemented within…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / March 30, 2021
Vaccination rates continue to increase but new cases of COVID have risen slightly this week in North Carolina and in the United States. This is…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / March 25, 2021
Vaccination rates continue to increase and new cases of COVID/hospitalization rates continue to fall this week in North Carolina. However, more persons have started to…
Shepherd’s Center News / March 25, 2021
Shepherd’s Center will offer 10 classes during the Spring sessions of Adventures in Learning beginning April 1. These one hour classes will be on Zoom…
Quaker Relations Survey / March 25, 2021
We have opened the Quaker Relations Survey back up for our community so that we can continue to gather feedback from those who did not…
New Ideas Committee Updates / March 24, 2021
Here are the New Ideas Committee Update Reports; A committee to support the Friendship Community Partnership will be considered as a responsibility of Quaker Relations…
Share Your Proposal for Funds Before April 5, 2021
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee (PSCC) is seeking proposals for funds. Each spring and fall, New Garden provides small grants to organizations for projects…
News From Religious Education / Forum on March 28, 2021
Peace & Social Concerns is leading a book study of How to Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi. To quote from Mr. Kendi’s website:…
Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation Recommends/ March 25, 2021
Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation recommends the following online program. For registration link contact Dot Mason at: (hmason@triad.rr.com) Program: Eco-Justice is Anti-Colonial Thursday, March…
Upcoming Forums & Studies / March 16, 2021
Sunday, March 21 – “The Land of Our Fathers, Part 2 / Discussion continues on the “The 1619 Project”. The 1619 Project is an ongoing…
Virtual Game Night / March 26, 2021
Please join us for another Virtual Game Night, Friday, March 26 , 6 – 7:30 p.m. A link will be sent out with Religious Education…
Share Your Proposal for Funds by April 5, 2021
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee (PSCC) is seeking proposals for funds. Each spring and fall, New Garden provides small grants to organizations for projects…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Spring Business Meeting / March 20, 2021
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Spring Business Meeting (virtual) is March 20, 2021. For those interested in attending, please contact Frank Massey, Clerk to request…
Quaker Relations Survey Update / March 16, 2021
We have opened the Quaker Relations Survey back up for our community so that we can continue to gather feedback from those that did not…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / March 16, 2021
History Lunch Break: Ella Baker- Six Decades in the Making As the Sit-in Movement that was launched in Greensboro expanded, Ella Baker of the Southern…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / March 16, 2021
Encouragingly, vaccination rates are increasing and hospitalization rates are slightly lower in NC this week. Friends are encouraged to continue their vigilant use of masks,…
Friends Committee on National Legislation Spring Lobby / March 20 – 22
Friends Committee on National Legislation’s Annual Spring Lobby for young adults will be virtual, March 20-22. Join hundreds of students, recent grads, Quakers, and young…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship Spring Retreat / April 9 – 11
The Piedmont Friends Spring Retreat is coming up April 9, 10 and 11 and registration is now open! The theme of this free online event…
Recycle Your Foam / March 13, 2021
Bring your foam to Foam Frolic, Saturday, March 13th, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Greensboro’s unique foam recycling site is open and receiving foam cups,…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / March 9, 2021
Improvements in the rate of positive COVID tests and the decrease in hospitalization rates in NC have stabilized at the lowest rates since November although…
NC Council of Churches to Host a Film Screening of “Braided Prayer”
NC Council of Churches will host a virtual screening of the film Braided Prayer, featuring former Council staff member, David LaMotte! The new short documentary…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Spring Business Meeting / March 20, 2021
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Spring Business Meeting (virtual) is March 20, 2021. For those interested in attending, please contact Frank Massey, Clerk, to request…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / March 9, 2021
Anti-Racist Actions You Can Take Now: Participate in the webinar, “New in Town: The Refugee Experience, Immigration in Guilford County Part 2,” from the Center…
A Poem Shared by Tim Lindeman / March 7, 2021
Here is the poem I read at the opening of Monthly Meeting this past Sunday. It is taken from “Healing Ashes,” a collection of sayings…
Religious Education Updates & Information / March 9, 2021
We will continue to use Zoom for Religious Education programming. Please contact Karin Heller if you would like to receive links to our Zoom Forums.…
Friends Committee on National Legislation / March 20-22, 2021
Friends Committee on National Legislation’s Annual Spring Lobby for young adults will be virtual, March 20-22. Join hundreds of students, recent grads, Quakers, and young…
Piedmont Friends Spring Retreat / April 9-11, 2021
Piedmont Friends Spring Retreat 2021 / April 9, 10, 11 / “Cultivating the Garden of Diversity and Inclusion” Registration opens March 1, 2021 / Sessions (via…
The Friends World Committee for Consultation Section Meeting / March 12-21, 2021
The Friends World Committee for Consultation Section of the Americas Meeting is next month. This is the first time to meet virtually. There will be…
It’s Time for “Pick-Up-Sticks” / February 24, 2021
Do you have time for a game of Pick-up-Sticks? Help is needed at your leisure to pick up sticks along our front and side yards…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / February 24, 2021
On checking the web sites for Cone Health and Guilford County, they both have messages stating that all their appointments are currently filled. The Cone…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / February 24, 2021
Anti-Racist Actions You Can Take Now: Tuesday, February 23 you can participate in an Education Webinar focusing on School Resource Officers, 6 – 7 p.m.…
Alternatives to Violence Project Workshop / March 19 – 21, 2021
Alternatives to Violence Project is doing an online Advance Workshop in March 19 through Sunday March 21 on ZOOM. Join us if you’ve already taken…
“Let’s Talk: COVID-19, the Vaccine, the Pandemic” / February 23, 2021
There will be a Virtual Townhall by the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative. “Let’s Talk: COVID-19, the Vaccine, the Pandemic” A virtual town hall with Dr.…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Invitation / February 23, 2021
Please join us on Tuesday, February 23, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. when we begin our spring programming on antiracism. We will continue these discussions…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / February 17, 2021
Anti-Racist Actions You Can Take Now: On February 16th, Participate in an Education Webinar on local Police/Community Relations, from 6 – 7 p.m. This webinar…
Friends World Committee for Consultation / February 28, 2021
The 2021 FWCC Section Meeting will be held online from March 12 – 21, 2021. The deadline to register is February 28. Registration is not…
Project Warmth / Every Saturday thru March 2021
Friends may help those in need by hanging coats, scarves, gloves, hats, etc. under the bridge at 300 Spring Garden Street. This project, sponsored by…
Ministry & Council Request / February 20, 2021
As part of our community reflection on the long term relationship between NGFM and the wider Quaker community, we would like feedback. To find a…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / February 15, 2021
Guilford County advised today that they have 3400 doses of vaccine available by allocation this week and eligible persons may sign up for vaccine appointments…
Foreign Links Across the Globe / Host Homes Needed / February 9, 2021
Hello, I am Roni Samaras Sutton, the daughter of Betty Keener Samaras, granddaughter of Claud and Violet Keener and cousin of Gertrude Beal. I currently…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Invitation / February 23, 2021
Please join us on Tuesday, February 23, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. when we begin our spring programming on antiracism. We will continue these discussions…
Friendship Community Partnership Helps with the Big Sweep / February 20, 2021
The Big Sweep Cleanup for Greensboro Beautiful will be on Saturday, February 20, 1-3 p.m. Our friends from Friendship Community Partnership churches have been invited…
Ministry & Council Request / February 9, 2021
As part of our community reflection on the long term relationship between NGFM and the wider Quaker community, we would like feedback. To find a…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / February 12, 2021
Celebrate Black History Month History Lunch Break – More Than Just a Home James Baldwin. James Brown. Satchel Paige. These are just a few of…
Covid -19 Vaccine Information / February 9, 2021
Guilford County advised over the weekend that they have 3800 further doses of vaccine and eligible persons may sign up for vaccine appointments starting Tuesday,…
News from Religious Education / February 14, 2021
9:45 a.m. / Zoom invitation by email / Contact Karin Heller for information on joining the Adult Forum. During the month of February, and part…
Guilford College Concerns / February 7, 2021
Update on Save Guilford College’s efforts: We’re happy to report that the Guilford College board of trustees announced in early January that they were “setting…
Young Friends / February 7, 2021
12:30 p.m. / Please check email for Zoom invitation link, or reach out to Karin Heller for more information. As always, please feel free to…
Seekers Class; Starting February 7, 2021
Seekers classes are set to take place by Zoom on Sunday afternoons February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. These classes…
Covid Updates / January 27, 2021
COVID 19 vaccine access is similar to last week as below: Vaccinations are currently open to persons age 65 and older by appointment only, at…
New Gardener’s Day of Service / January 18, 2021
The January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade was cancelled due to Covid, but a Day Of Service was encouraged by City Council member…
New Ideas Meeting Notes / January 24, 2021
New Ideas gathering meeting update: A desire for NGFM to consider animal welfare concerns. To Peace and Social Concerns. A desire for NGFM to promote…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / January 30, 2021
An Antiracist Activity for this Week Walk or drive in Birthday Parade for Marcus Deon Smith Saturday, January 30 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at…
Guilford College Concerns / January 26, 2021
The letter below regarding Guilford College was sent by the Friends Association for Higher Education (FAHE) to the Board of Trustees Chair, Interim President and…
News from North Carolina Fellowship of Friends
You are invited to check out the NCFF website to get news and updates on happenings within North Carolina Fellowship of Friends. Click on the…
Help Recycle Styrofoam / January 2021
Can you can help recycle foam at the new Greensboro Foam Recycling drop-off site at 1310 West Gate City Boulevard? This is the only volunteer-based…
Sara Beth Terrell Workshop / January 26, 2021
“Why Can’t We Do Things My Way?” January 26 – March 2 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. EST / By examining our basic human responses…
Vaccine Updates/ January 19, 2021
Cone Health and Guilford County Health mark the start of vaccinations at the Greensboro Coliseum. Vaccinations are now open there to persons age 65 and…
Quaker Seekers Classes Starting February 7, 2021
Quaker Seekers classes are set to take place by Zoom on Sunday afternoons February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. These…
Strengthening Quaker Community / January 27, 2021
Earlier this month, we experienced an attack on the Capitol, our democracy, and our community. As we regroup and move forward together, Friends Community on…
Game Night at New Garden Friends Meeting / January 23, 2021
Mark your calendars! Saturday, January 23rd, 6-7:30 p.m., you are invited to Virtual Game Night! Link and details will be sent out at a later date.
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / January 6, 2021
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives.…
Shepherd’s Center News / January 6, 2021
Adventures in Learning will offer 10 classes on Zoom starting January 12 and continuing for 6 weeks. For program and payment information join the mailing…
Friends Committee on National Legislation / January 6, 2021
Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation is excited to be starting our second year. In anticipation of the 2021 legislative session, (mid-January-July 2021), we invite…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / December 30, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives.…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / December 22, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives.…
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service / December 24, 2020
Christmas Eve worship at New Garden Friends Meeting will be held on ZOOM this year. Join us on Thursday at 7 p.m. for our traditional…
Meeting for Worship / December 27, 2020
11 a.m. / Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting/ Prepared messages are posted at: www.ngfm.org/media
Honor Cards at New Garden Friends Meeting / December 2020
Honor cards are a different way for you to give a present to your friends or loved ones: Instead of a physical object, you give…
Upcoming Adult Forum with Lizzie Biddle & Dot Mason / January 3, 2021
A New Year is almost upon us. In addition to celebrating all that comes with it, we also have a new Congress. For many of…
New Ideas Committee Update / December 15, 2020
New Ideas Committee reports the following ideas under consideration: Facilitating community gatherings for participating in Meeting for Worship on Facebook or Zoom. One critical piece…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / December 15, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives.…
Spending Time with New Gardeners / December 9, 2020
Friends, I have been doing outside in-person visits with New Gardeners since the spring. However, with the increase of Covid-19 cases here in Greensboro and…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / December 9, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives.…
Alternatives to Violence Workshop / January 8-10, 2021
NC Peace Resource Center is hosting a Basic Alternatives to Violence workshop January 8-10, 2021. There is no charge for this virtual training. Get info…
The Urgency of Returning to Diplomacy with Iran / December 7, 2020
A note from Mary Luckhaus; Massachusetts Peace Action hosted webinar on Iran featuring Dr. Trita Parsi. You can watch the event video at: https://tinyurl.com/y3pujof4 Web…
Guilford College Is In Crisis; Here’s How You Can Help / December 2, 2020
Many in the New Garden Friends Meeting community have strong ties to Guilford College. Among our members and attenders are many alumni, plus current and…
A New Faith Action Book / December 2020
During the chat after Meeting for Worship on November 29, 2020 we discussed the book, Making Our Way to Lumpkin. The book is a collection…
Friends Committee on National Legislation / December 9, 2020
Advocacy in a Time of Transition Prepare to Drive Change in the New Congress, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. EST. Are you ready to hit…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / December 2, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives.…
Holiday Gift Ideas / December 2020
Looking for ideas for holiday gift-giving that support local businesses? Consider these books at Scuppernong Books www.scuppernongbooks.com Richie Zweigenhaft, Jews, Palestinians, and Friends: 45 Years…
Mark your calendars for virtual Simple Christmas / December 12, 2020
Clearly this year will be different. But we can still enjoy some virtual fun and fellowship! Activities will be scheduled for an hour (or less,…
Shephard’s Center Offering Free Classes / December 2020
Shepherd’s Center is offering six free online classes in December. You can register to receive the newsletter by going to http://www.shepctrg.org/.
Support Friendship Community Partnership
A way to support Friendship Community Partnership and our friends of color Nicole Walker, of Persimmon Grove AME Church/Friendship Community Partnership, has invited New Gardeners…
Puzzle Exchange is Back / December 2, 2020
Want to try a new jigsaw? The exchange will take place on the porch bench outside the meeting room. Bring puzzles in a plastic bag!…
Notes from Margaret Webb / December 2, 2020
Walmart Layaway Payoff: Every year NGFM anonymously pays off several families’ Christmas gift layaways. This year with so many people unemployed the need is greater…
Guilford College Financial News / November 24, 2020
As many of you know, Guilford College is in serious financial trouble. To learn more, here are four News and Record articles about the situation.…
Got Foam? / Recycling Now Possible in Greensboro / November 24, 2020
Do you have foam you want to recycle? Bring it on! The nonprofit Greensboro Foam Recycling Drop-off site is now open at 1310 West Gate…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / November 24, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives.…
Friendship Community Partnership Event / December 1, 2020
Friendship Community Partnership will sponsor a Gazing Prayer Bus Tour of Greensboro on Saturday, December 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Meet at the…
Pastor’s Walmart Layaway Payoff / Contributions Needed by December 8, 2020
Every year NGFM anonymously pays off several families’ Christmas gift layaways. This year with so many people unemployed the need is greater than ever to…
Holly Jolly Friend to Friend / November 27, 2020
If you would like to be in a group of 5-6 New Gardeners who will receive a prompt for a conversation and optional (COVID-safe) activity…
Advent Candle Lighting this Year / November 29, 2020
Advent season is right around the corner and New Garden Friends Meeting is preparing to celebrate the Christmas season in new ways in light of…
Online Petition, “Settle the Marcus Smith Case” / November 20, 2020
Please consider signing as individuals the online petition to the Greensboro City Council, “Settle the Marcus Smith Case”. Go to: https://tinyurl.com/y45r8uht This is sponsored by…
Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation / November 21, 2020
Friends, Friends Committee on NC Legislation (FCNCL) functions to advocate on matters of North Carolina legislation and policies. However, at a meeting of the FCNCL…
Quaker Voluntary Service Opportunity for Young Adults / Apply before March 15, 2021
Quaker Voluntary Service is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 fellowship year! This is a year-long Fellowship program in which young adults (age 21-30) build…
Staying Well for the Holidays / November 19, 2020
Dear New Gardeners, As you are likely aware, the CDC is strongly recommending that we all stay home for Thanksgiving. Out of our deep love…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / November 19, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives.…
Adult Forum with Cathie Holcombe / One City, One Book / November 22, 2020
9:45 a.m. / What if people all over the city read ONE book? What if related discussions and films and theatrics inspired more community building?…
Adult Forum with Dr. Linda Brown / Poems for Peace / November 15, 2020
Local author, Dr. Linda Beatrice Brown will join us to share about her recent project, “Poems for Peace”. She will give background as to how…
Finance & Stewardship Update / November 11, 2020
Year to date, we have raised 67% of our budgeted contribution revenue. Nobody likes to come up short at the end of a budget cycle.…
Called Meeting / November 15, 2020
We will have a Called Meeting on First Day (Sunday) November 15 at 2 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the different…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / November 11, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives.…
Alternatives to Violence Project Participants needed / December 2020
My name is Milena Tyler von Wrangel and I am a PhD student in clinical psychology at the California School for Professional Psychology in Los…
Free Firewood / November 2020
Wood from the tree that fell on our worship room recently is lying on the east side of the building and is available for free…
Have Styrofoam to Recycle? / November 12, 2020
The local foam recycling drop-off site is almost ready to receive foam. A densifier will be installed and volunteers will be trained next Friday. If…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Business Meeting / November 14, 2020
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends will hold a short business meeting on Saturday, November 14 on Zoom from 10 am – Noon. The budget for…
Community Housing Solutions Event / November 17, 2020
Join Community Housing Solutions for a warm event on Tuesday, November 17 from 12:00-12:30 p.m. Now more than ever, we all realize the importance of…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends / AntiRacism Discussion / November 19, 2020
Please join others from our yearly meeting, North Carolina Fellowship of Friends, on Thursday, November 19 from 7- 8:30 p.m. via Zoom to discuss our…
Adult Forum / Understanding the Case of Marcus Deon Smith / November 8, 2020
November 8, 2020 / 9:45 a.m. / Adult Forum livestream: Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting/ Understanding the Case of Marcus Deon Smith / Presenters; Marcia Foutch, Hester…
Covid-19 Update / November 6, 2020
NGFM’s Covid-19 Medical Advisory Group Recommendation; We had been hopeful that conditions for in-person meetings would improve before the holidays, but across the country the infection…
A Called Religious Education Meeting / November 11, 2020
November 11, at 6:30 p.m. the RE Committee will host a special called meeting, seeking feedback and ideas for Religious Education programs for the future…
Advent Candle Lighting This Year / November 29, 2020
Advent season is right around the corner and New Garden Friends Meeting is preparing to celebrate the Christmas season in new ways in light of…
Voting Matters / October 28, 2020
The final days of voting in the 2020 election are here! Before our next newsletter, our opportunity to vote will have come and gone. Many…
Donations to New Garden’s Library / November 2020
New Garden Library has received a number of books from generous donors over the past year. Here are a few that might be of interest…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / October 27, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives.…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends News / November 2020
You are invited to check out the North Carolina Fellowship of Friends website to get news and updates on happenings within NCFF. Click on the…
Readers Wanted / Share a Favorite Children’s Book
This past summer, for 2020 Summer Program, several New Gardeners recorded themselves reading children’s stories aloud for our Facebook page. These videos were popular with…
Adult Forum / November 8, 2020
Better Understanding the Case of Marcus Deon Smith / Marcia Foutch, Hester Petty, Lewis Pitts. Marcia Foutch is a retired teacher who moved from Minneapolis,…
Mark Your Calendar / Called Meeting / November 15, 2020
We will have a Called Meeting on First Day (Sunday) November 15 at 2 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the different…
Voting Matters / October 20, 2020
Less than two weeks until the final voting day, November 3! We no longer have an election day, but an election season, of which we…
No Graveyard Tour This Year / October 2020
Owing to the restrictions on social gatherings at New Garden Friends Meeting during the pandemic, there will be no graveyard tour this 31st of Tenth…
Foam Recycling Update / October 20, 2020
New Garden Friends Meeting along with most congregations stopped foam recycling during COVID-19. But we are close to having a local drop-off site in Greensboro.…
Religious Education News / October 20, 2020
Mark your calendars for Adult Forum, Sunday, November 1 (9:45-10:45 a.m.) when George Lakey will be joining us. Many Friends find themselves worried about the…
Young Friends / October 25, 2020
Young Friends, it’s been a while! Hope to see you all on zoom, October 25, for pumpkin carving. We will be using GroupMe this year…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / October 20, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday…
Share Your Proposal for Funds / November 2, 2020
Peace and Social Concerns Committee seeks proposals for funds to support organizations, programs or projects that are in line with our commitment to becoming an…
The Power of Enough / October 22 – November 5, 2020
“What is essential? How much is enough? Is my use of time, energy and “things” in right balance to free me to do God’s work,…
Friend to Friend; Conversations and Connection / Register before October 19, 2020
We are missing each other! This is an opportunity for members and attenders of New Garden Friends Meeting to get to know others at NGFM…
Young Friends Starts October 25, 2020
Young Friends will officially launch programming on Sunday, October 25 with a Virtual Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza! Information and updates on Young Friends programming will be…
Voting Matters / Track your Absentee Ballot / October 15, 2020
So, you voted by mail . . . good job! Want to make sure it has been accepted as valid? Click the hyperlink to “Guilford…
Job Opportunity / Young Friends Leader
New Garden Friends Meeting is searching for a Young Friends leader for the 2020-2021 academic year. This position is for a leader who will work…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / October 14, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday…
Voting Matters / October 6, 2020
Less than four weeks until our next national election! Between now and the election, your Peace and Social Concerns Committee wants to share non-partisan tips…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / October 6, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our…
Quaker Lake Camp News / October 6, 2020
This is the 70th anniversary of camping at Quaker Lake. A big celebration was planned, but due to the pandemic will not take place. If…
Message from Meeting on Ministry & Counsel / October 6, 2020
We recognize the great value (and necessity!) of interpersonal connections during the pandemic. Therefore, while following the recommendations of our COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group not…
Covid-19 Update / October 6, 2020
Recommendation from NGFM’s COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group: On August 30, the Meeting on Ministry & Counsel requested that our COVID-19 medical advisors make recommendations about…
Solar+ Project Update / October 2020
New Garden Friends Meeting has made great progress in reducing our carbon footprint. Next step is obtaining permits. Exciting photos of our progress are available…
Shepherd’s Center News / October 2020
Shepherd’s Center is offering Zoom-based seminars in October. Go to: shepnetgreensboro.org.
Voting Matters
Less than five weeks until our next national election! Each week between now and the election, Peace and Social Concerns Committee wants to share non-partisan…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / September 29, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday…
Religious Education Updates / October 3, 2020
Hello Friends. Mark you calendars! I am excited to share that George Lakey will be joining us during our Adult Forum time on Sunday, November…
Sing Out The Vote Concert / October 2, 2020
Dear Friends, Some of you will remember the fun we had hosting Annie Patterson and Mary Witt at New Garden Friends Meeting the evening of…
Volunteer Opportunity in France
The Centre Quaker de Congenies, in the south of France, is seeking long term volunteer Resident Friends. Enjoy the region, the garden and the conviviality…
Additional Young Friends Leader Needed
Many of you are already aware that two of our Young Friends Leaders are moving on to new adventures. Accordingly, the Religious Education Committee is…
Greensboro Justice Coalition call for City Council Action on Police Violence
The Greensboro Justice Coalition, which includes the Beloved Community Center, Democracy Greensboro, the Good Neighbor Movement, Greensboro Rising, Guilford for All, the Homeless Union of…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / September 16, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday…
Friends Committee on National Legislation Urges Support
Friends Committee on National Legislation urges support of the Dream and Promise Act seeking an equitable society supported by policies that recognize the Light of…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / September 9, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / September 01, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday…
Guilford College Friends Center; Donations Needed for Camp Chairs
Guilford College Friends Center could use donations to buy camp chairs. Students are gathering outside for social distanced events and the Friends Center would like…
Shephard’s Center Seminars / September 2020
Shepherd’s Center is offering Zoom based seminars in September. To see list and to register go to www.shepnetgreensboro.org. The one time $25.00 fee is paid…
First Friends Meeting Antiracism Workshops / September thru November 2020
Margaret Rowlett and Vicki McCready, members of First Friends Meeting, have participated in the Working Group to Undo Racism of First Friends Meeting since its…
Thanks for Helping / New Arrivals Food Drive
Thank you to everyone who donated to the New Arrivals food drive. New Arrivals was thrilled with how much food we were able to collect.…
Spiritual Gifts Zoom Meetings / September 2020
Growing in the Body of Christ: Spiritual Gifts / We will explore the gift economy of the Body of Christ and examine specific spiritual gifts…
TVirtual Community Conversation: Race and The White Ally Toolkit
WFDD held a Zoom meeting with WFDD Reporter/Producer David Ford and David Campt, a public speaker, dialogue facilitator, author, and the founder of The White…
Communities Without Borders: Creating Sacred Spaces Through Storytelling Project
Please join the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at Guilford College to create sacred spaces for all. Communities without Borders: Creating Sacred Spaces through…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / August 25, 2020
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday…
Next Steps for Foam Recycling / August 19, 2020
This week we are even closer to a local way to recycle foam products. Environmental Stewardship Greensboro, Greensboro Beautiful, Tiny House, Emerging Ecology, New Garden…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / August 19, 2020
The Peace & Social Concerns Committee is working to help NGFM incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday lives. Thus, every…
Persimmon Grove Invitation / August 24
The Persimmon Grove AME Church family invites you to an Old-Fashioned Tent Revival on August 24 at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Tamara Ingram will speak on…
Sign Up Now for GI Rights New Counselor Training / Fall 2020
One of the ways individuals support the GI Rights Network is by becoming volunteer GI Rights Counselors with one of our member groups and helping…
Greensboro Earth Quakers To Meet / August 24
You are Invited to “The Pandemic and the Climate Crisis” Please join the Greensboro Earth Quakers for a program on the current state of the…
Recycling Sty’foam
Are take-out containers, egg cartons and other foam packaging building up at your house? A local place to recycle foam is in the works. Environmental…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Annual Meeting / August 15
Friends are invited to attend the annual meeting of North Carolina Friends Fellowship – virtually – on August 15, 2020. Please register here to save…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / August 12
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday…
Solar+ Projects Moving Forward / August 12
Many thanks to those of you who have contributed or pledged so generously to our Solar+ Project! Besides adding solar power on the Meeting house…
Helping New Arrivals / August 5th to 9th
From this Wednesday, August 5 to Sunday, August 9 there will be a food and supplies drive for New Arrivals Institute by the benches outside…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends News
You are invited to check out the North Carolina Fellowship of Friends website to get news and updates on happenings within NCFF. Click on the…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Annual Meeting / August 15
Friends are invited to attend the annual meeting of North Carolina Friends Fellowship – virtually – on August 15, 2020. Please register here to save…
Voter Reflection Guide Offered
“Guide to Democracy Values and the 2020 Election” A 2020 voter reflection guide is available from Faith in Public Life and Interfaith Power and Light,…
Peace & Social Concerns Notes / August 4
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is working to help New Garden Friends Meeting incorporate more immediate social and economic justice actions into our everyday…
Friend to Friend – Conversations and Connection / Beginning Aug. 14
This is an opportunity for members and attenders of NGFM to get to know others and/or deepen relationships at NGFM during this time of isolation.…
Covid-19 Prevention Group Update / July 29, 2020
We will continue to worship together virtually and limit access to the meetinghouse, for now. We recognize that New Gardeners are eager to return to…
Finance & Stewardship Report / July 5th
Generally, our budget is in good shape. Contributions are down a bit from prior years with slightly fewer donors. But some expenses have been limited…
Monthly Meeting for Business / July 5th
Greetings Friends, I hope you are all faring as well as can be expected in this strange time that we are experiencing. I want to…
Help Families Save Energy and Money with New Garden Friends Meeting SOLAR+ Project
One of the measures of a good community is how it cares for others. As New Garden plans to install solar panels to cut our…
Absentee & Vote by Mail
Anyone who is eligible to vote in North Carolina is also eligible to vote using an absentee ballot and completing their voting by mail. I…
Friends Committee on National Legislaton Speaks to Current Issues
Friends have long struggled with the many forms of racism in our meetings and our communities. Now, with numerous videos of violence directed toward black…
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center / Mediation Skills Training / August 3 – 7
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center has trained thousands of church leaders in conflict resolution skills. They can also train groups in their own locations. Conflict…
Upcoming Zoom Adult Forums / June 28 – July 26
Friends, starting June 28, the Peace and Social Concerns Committee will facilitate a five-week long book discussion of Parker Palmer’s, Healing the Heart of Democracy…
Wednesday Readings & Queries
Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Pastor Margaret is doing a live video on the New Garden Friends Meeting Facebook page. Each week will include readings and…
Freinds Committee on North Carolina Legislation Action Alert
Freinds Committee on North Carolina Legislation is committed to Anti-Racism and has issued a new Action Alert to address police violence. We stand in solidarity…
Solar+ Project Update / Why Solar Now?
I’m excited about New Garden’s Solar+ Project! Soon, we’ll be able to generate enough electricity to cover 3/4 of the Meeting’s power – using the…
Covid-19 Safety
If you have been out shopping in the past days, you have seen a variety of folks who are wearing mask correctly or who aren’t…
Solar+ Project Update
New Garden’s Energy Team is excited to report that monthly meeting approved the Solar Energy + Outreach Project. This is a great opportunity to reduce…
Essential Training in Family Systems and Conflict Transformation / The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends is forwarding information to Meetings on the 2020 Mediation Skills Training Institute programming, offered via the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center.…
Solar + Project News
On June 7 New Garden Monthly Meeting has approved a plan to install solar panels on the Meetinghouse roof, which will save up to 75%…
If You Want to Vote by Absentee Ballot in the Fall
The NC Board of Elections is expecting way more requests this year because of the uncertainty of the virus situation. Guilford County is expecting an…
Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation / Action Alerts
Information submitted by Bill McNeil: News from Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation* continues to grow in strength and numbers as we work to promote…
“The Human Element” / Free Online Screening June 8 – 17
Interfaith Power & Light is excited to kick off our summer film series with a return of a free online screening of The Human Element,…
Virtual Summer Coding Camp / Summer 2020
Hi! I’m Anya Lawe, a Senior at the Early College at Guilford. My robotics team is running a virtual summer camp for students ages 6-13…
The Upper Room / Resources for Spiritual Wellness during Covid-19
Go the their website: upperroom.org to view and take advantage of their numerous offerings and additional resources (free of charge) for journeying through the pandemic…
Quaker Spring: Experiencing The Inward Christ Together / June 17 – 20
Wednesday – Saturday, June 17-20 / Virtual Gathering (via ZOOM) Our program will be shaped by God’s leading as the week unfolds. Each day will include:…
Shepherd’s Center of Greensboro News
Shepherd’s Center of Greensboro is offering online Adventures in Learning classes. To receive the newsletter send your email address to www.shepctrg.org.
Guardian ad Litem Volunteers Needed
The (GAL) Guardian ad Litem Mission: Be A Voice For the Children in Our Community • GAL Volunteers are trained as child advocates for abused…
SOLAR+ENERGY Project Update / June 7 Monthly Meeting for Business
PROPOSAL: Install solar energy for New Garden Friends Meeting and provide energy relief for local low-income homeowners. STEWARDSHIP: Solar power generation to reduce fossil fuel…
Steps to keep our community safe from Covid-19
June 1, 2020 Dear Friends, NGFM’s COVID-19 Prevention Group has advised that we continue to keep the meetinghouse closed until further notice. NC’s Phase 2,…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Newsletter
You are invited to check out the North Carolina Fellowship of Friends website to get news and updates on happenings within NCFF. To see the…
Let Your Life Speak / Planned Giving Virtual Session / June 4
Join us for a virtual educational session about planned giving on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 10:30 am. This virtual ZOOM meeting will feature Mimi…
Virtual Food Drive Exceeds Goal
Thank you, New Gardeners, for generously supporting our virtual food drive that was in place of the usual Spring Food Drive for Greensboro Urban Ministries.…
AmeriCorps Positions Open / Apply ASAP
Greensboro AmeriCorps Positions Available for September 2020 – August 2021. The AmeriCorps Partnership to End Homelessness, located in Greensboro, is recruiting 4 full-time and 24…
Graveyard Tour Update / May 25
For many years, it has been a custom at New Garden to have an “alternative” Memorial Day graveyard tour to highlight the many different ways…
Finance & Stewardship Update / May 24
We continue to meet all the Meeting’s obligations including payroll, utilities, building care and our outreach to help other organizations and people in need. I…
Let Your Life Speak / Planned Giving Session / RSVP by May 28
10:30 a.m. / Virtual Meeting June 4, 2020 / Planned giving is an effective and meaningful way to leave your legacy for causes you are…
Changing Systems, Changing Ourselves / May 26
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Online / Are You Interested in Exploring Anti-racism and Confronting Racist Systems? American Friends Service Committee is offering a…
Freedom Forum Series / Leadership in a Multi-Faith Democracy / May 20
1 – 2 p.m. Eastern / Wednesday, May 20, 2020 / You are invited to join a series of virtual events featuring diverse stories of…
Nominating Committee Focus
This week we present the final committee for consideration, our Nominating Committee with a re-cap of the complete committee list. Nominating Committee is who we…
We Began to Sing; Film Debut Featuring the Work of Pete Seeger
The film, “We Began to Sing,” premiered on Sunday, May 3. It features the work of Pete Seeger and that of Annie Patterson and Peter…
Greensboro Urban Ministries Virtual Food Drive
Thanks to those who have contributed toward our virtual food drive, which replaces the “in person” food drive at Harris Teeter. As of May 6,…
From Tim Lindeman, Presiding Clerk of New Garden Friends Meeting
Thank you all who participated in last First Day’s Monthly Meeting for Business. I feel like we accomplished a great deal– we’re almost done with…
Nominating Committee Focus
As we approach the “home stretch” of our information on the NGFM committees will be considering our Communications Committee and our Personnel Committee. Communications Committee…
Greensboro Urban Ministry Virtual Food Drive / Deadline May 11
Thanks to those who have contributed toward our virtual food drive, which replaces the “in person” food drive at Harris Teeter. As of April 27,…
Share Your Proposal for Funds / Deadline May 7
Peace and Social Concerns seeks proposals for funds to address Urgent COVID-19 Needs. New Garden Friends Meeting’s Peace and Social Concerns Committee provides small grants…
American Friends Service Committee Offers Webinar Series
Our communities are feeling the devastating impacts of COVID-19. From overburdened hospitals to struggling families, people across the U.S. are hurting. Our federal and state…
Finance and Stewardship
The work of the Meeting continues, and so do the financial obligations. Please consider sending a check to the Meeting or give online using the…
New Garden Solar+ Energy Saving Project Update
New Garden Meeting’s solar working team has made good progress on our Solar+ Energy Saving Project. Our team is considering proposals from three firms for…
A Prayer for a Pandemic
May we who are merely inconvenienced, remember those who lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors, remember those most vulnerable. May…
A Healing Poem
This is a healing poem For when you cannot dance and cannot work and cannot walk. Concentrate on the things you still can do. Breathe.…
Online Worship / April 26
11 a.m. / Live-streaming on Facebook. Reading: Psalm 19:1-6. Message Title: The Joy of the Earth
Religious Education News From Karin Heller
If you would like to receive updates and information about Religious Education programming, please contact Karin Heller at (karin@ngfm.org) to be added to the email…
Nominating Committee Focus
As we continue the weekly explanation of the New Garden Friends Meeting committees we would like to highlight the work of our Literature/Library Committee and…
Celebrating Earth Day / “The Human Element” / Free Documentary thru April 26
Thanks to Interfaith Power and Light, Earth Vision Institute is providing the feature film for this year’s Faith Climate Action Week: “The Human Element” and…
Notes from Charlie White on Charitable Giving
A few notes for the older members of our congregation; In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security…
Greensboro Urban Ministry Virtual Food Drive / Deadline May 11
For Greensboro Urban Ministry, this spring, instead of the usual food drive held in front of grocery stores, New Gardeners are asked to participate in…
New Ideas Project
Friends, Our next Idea Gathering Session was scheduled for Sunday, April 26. Of course, we will not be able meet at that time. The following…
Changing Systems, Changing Ourselves / April 28
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Online / Are You Interested in Exploring Anti-racism and Confronting Racist Systems? American Friends Service Committee is offering a…
Update on Digital 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…
Online Worship / April 19
11 a.m. / Live-streaming on Facebook. Reading: Isaiah 43:19 Message Title: Traveling in the Wilderness
Nominating Committee Focus
Our current social distancing policy has put the work of this weeks committees on hold. Both committees support the social gathering activities of our Meeting…
FCNL Priorities Process for the 117th Congress (2021-2022)
The New Garden community still has the opportunity to help discern Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL)’s lobbying priorities for the 117th Congress. We will…
Safety Guideline Reminders and Instructions for Homemade Masks
Continue to observe all established CDC guidelines: CDC warns that wearing a mask may give a false sense of security. Stay home unless absolutely necessary…
Inspire2Serve Presentation to Congress / Rescheduled June 25
“The Inspire2Serve: A Path Forward” presentation to Congress and the public has been rescheduled to June 25. Find information at: inspire2serve.gov. The viewing of this…
Quaker Earthcare Witness Virtual Conference / April 23 – 26
Quaker Earthcare Witness: will hold a Steering Committee Conference virtually. Go to:quakerearthcare.org for more information. A donation of at least $60.is requested. The conference will…
College & Graduate School Friends / Invitation to a Virtual Discussion
We want to know … How are college and graduate school Friends doing? What are your unique social and academic challenges while much of the…
New Garden Friends Meeting / Covid-19 Closure Update
New Garden Friends Meeting will be closed through the end of April. All scheduled activities by all groups are postponed or canceled for the entire…
From Tim Lindeman, Presiding Clerk of NGFM
Although the Meeting House is closed and locked, and we are no longer meeting with each other in person, there are many things that testify to…
Online Worship Easter Sunday / April 12
Live worship on New Garden Friends Meeting Facebook page at 11 a.m. and posted on New Garden Friends Meeting website. Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Message: The…
Nominating Committee Focus
This week we will highlight the two committees that oversee our facilities; the House Committee and the Grounds Committee. Some in our Meeting may remember…
Easter Flowers
Although, we won’t be able put flowers from our gardens in vases for our Easter Meeting for Worship, we invite friends to post on Facebook…
Easter Sunrise Service / April 12
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…
Online Worship / April 5
Live worship on New Garden Friends Meeting Facebook page at 11 a.m. and posted on New Garden Friends Meeting website. Reading: Matthew 21:1-10 Title: Palm…
Friends General Conference News Update
The Gathering will be held virtually. Friends General Conference is working to find a way to accommodate Friends without internet access. Special Youth programs are…
Caring Friends Update
Caring Friends has been thrown a curve ball by this pandemic, but we didn’t let it stop us! Caring Friends has many volunteers who send cards,…
Online worship comes to New Garden Friends Meeting
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…
Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
Tips for Social Distancing and Isolation
The NCBAM Hope Line / A Spiritual Response to Isolation and Loneliness
If you are 65 or older and feel isolated or lonely, North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry wants to help! Social Isolation and Loneliness; many of…
Worship at New Garden Friends Meeting / March 22
11:00 a.m. / The NG Covid-19 Working Group has discussed worship and has decided to close the Meetinghouse this Sunday and until it seems safe…
Changing Systems, Changing Ourselves / March 24
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Online / Are You Interested in Exploring Anti-racism and Confronting Racist Systems? American Friends Service Committee is offering a…
Event Cancelled; Special Called Meeting Following Carry-In Meal / March 22
1:00 p.m. / Worship Room / Mark your calendar; New Garden will have a called meeting following a carry-in meal on Sunday, March 22. The…
Events Cancelled to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community, and in accordance with Gov. Cooper’s request to limit gatherings of 100 or more persons,…
Event Cancelled; Adult Forum / Friends Committee on National Legislation Priorities / March 15 & 22
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. / Parlor / You can be a part of the process of discerning key issues that Friends Committee on National…
Solar Energy Project
New Garden Friends Meeting is forming a working group to explore the costs and benefits of installing solar panels on the Meetinghouse. We are also…
Max Carter’s New Book / Encounter with Palestine and Israel
It was 1970. Fighting between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization had been escalating, but a Quaker serving at a school for…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship Spring Retreat / March 27 – 29
Carolina Friends School – Durham, NC / This year’s theme is “Learning From the Past and Facing the Present.” Information for the retreat and registration…
Women’s Retreat at Quaker Lake Camp / March 7
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. / Quaker Lake Camp / Worship, relax and share fellowship with Friends at Quaker Lake. Activities include swinging from Alpine…
Songs of Hope & Courage: Celebrating Pete Seeger’s Legacy / March 7
7:00 p.m. / Worship Room / Please join us for a concert (including a sing-along portion) by Annie Patterson and Mary Witt. Annie is the co-creator…
The Spirit of Harriet Tubman Performance / March 8
3:00 p.m. / Worship Room / Please join us for a one-woman performance by Diane Faison, inspired by the life and liberating work of Harriet…
An Evening of Music with Joel Landau / February 21
7:30 – 9:15/9:30 p.m. / Worship Room / Joel Landau will play guitar and sing popular songs starting around 1900, then progressing decade by decade…
Belize Friends School / Dinner Fundraiser at Deep River Friends Meeting / February 22
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Deep River Friends Meeting, 5300 W Wendover Ave, High Point, NC 27265, will be hosting a fundraiser to raise…
Persimmon Grove Vigil / February 28
Our neighbors at Persimmon Grove AME, 408 Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, recently had their church vandalized with racist graffiti. They are organizing a…
2020 Campaign Volunteer Opportunities
North Carolina will be a highly competitive state in the 2020 elections. If you are moved to volunteer for any campaign (whether for a Democratic,…
T-Shirts Needed / Up-Cycle (Size Large) T-Shirts into Food Pantry Tote Bags
T-Shirts Needed; are your t-shirt drawers difficult to shut? Do you have ones you never use? Consider giving them a new life as a tote…
Celebrate Black History Month / March 1
Celebrate Black History Month with “The Life and Times of Fannie Lou Hamer,” the amazing woman on the front lines in the fight for voting…
Women’s Retreat at Quaker Lake / March 7
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m./ This retreat for worship, relaxation and fellowship will include these activities: swinging from Alpine Tower, hiking, ceramics, sewing, line dancing,…
Living into Wholeness eRetreat / March 15 – April 10
Offered on-line from March 15 – April 10, 2020 Many of us know that the Beloved Community is not yet realized, largely because the trauma…
Special Called Meeting / March 22
1:00 p.m. / Worship Room / Mark your calendar; New Garden will have a called meeting following a carry-in meal on Sunday, March 22. The…
Lunch & Learn / February 16
At 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, the Peace and Social Concerns Committee will present the film “Pray the Devil Back to Hell”. This documentary…
Changing Systems, Changing Ourselves / February 25
8:00 pm – 9:30 p.m. / Online / Are You Interested in Exploring Anti-racism and Confronting Racist Systems? American Friends Service Committee is offering a…
Bolivia Quaker Education Fund Two Week Tour / July 9 – 22
Bolivia Quaker Education Fund is sponsoring a two-week tour of Bolivia and its rich culture and astounding natural beauty, July 9-22, 2020. This year there…
Adult Forum / Living Buddha, Living Christ Book Study / Starting February 23
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. / Parlor / On February 23, March 1, and March 8, there will be a book study of “Living Buddha, Living…
Seekers Classes Beginning February 2020
Seekers classes will run for four Sundays from February 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 3-5 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for newcomers and…
Are You Interested in Exploring Anti-racism and Confronting Racist Systems?
American Friends Service Committee is offering a five-session monthly online course, “Changing Systems, Changing Ourselves” starting January 28 and ending March 24, with interactive sessions…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship Representative Body Meeting / January 26
Winston- Salem Friends Meeting, 3151 Reynolda Rd., Winston Salem, NC / Piedmont Friends Fellowship is having a Representative Body meeting at Salem Creek Friends Meeting…
Labyrinth Walk at First Friends / January 26 & 27
First Friends Meeting, Fellowship Hall, 2100 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro / All are welcome to the Labyrinth Walk – a time to slow down; a…
Valentine Care Packages for Students / January 26
It’s time to begin preparing Valentine care packages to send to our younger Friends who are studying away from home (and yes, this includes abroad!).…
Navigating Technology / Generation 2 Generation / January 25
Fellowship Hall / 2-4 p.m. Does your smart phone make you feel… well, not so smart? Do you need help with your tablets, laptops, email,…
Creating a Culture of Peace – Advanced AVP Workshop / Jan. 24 – 26
Sponsored by the North Carolina Alternatives to Violence Project in partnership with the NC Peace Resource Center for anyone who has completed the Basic AVP…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade / January 20
New Gardeners are invited again to watch or walk in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. parade, a one-mile route, from Benbow Professional Plaza (on…
Temple Emanuel’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Shabbat Service / January 17
7:30 p.m. / Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro, NC / Please join us for this moving service, featuring inspirational music that will ensure a…
Brotherhood Forum / January 19
9:45-10:45 a.m/ Parlor / David Fraccaro will lead Brotherhood Forum this Sunday. David is the Executive Director of FaithAction International House and is a graduate…
Adult Forum / “Resisting Empire: The Book of Revelation as Resistance” with Wes Daniels / January 5
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. / Parlor / “Resisting Empire: The Book of Revelation as Resistance” is about the book of Revelation in the New…
Building Bipartisan Support in Washington for a Livable Climate / January 12
On January 12, at West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 W Market St, Greensboro Environmental Stewardship Greensboro kicks off the new year from 3:00…
Friends United Meeting “Living Letters” Service Learning Trip to Palestine and Israel / Summer 2020
Jane and Max Carter will lead the 2020 summer Friends United Meeting “Living Letters” trip to Palestine and Israel, with special programming related to Max’s…
Carry-In Meal / January 5
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall. The Monthly Meal will be followed by Monthly Meeting for Business
Christmas Eve Worship Service / Dec. 24
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. / Worship Room / Music will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the program will start at 7 p .m. Apple…
Donations for Family Service of the Piedmont / thru Dec. 31
Friendship Community Partnership is collecting items for Family Service of the Piedmont through December 31. A collection box is in the Connector. This year they…
Ways to Give During the Christmas Season
Every year Margaret takes a group of New Gardeners to a local Wal-mart and we anonymously pay off several families’ Christmas gift layaways. If you…
Christmas Eve Goodies Needed
Calling all bakers and sweet-tooth supporters! Please plan to share in our beloved New Garden Christmas Eve tradition by dropping off cookies and treats in…
Winter Solstice Service / Dec. 21
In the woods behind New Garden Friends Meeting / 5:30 p.m. Drumming will begin at 5:30 and the service will start at 6 p.m.
Non-Profit Honor Cards For Sale / Dec. 22
Once again, NGFM will have the opportunity to express generosity through the purchase of Honor Cards benefiting non-profits. If anyone is connected to a non-profit…
Caroling at Friends Home Guilford / Dec. 22
The carolers will meet at New Garden Meeting at 4:45 p.m, walk over to Friends Home Guilford and begin caroling at 5 p.m. They will…
“Speaking Through Quilts” with Valerie Paterson / Dec. 22
While we most commonly think of the love that quilts create, they are also an avenue of expression. This can range from frustration and anger…
Christmas Eve Worship Service / Dec. 24
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. / Worship Room / Music will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the program will start at 7 p .m. Apple…
Cookie Bake / Dec. 11
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. / The Parsons Circle is hosting the annual Cookie Bake in the kitchen and fellowship hall – bring your prepared…
Simple Christmas / Dec. 14
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. / Fellowship Hall / Join us for a laid-back time of food, fellowship, and fun crafts and activities! Please contact…
Parents’ Day Out / Dec. 7
10 a.m. to 2 p.m / Childcare Room / Volunteers from the Religious Education committee will host children in the childcare room downstairs where they…
Calling All Crafters / Dec. 9
7:00 p.m. / Parlor / Are you interested in doing small projects with other crafters at New Garden? A small group has met a couple…
Opportunity to Support Quaker House / Dec. 3
On December 3, Quaker House will be participating in the Giving Tuesday Donation Campaign again this year. One avenue for giving to this campaign is…
Invitation to Alumni Young Friends / Nov. 27
Alumni Young Friends are invited to join Young Friends from 6 – 8:30 p.m. for a great chance to revisit wonderful memories with old Friends!…
Inter-Generational Forum / Dec. 8
9:30 – 10: 30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall / Join us for a very special Inter-generational forum on Sunday, December 8th. We’ll sing carols, do…
Adult Forum with Wanda Foil, “The Life of Corrie Ten Boom” / Dec. 1
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. / Parlor / Join us for a special Adult Forum/performance by Wanda Osborne Foil. Wanda is a communication consultant, motivational…
Guest Speaker, Brent Walsh to lead Adult Forum & Meeting for Worship / Nov. 24
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. / Parlor / Adult Forum / 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Worship Room / New Garden Friends Meeting welcomes…
NCFF and PFYM to meet at NGFM / Nov. 9
On Saturday, November 9 the two yearly meetings to which we belong will share fellowship and worship. We start at 9 a.m. with a joint…
Homecoming Worship Service & Young Friends Taco Bar / Nov. 3
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / We will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, November 3. This is a great opportunity to invite people who grew up…
Graveyard Tour / October 31
8:00 p.m. / New Garden Cemetery / New Garden’s annual Hallowe’en lantern tour of the graveyard will be led by Max Carter. For information: (mcarter@guilford.edu).
Transformative Responses to Conflict and Violence: Islamic Perspectives / Nov. 4
5:30 p.m. Reception / 6:00 p.m. Presentation / Guilford College, Founders Hall, West Gallery / Join the Greensboro International Storytelling Festival: Stories for Peace and…
Author Fergus Bordewich to speak / Nov. 2
1 p.m. / Dana Auditorium, Guilford College / The lecture will be on “Still Bound for Canaan. The Underground Railroad, its History, and its Meaning…
Flea Market / Half-Price Sale / October 26
8 a.m. – noon / Score an additional 50% off our already ridiculously low priced yard sale items.
Quaker Lake Pumpkin Festival / October 19
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. / Admission: $3 per car. The Pumpkin Festival offers many fun activities for all ages including hayrides, pumpkin painting, tower…
Friendship Community Partnership Underground Railroad Tour / October 19
Friendship Community Partnership is sponsoring an Underground Railroad Tour in the Guilford College Woods. Meet in the New Garden Friends Meeting parking lot at 9:30…
Flea Market / October 19 & 26
Sale dates are October 19, 8 a.m. -1 p.m., and October 26, 8 a.m. – noon. If you would like to volunteer please contact Erin…
Greensboro International Storytelling Festival: Stories for Peace and Justice / November 4
5:30 p.m. / Guilford College Founders Hall, West Gallery / Join the Greensboro International Storytelling Festival: Stories for Peace and Justice for a reception and…
Still Bound for Canaan / The Underground Railroad, its History, and its Meaning for the Twenty-First Century / November 2
1 p.m. / Dana Auditorium, Guilford College / Author Fergus Bordewich will present “Still Bound for Canaan. The Underground Railroad, its History, and its Meaning for…
Alternatives to Violence Project Basic Training / October 25 – 27
Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) BASIC training (no prerequisites) will be held at Jamestown Friends Meeting. The cost is $25.00 and includes lunch and snacks.…
Volunteer Actors Needed for the Hallowe’en Graveyard Tour / Deadline October 11
Max Carter is expecting 75-100 people for the 8:00 p.m. lantern tour of the New Garden graveyard on Hallowe’en night, and would like to treat…
Vestal Coffin Commemoration Day / Events All Day – October 10
As part of the ongoing observance of the bicentennial of the UGRR in Guilford County, a day of commemoration for Vestal Coffin, the First “Conductor”…
Volunteers Needed for Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Drive / October 18
It is time to sign up to participate in the next semi-annual Greensboro Urban Ministries’ food drive. Again, NGFM is assigned to the Harris Teeter…
Proposals for Funds Deadline / October 5
New Garden’s Peace and Social Concerns Committee provides small grants to organizations for projects that address priority issues through the Meeting’s Broader Concerns budget. Priorities…
Signup deadline for Friendly 8 Groups / September 27
“Friendly 8” are groups of Friends from New Garden Friends Meeting who meet monthly for food and fellowship. They offer an opportunity to get to…
Moral Monday March and Mass Meeting / September 30
5 – 8 p.m. / We will gather at 5 p.m. New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 408 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and march (bring…
North Carolina Quaker Men’s Gathering / September 30
6:00 p.m. / Concord Friends Meeting / North Carolina Quaker Men will hear former NFL lineman now of First Fruits Farm speak. Jason Brown, formerly…
Climate Action Strike / September 20
12 – 2 p.m. / Center City Park, Greensboro, NC / On Friday, September 20 people everywhere will walk out of their schools and workplaces…
Quaker House Celebration / September 21
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. / Holiday Inn, I-95 South, Fayetteville, N.C. / Quaker House is celebrating 50 years as a place of peace in…
Family Camp at Quaker Lake / September 6-8th
Join us at Quaker Lake Camp, 1503 NC-62, Climax, NC, beginning Friday, September 6th at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, September 8th at 11:30 a.m. for…
Sign up for Friendly 8 Groups
“Friendly 8” are groups of Friends from New Garden Friends Meeting who meet monthly for food and fellowship. They offer an opportunity to get to…
Shephard’s Center News
Adventures in Learning will begin its fall classes October 3 and continue each Thursday for six weeks from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at First…
Who Benefits from the War on Immigrants? Follow the Money / September 5
6 -7:30 p.m. / College Park Baptist Church, 1601 Walker Avenue, (corner of Walker and Aycock – now Josephine Boyd), Greensboro, NC. / Learn about companies…
Joint Meeting of Piedmont Friends Fellowship and Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting / August 24
Piedmont Friends Fellowship and Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting invite you to attend a joint meeting at New Garden Friends Meeting. Gather at 09:30 over coffee…
August 2019 Events / Friendship Community Partnership
Friendship Community Partnership is planning the following events- please mark your calendar and plan to attend. Sunday, August 18, 3 p.m. The annual FCP picnic…
We’re Having a Workday / Volunteers Needed August 17
Please join us for a workday on Saturday, August 17 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. We need a lot of muscles and a hand-truck.…
Diversity Task Force Gathering with Rev. Nelson Johnson & Joyce Johnson / Aug 11
New Garden Friends Meeting / We are excited to announce our first open forum called the Gathering on August 11, 2019 at 4 p.m. Our…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends / August 9-11
Please register now for the North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Annual Gathering at Quaker Lake on August 9-11. It’s free! (donations appreciated) and there will…
Annual Friendship Community Partnership Picnic / Aug 18
The annual Friendship Community Partnership picnic will be held at New Garden Friends Meeting on Sunday, August 18, starting at 3 p.m. Burgers and hot…
“Solar Power Now!” Has Started a Go Fund Me Campaign
New Garden Friends Meeting Social Concerns Committee reviewed a revised resolution calling for City Council to set a goal of 100% clean renewable energy by…
AVP Advanced Workshop / Creating a Culture of Peace / July 26-28
Jamestown Friends Meeting, 509 Guilford Road, Jamestown, NC 27282 / Creating a Culture of Peace (an AVP Advanced Workshop) is sponsored by the North Carolina…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Annual Session / August 9 – 11
Please register now for the North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Annual Gathering at Quaker Lake on August 9-11. Contact: Kate Hood Seel (kateseel3@gmail.com). It’s free!…
Fall Flea Market / October 19 and 26
Norvell Hall will be set up to receive donations for the Fall Flea Market beginning Monday, July 15.
Songs of Faith, Songs of Freedom / Dr Kim Harris in Concert July 14
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting / Dr. Kim R. Harris is a recording artist, teacher, composer and storyteller, traveling the…
Fun 4th Festival Peace Booth / A great time was had by all…
Many thanks to the folks who volunteered at the New Garden Peace Booth at the Fun Fourth Festival. It was well received and lots of…
“Plain Living; A Quaker Path to Simplicity” / Adult Forum July 14
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. / Fellowship Hall / Chapter 8; “Let us See What Love Can Do” in practicing nonviolence, seeking equality for all,…
Now Hiring / Young Friends Leader
New Garden Friends Meeting is searching for a Young Friends leader. This position is for a leader who will work with both Middle School and…
Fun 4th Festival / Peace Booth
New Garden will be hosting a Peace Booth again this year at the 4th of July celebration on Elm Street in downtown Greensboro and we…
Life Story / Legacy Workshops in Hot Springs, NC / June 21-23 & July 12-14
Is it time you wrote your life stories, or your life legacy letter? A few years ago when I led a Forum on aging, there…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Yearly Meeting / August 9 – 11
The NCFF Yearly Meeting “New Beginnings” will take place August 9 – 11 at Quaker Lake Camp (1503 NC Highway 62, in Climax, NC). The…
News From the Diversity Task Force
The Diversity Task Force is bringing you a review this week by Kate Seel. We hope you enjoy reading this. Also, we have an exciting…
2019 Gathering “Peace in Our Hearts, Justice in the World” / June 30 – July 6
Pre-Gathering Events The 2019 Gathering “Peace in Our Hearts, Justice in the World” in Grinnell, Iowa is planned for June 30 – July 6, but…
We Have a New Refugee Family
This time we will be working with Starmount Presbyterian! We have not been assigned a particular family yet, so stay tuned for more details. If…
Diversity Task Force
The Social Concerns Committee has organized the Diversity Task Force for the purpose of gathering information and insight which will expand the horizons of New…
Friday Fun Night / June 21
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / on the lawn / Join us for a very special Fun Night. Friends are invited to bring a covered…
Quakers & the Underground Railroad Summer Program / June 17-21
Please join us , 5- 7:30 p.m. for Summer Program 2019! We’ll enjoy delicious meals, making music, doing crafts, and learning more about the role…
Baby / Child Dedications / June 16
Families with babies or young children are welcome to participate in this beautiful and welcoming tradition. Please email Karin Heller if you would like your…
You are Invited to Participate in Healing Tuesdays
Several New Gardeners join with other people from different faith communities for “Healing Tuesdays,” when we observe 4 minutes of silence followed by time for…
An Evening with David Roth / May 25th
Worship Room / 7:00 p.m. / David’s songs have found their way to Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, several Chicken Soup for the Soul books,…
Graveyard Tour and Book Launch / May 27
Max Carter will lead a (day called) Memorial Day cemetery tour at 10:00 a.m. on Fifth Month, 27. The tour will cover not only the…
Free Firewood
In the New Garden Friends Meeting lawn, down by the playground area, there are three trunk sections of pecan, already cut to firewood length and…
New Garden Has a Defibrillator
The Red Cross will offer a CPR course and provide training in the use of our new defibrillator. The total training will take a little…
Baby/Child Dedication Dates / May 12 & June 16
You can schedule your child’s dedication on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 or Father’s Day, June 16. (You choose which day works best for your…
Quaker Lake Fundraiser / Golf Tournament / May 18
Centre Friends Meeting Quaker Men are sponsoring a golf tournament on May 18 to support Quaker Lake. They need not only golf players but also,…
Share Your Love of Crafts
We are considering having a group (or groups) at New Garden of persons interested in sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, or other crafts. In the past…
Ukestra Performance Celebrates “Dia De Los Ninos” / April 27
Central Library / 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. / Ukestra will be performing at Greensboro Central Library to celebrate “Dia De Los Ninos” (Day of the…
Spring Fun Night / April 27
Norvell Hall, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Mark your calendars for Spring Fun Night. Friends are encouraged to bring a game and join us for food,…
“Plain Living; A Quaker Path to Simplicity” / First Day Forums in May
Fellowship Hall / 9:45 a.m. / Each Sunday in May, forums will focus on a study of “Plain Living: A Quaker Path to Simplicity” by…
“Green Drinks Greensboro” Forum / April 25
Scuppernong Books / 7:00 p.m. / A forum “Green Drinks Greensboro” will be held on April 25, at 7 p.m. at Scuppernong Books in downtown…
Legacy Gifts Presentation / April 25
6:30 p.m. in the living room at Friends Homes West / Come and learn about planned giving! If you are interested in how you can…
Results from Food Drive
1,472 lbs. of food was collected on Friday, April 5 by soggy, but determined New Gardeners! Thanks go to Pat Adelberger, Nancy Walker, Danny Finnegan,…
Help Us Welcome a Refugee Family From Syria
A new family of 4 is coming to our community. They are related to several of the families we previously resettled, so it will be…
Contributions Needed for Local “Community of Friends” Historic Panel
New Garden Friends Meeting is sponsoring one of the outside panels, or rounding boards, on a carousel that Greensboro Rotary is installing at the Country…
AmeriCorps is Recruiting Full & Part-Time Members
Americorps is recruiting 4 full-time and 23 part-time AmeriCorps members for agencies in the community which serve individuals currently experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk…
Adult Forum with George Lakey / March 17th
Parlor / 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. / “How we can use the Quaker legacy of direct action campaigning to meet today’s turbulent America.”…
Peace & Love Ukestra Performing at Friends Homes / March 28
2:00 p.m. at Friends Homes Independent Living & 3:30 p.m. at Friends Homes Memory Care. Contact C. Holcombe for information on how to join the band…
Revisions to Friends Committee on National Legislation Policy
Friends have the opportunity to participate in a revision of “The World We Seek: Statement of Legislative Policy.” This lengthy policy statement under-girds the lobbying…
Social Concerns Seeking Proposals for Grants / March 9
Social Concerns Committee provides small grants to organizations for projects that address priority issues through the Meeting’s Broader Concerns budget. Priorities for 2019 include: • Peace…
Friendly Folk Dancers Potluck Dinner and Dance / March 5th
Fellowship Hall / Covered Dish Dinner 5:30 p.m. / Dance Program from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m . The Friendly Folk Dancers is an international folk dance performance…
Update on the Pictorial Directory
Thanks to all of you who have come to have your picture made for the new directory. Thanks, also, to those of you who have…
Upcoming Performances of the Peace & Love Ukestra
2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5th at Glenn McNairy Library / 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28th at Friends Homes Independent Living / 3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28th…
Friendship Community Partnership Meeting / Feb. 18
Fellowship Hall / 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / We will have all five pastors from the FCP churches present, to help us discuss the…
Wildlife Ecology Lecture at Hege Library / February 19
7:00 p.m. / Carnegie Room, Hege Library, Guilford College, 5800 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410. J. Drew Lanham, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Wildlife Ecology…
Winter Fun Night / February 23
Norvell Hall, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Norvell Hall / 5-7:30 p.m. / Bring your favorite game or puzzle and a covered dish to share. We’ll…
So What Exactly is Ministry and Counsel?
As Caring Friends Coordinator, I regularly attend Ministry and Counsel Meetings. I must confess that I only had a vague idea of this Committee’s responsibilities…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship and Yearly Meeting Spring Retreat / April 19-21
Piedmont Friends Fellowship and Yearly Meeting Spring Retreat will be held at the Carolina Friends School, Durham, N.C. The theme will be “Work on Peace and…
Six-Week Course on Quaker Classics / January 6 – February 10
Sundays from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. There is no “Quaker canon” (It would be tough for a pacifist group to have one!), but there…
Update from Grounds Committee / February 4th – 6th
It’s finally dry enough for tree work on our grounds, February 4-6. There will be Hickory and Oak available cut in firewood lengths. Stamey’s BBQ…
Pictorial Directory Update
Members and attenders should expect to receive a telephone call from CP Photo and Video. They will be reminding you of your date and time…
Racial Diversity Task Force Starting Early February
Following approval by Monthly Meeting, a task force is being created to study racial diversity at New Garden Friends Meeting and eventually make recommendations on…
Underground Railroad Lecture / Saturday, February 9th
1:30 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting. 2019 is the 200th anniversary of the first known activity in North Carolina on what came to be…
“Alternatives to Violence” Workshop – February 9 and 10
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Guilford College – King Hall, 026 (ground floor). The “Alternatives to Violence” Workshop will be held on Saturday and…
Friendship Community Partnership Annual Collaborative Service / February 10th
3:00 pm / Raleigh’s Crossroads United Methodist Church, 715 Guilford College Road, Greensboro, NC 27419. You are invited to the Annual Collaborative Service of the…
Seeker’s Classes Starting February 17th
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting. This year’s Seekers Classes are set to start February 17th and will run for four Sundays…
Social Concerns Report on the December “Wailing Wall Query on Peace”
Responses to December Wailing Wall Query on Peace, “How do you work actively to prevent war and other conflicts?” 1. Befriend someone with a different…
Memorial Service Honoring Ed Roach / Saturday, February 2nd
4:00 p.m. / Shady Hill Baptist Church, 1500 Old Durham Road, Roxboro. There will be a memorial service honoring the only documented victim of lynching in Roxboro.…
Friendship Community Partnership Annual Collaborative Service / February 10th
3:00 pm / Raleigh’s Crossroads United Methodist Church, 715 Guilford College Road, Greensboro, NC 27419. You are invited to the Annual Collaborative Service of the…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship Representative Body Meeting / January 27
Sunday, January 27 is the next Piedmont Friends Fellowship Representative Body. The event consists of worship, lunch with the host meeting Salem Creek Friends Meeting,…
News From Friends Committee on National Legislation
Some good things happened in the 115th Congress (which adjourned in December). Several pieces of legislation that Friends Committee on National Legislation staff and Friends/…
Underground Railroad Lecture / Saturday, February 9th
1:30 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting. 2019 is the 200th anniversary of the first known activity in North Carolina on what came to be…
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. / Monday, January 21st
New Gardeners are encouraged to go downtown together to view or march in the Martin Luther King Parade at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 21.…
Lunch & Learn / January 20
12:15 – 2:00 p.m. / Brotherhood Room / Families and all are invited to bring your lunch to Brotherhood room to watch four short animated…
New Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions / Feb. 6th thru 9th
Oh no!!! I haven’t signed up for the New Garden Pictorial Directory!!! What do I do??? The first two days (February 6 and 9) are…
Report from Alternative and Simple Christmas Events
The recent holidays were such wonderful days for getting into the spirit of giving, generosity,and joy. Throughout the sale of the Honor Cards, New Garden…
Report from Wal-mart Layaway Project
I am filled with gratitude for the generosity of New Garden Friends Meeting. For the 4th year, I have gone to Walmart to anonymously pay…
New Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions / February 6th and 9th
A New Pictorial Directory is Coming Soon! Who can forget the time a few years back when a young man was making an announcement and…
Guest Speaker, Joyce Ajlouny of American Friends Service Committee / January 12
Please join American Friends Service Committee General Secretary, Joyce Ajlouny on Saturday, January 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting. Learn about the…
Winter Solstice Celebration / December 21
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. / In the Woods Behind New Garden Friends Meeting
The Spirit of Giving / Christmas Eve Candlelight Service / December 24
Music at 6:30 p.m. / Worship Service at 7:00 p.m. Please join us in the spirit of giving; fill a box with non-perishable food items…
A New Pictorial Directory in the Works
It’s been a long time – the last directory was 2011, so we really need a new one. Gertrude Beal and Carol Cothern have graciously…
Cookie Bake & Share / Rescheduled for December 12
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Friendship Hall / Due to the snow and ice, New Garden Friends Meeting annual cookie bake and exchange has…
Snow and Winter Weather Cancellations / December 9
Due to snow and winter weather advisories, 9:00 a.m. Unprogrammed Worship has been cancelled. 11:00 a.m. Meeting for Worship will be unprogrammed, All other activities…
Simple Christmas / December 8
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall. Share in the longstanding New Garden Friends Meeting tradition of crafting hand-made holiday gifts. As always, both…
Ukulele News / December 8
The main focus of the Peace & Love Ukestra, led by C.H. Holcombe, is to visit nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and memory care units…
Christmas Honor Cards for Sale Thru December 16
The sale of the Christmas Honor Cards in support of local non-profits will take place each First Day, through Sunday December 16 (the day of…
Alternative Christmas Rescheduled / December 16
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Friendship Hall. We invite refugees and non-profits to display their valuable work and offer us ways to give to…
Caroling at Friends Home / December 23
4:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Meet at Fellowship Hall at 4:45 p.m. / Walk to Friends Home to share holiday melodies with Friends. After caroling,…
Save the Date; Quaker House Project / September 21
Quaker House wants you to save this date: Saturday, September 21, 2019. We are working on exciting projects that will capture and share our unique…
FCNL Annual Public Policy Institute and Annual Meeting / Nov 28 – Dec 2
Friends Committee on National Legislation will be holding its Annual Public Policy Institute and Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., November 28 to December 2. It…
Group Tickets for A&T Performance of “Dot” / December 1
The Friendship Community Partnership is organizing a group to attend the comedy Dot which is about a family whose mother has Alzheimer’s. The play will be…
Update from the NGFM Grounds Committee
We have currently received one bid on extensive tree work but we are hopeful that the past (preferred) tree person we used will soon place…
Harvest Festival / November 10
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. / Join members of five churches in the Friendship Community Partnership at New Garden for a great time! We’ll have lunch,…
Explore Effects of Gentrification / November 14
9:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. / Embassy Suites, 460N. Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC / Explore the effects of gentrification across the Triad through a fair…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends / November 10
The next North Carolina Fellowship of Friends meeting will be held at Springfield Friends Meeting, 555 East Springfield Road, High Point, NC 27263. Schedule:10:00 a.m. –…
Halloween Graveyard Tour / October 31
8:00 p.m. / New Garden Friends Meeting Graveyard. New Garden Friends Meeting’s annual Hallowe’en lantern tour of its historic graveyard is led by retired professor…
Need Firewood?
A good amount of firewood will soon be available from trees that have fallen or are being taken down on the Meeting property. Contact: Linda…
NC A&T Theatre Arts Program Presents “Ruined”
The NC A&T State Theatre Arts Program 2018-2019 Season begins with “Ruined” October 18-21 and 25-28, 2018 Thursday – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. / Sundays…
Actors needed for October 31 / Opportunities to serve!
If Starbucks is offering pumpkin spice flavorings, it’s time to start thinking about the (day called) Hallowe’en graveyard tour! Last year more than a dozen…
Exploring the Healthcare Crisis with the League of Women Voters / Oct. 21
Parlor / 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. The League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad will give a presentation outlining our current state of healthcare, followed by…
Meeting’s Wooden Bridge Needs a New Home
Years ago, a bridge was installed across the drainage ditch that cuts across the yard between the Meeting House and the intersection of College Road…
What Puts the “E” in “SPICES?” / October 21
Brotherhood Room / 12:15 – 2:30 p.m. The Lunch-and-Learn program will feature Life in the Sacrifice Zone, a documentary on health problems related to Duke…
Quaker Lake Family Camp / October 5 – 7
Family Camp is this weekend! We are scheduled to arrive at 5 p.m. on Friday and enjoy a “pitch-in” meal together. The rest of the…
Seeker’s Supper / October 18
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Learn more about Quakerism and get to know other New Gardeners! Come and enjoy dinner with Friends, learn some basics about…
Social Concerns Committee Seeks Proposals / Apply before October 7th
New Garden Friends Meeting Social Concerns Committee provides small grants to organizations for projects addressing priority issues through our Broader Concerns budget. Priorities for 2018,…
Volunteers Needed for the Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Drive / Oct. 6
Want to Do Something about Hunger in Greensboro? Volunteers are needed for a food drive on October 6. You can help end hunger in a…
Racial Equity Workshop / September 24-25 and October 8-9
There are several upcoming opportunities to attend a two-day Racial Equity Workshop in Greensboro on September 24-25, 2018, and October 8-9, 2018. Workshops are designed to build…
Family Camp / October 5 – 7
The Religious Education Committee is thrilled to invite you to join us for Family Camp 2018! Family Camp is such a fun and special NGFM…
Hurricane Florence Updates
The New Garden Office will be closed on Friday, September 14, 2018. Saturday, September 15 – Joyce Ajlouny, General Secretary for American Friends Service Committee…
What Puts the “E” in “Spices?” / Sept. 16
Brotherhood Room / 12:15 – 2:30 p.m. This coming Sunday, the Lunch&Learn series will continue with a film directed by James Redford, “Happening-a Clean Energy…
Now Accepting Flea Market Donations
The Flea Market needs your help! It’s time to clean out your closets & attics and bring clean, gently used items to Norvell Hall. Volunteers…
Book Discussion; Waking Up White / Sept. 17
7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church / “When it comes to race, I’m colorblind. I try to be kind to everyone. Isn’t that enough?” Debby Irving.…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship Annual Retreat / September 7 – 9
Piedmont Friends Fellowship will hold their annual Fall Retreat the weekend of September 7-9 at Seven Springs Lodge and Retreat, 118 Alder Ln, Mocksville, NC…
FCNL and Annual Meeting & Quaker Public Policy Institute / Nov. 28 – Dec. 2
Join Friends Committee on National Legislation and Annual Meeting & Quaker Public Policy Institute in Washington, DC this November 28 – December 2. Learn. Lobby.…
Meeting For Worship Guest Speakers / August 19th
We are so excited to welcome Juana Tobar Ortega, who is in sanctuary at St. Barnabas Church, and Lori Fernald Khamala from American Friends Service…
What Puts the “E” in “SPICES?” / August 19
Brotherhood Room / 12:15 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch & Learn will feature ‘Santuario’, a documentary film telling the story of Juana Tobar Ortega, an asylum…
Volunteer Your Potluck Super Powers for the Guilford College Student Progressive Dinner / August 24
6:00 p.m. / Friendship Hall It’s that time of year again, when New Gardeners show their potluck super powers to feed the young adult Friends…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship & Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting / August 25
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / Piedmont Friends Fellowship (PFF) and Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting (PFYM) will have a joint meeting at New Garden Friends…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends / August 18
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends (https://ncfriends.org/) will be holding its Annual Gathering at Quaker Lake Camp on August 18. All members and attenders at New…
Summer Picnic & Fun Night / August 11
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. / Friends are invited to bring a covered dish, your favorite outdoor game, a blanket or lawn chairs, and join us on…
Ukestra Performance at Smith Senior Center / July 31
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Hopefully, Ukestra will be joined by some new students over 55 from Smith Center, who will have just completed Catherine Holcombe’s…
Annual Cookout & Talent Show / July 29
Friendship Community Partnership invites you to the annual cookout and talent show at Collins Grove United Methodist Church, Sunday, July 29 at 2 p.m.
Peacemakers at the Fun Fourth Festival / July 4th
New Garden Friends Meeting volunteers spread the testimony of peace at the Fun Fourth Festival, downtown Greensboro.
FCNL Guest Speaker at New Garden / July 13
7 p.m. at New Garden Friends Meeting. Diane Randall, Executive Secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation, will speak on “Gracious Calling, Ordered Lives:…
Peacemakers Unite / July 4
New Garden Friends Meeting has secured a booth at the Fun Fourth Festival, downtown Greensboro, on July 4. We would like to have you join…
Summer Program / June 18 – 22
Margaret Fell, a 17th-century follower of George Fox who eventually became his spouse, made a guest appearance Monday evening at New Garden. Coincidentally, Summer Program’s…
Summer Program / June 18 – 22
Summer Program is underway with a joyful sound. Marc Alley, a.k.a. “The Music Man,” leads young Friends in song during the religious education Summer Program at…
Summer Program / June 18 – 22
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. / Friendship Hall Join us for fun in the sun this summer at New Garden Friends Meeting! We’ll enjoy delicious…
Child / Baby Dedication / June 17
Children and babies may be dedicated during worship on any Sunday of the year, but many families choose to dedicate children on the days observed…
Lunch & Learn: What Puts The ‘E’ in ‘Spices’? / June 17
Brotherhood Room / 12:15 – 2:30 p.m. The Social Concerns committee invites adults to bring a bag lunch and join us monthly – every third…
Pot Luck Dinner & Poor People’s Campaign Forum / May 25
6:00 p.m. Friendship Friends Meeting, 1103 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410. A pot luck dinner will be followed by a presentation and discussion with…
Tour the Cemetery with Max / May 28
Max Carter will lead a tour of New Garden Cemetery at 10 a.m. on May 28 (Memorial Day). Max knows the life stories of many…
Creating A Conversation About the 2nd Amendment / May 27
Parlor Forum / 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Is it possible to move from the Second Amendment being used as a “trump card” that shuts…
Registration for Friends General Conference / July 1-7
The Friends General Conference (FGC) gathering will be in Toledo, Ohio, July 1-7, 2018. Registration opened April 2. Register online at www.FGCgathering.org. Questions? Go…
Friendship Community Partnership Meeting / May 21
6 p.m. / Collins Grove United Methodist Church, 210 Collins Grove Church Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410. We’ll be planning our annual summer cookout, Harvest Festival, and…
Blood Drive / May 22
We are hosting a blood drive with the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas at New Garden Friends Meeting on May 22 from 3:30-6:30 pm. …
Child / Baby Dedication / May 13
Children and babies may be dedicated during worship on any Sunday of the year, but many families choose to dedicate children on the days observed…
Anna Sykes solo with Orchestra / May 13
NGFM’s very own, Anna Sykes, will be soloing with the Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra on Sunday, May 13 at 4 p.m. in Dana Auditorium on…
“Backpack Full of Cash” Free Public Screening / May 17
6 p.m. in the Huggins Performance Center of the Odell Building, UNCG College campus. You and your friends are invited to a free screening and discussion…
Doing Our Work 3: White People in Solidarity Against Racism / May 9
7 – 8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2105 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC. You are invited to a monthly series of workshops using…
Ukelele News / April 26
The Peace and Love Ukestra will be playing in the memory care unit of Brighton Gardens of Greensboro on Thursday, April 26 at 3 p.m.
Now Hiring / Young Friends Coordinator & Leaders
The Young Friends Committee is in the process of hiring a Young Friends Coordinator and Young Friends Leaders for the fall of 2018. Those interested…
Spring Fun Night / May 12
Norvell Hall, 5 – 8 p.m. Mark your calendars for Spring Fun Night. Friends are encouraged to bring a game and join us for food,…
Doing Our Work 3: The Future of Race in America / April 17
7 – 8:30 p.m. at New Garden Friends Meeting. Addressing Racial Inequity Head-On Towards Organizing for Justice; You are invited to a monthly series of…
Make Your Voice Heard / Before April 19
Quaker House wants you to make your voice heard before April 19, 2018. The United States government wants the opinion of the American people about…
Friendship Community Partnership Joint Workshop / April 18
The Friendship Community Partnership includes 5 churches; Collins Grove UMC, New Garden Friends, Persimmon Grove AME, Raleigh’s Cross Roads UMC and St. Barnabas Episcopal. We…
Urban Ministry Food Drive / April 13
Volunteers from New Garden Friends will collect food for the Greensboro Urban Ministry food pantry on Friday, April 13. The location is Harris Teeter on…
Easter Egg Hunt
After 11 a.m. worship on Easter Sunday, preschool and elementary age children are invited to join in for a joyful Easter egg hunt behind the…
Flowers for Easter
On Easter Sunday (April 1) we will gather as a community to celebrate life and resurrection, hope and new possibilities. Many vases will be set…