Update from Meeting on Ministry & Council / January 25, 2022
Current guidelines for gathering at New Garden Friends Meeting All group activities at NGFM are structured to be as inclusive and COVID-safe as possible. Nevertheless,…
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Things you need to know
Upcoming Sunday Forums / January – February 2022
9:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. / Forum meets on Zoom: Check your email for a Zoom link, or contact [email protected] to receive a link. We look forward to…
From the Antiracism Group / January 25, 2022
Dear NCFF Monthly Meetings: The North Carolina Fellowship of Friends (NCFF) Antiracism Working Group is interested in the work being done around race and racism…
Coping With Covid / January 25, 2022
Case positively (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) is still 37.8%, an alarming percentage, and the…
Challenging Racism / Black Quaker Lives Matter Film Festival / February 12 – April 9, 2022
This comes from the Black Quaker Project: We are thrilled to announce the Black Quaker Lives Matter Film Festival, a first-of-its-kind film festival that endeavors…
Scheduling New Garden Friends Zoom Meetings / January 25, 2022
Need to schedule a ZOOM meeting for a New Garden Friends Meeting group or event? Email the NGFM office to set up the meeting and…
Seekers Classes / February 2022
Seekers classes will happen on Zoom on Sundays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 4-6 p.m. These classes are a wonderful opportunity for newcomers…
Refugee Support Update / January 25, 2022
New Garden’s donation collection and distribution area for the Afghan resettlement effort continues to help establish households for our new Afghan friends. Here is our…
Mondays for Marcus Vigil
The vigil continues for the tragic killing of a homeless unarmed mentally ill man named Marcus Smith at the hands of Greensboro police September 8th,…
Challenging Racism / January 20, 2022
On Sunday, Pastor Margaret read an excerpt from Martin Luther King’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” and I felt convicted as a “white moderate,” in whom…
Coping with COVID / January 20, 2022
North Carolina has seen a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks and, increasingly, in the more highly contagious omicron variant. Hospitals and the…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship and Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting News / January 20, 2022
Piedmont Friends Fellowship and Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting have become aware of various challenges maintaining our separate organizational structure, including difficulties finding members able to…
Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation Workshop / January 20, 2022
The zoom workshop will be held January 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation for an evening of learning and…
Upcoming Sunday Forums / January – Feb 2022
January 23: White Voices Against Racism is an organization dedicated to ending systemic racism through education and the truth. White Voices Against Racism uses events…
Upcoming Events of Interest / January 2022
Jan 24- International Day of Education Jan 27- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Update from the Meeting on Ministry & Council / January 19, 2022
Current guidelines for gathering at New Garden Friends Meeting [first published January 4] All group activities at NGFM are structured to be as inclusive and…
Honor Cards for 2021 / January 11, 2022
Thanks to the congregation’s support of this year’s Honor Card project, New Garden was able to collect a record amount of $3,520 for the following…
Committee News / January 11, 2022
How Your Financial Contributions Worked for Justice in 2021 Many New Gardeners are aware of our meeting’s financial support of: American Friends Social Committee Friends…
Coping With Covid / January 11, 2022
Update from the COVID Medical Advisory Group North Carolina has seen a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, including the delta variant and,…
Upcoming MLK Events / January 15-16, 2022
You are invited to participate in two community events for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Commemoration of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr will…
Quaker Relations Meeting Soon / January 20, 2022
The Quaker Relations Committee will be hosting Wess Daniels, director of Friends Center at Guilford College at our meeting, January 20 at 7 p.m. He…
“Finding Freedom: White Women* Taking on Our Own White Supremacy” / January 2022
Below, please find information about a workshop for white women* taking on their white supremacy. This particular session will be led by our own Lizzie…
Refugee Support Update / January 5, 2022
New Garden’s donation collection and distribution area for the Afghan resettlement effort located in Norvell Hall is in full swing. Thanks to all who have…
Upcoming Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation Meeting / January 20, 2022
News from Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation (FCNCL) / Save the date! On January 20, FCNCL will hold an Advocacy Workshop on Zoom from…
Challenging Racism / January 5, 2022
A powerful Statement on Systemic Racism worth sharing from the North Carolina Council of Churches, in which NC Friends hold membership: https://tinyurl.com/ahsk93wf A resolution adopted…
Coping with COVID / January 5, 2022
Update from the COVID Medical Advisory Group North Carolina has seen a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, including the delta variant and,…
Update from the Meeting on Ministry & Council / January 5, 2022
Current guidelines for gathering at New Garden Friends Meeting All group activities at NGFM are structured to be as inclusive and COVID-safe as possible. Nevertheless,…
Donations Needed for Students / January 5, 2022
I am looking for a sewing machine and/or serger and I am collecting the following materials for students at Guilford College. If you have anything…
A Note from the Internet Tech Crew / December 28, 2022
Our lightly-programed Meeting for worship on 12/26 had some technical problems. We had trouble providing consistent audio to both in-person and online worshipers, leading to…
Challenging Racism / December 28, 2021
In the new year Friends will be coming back to the meetinghouse for worship. Perhaps then, after being away for so long, we can see…
Refugee Support Update / January 28, 2021
New Garden’s donation collection and distribution area for the Afghan resettlement effort located in Norvell Hall is in full swing. Thanks to all who have…
Covid Advisory Update / December 28, 2021
The COVID Advisory Group last met 12/6/21, and recommended that protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting continue mostly the same through the Holiday season. Therefore, semi-programmed Meeting for Worship…
Holiday Covid News / December 28, 2021
Infectious disease experts are still reevaluating Holiday advice given the discovery of the highly contagious COVID Omicron variant. This variant has now been isolated in dozens of…
Covid Advisory Update / December 21, 2021
The COVID Advisory Group last met 12/6/21, and recommended that protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting continue mostly the same through the Holiday season. Therefore, semi-programmed Meeting for Worship…
From the Anti-Racism Group / December 20, 2021
We have been meeting every other work as we try to discern how to move New Garden toward an Anti-Racist faith community. Some things have…
Challenging Racism / December 20, 2021
As we approach our celebration of Christmas, and perhaps engage in the time honored tradition of cookie making and decorating, here is something worth knowing…
Plans for Christmas / December 2021
Christmas Eve – Friday, December 24 / We will have an in-person Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 24. The service will…
Holiday Covid News / December 20, 2021
Infectious disease experts are still reevaluating Holiday advice given the discovery of the highly contagious COVID Omicron variant. This variant has now been isolated in dozens of…
Refugee Support Update / December 22, 2021
New Garden’s donation collection and distribution area for the Afghan resettlement effort located in Norvell Hall is in full swing. Thanks to all who have…
Virtual / online Meeting only on December 19
The forecast for First Day, December 19, is rain, so there will be no in-person Meeting for Worship on the lawn at New Garden Friends…
From Clint Corcoran; A Report of the Called Meeting / December 12, 2021
Friends approved the following procedures for Meeting for Worship at the Called Meeting on December 12: We will resume live indoor services after Christmas with…
Covid Advisory / December 15, 2021
The COVID Advisory Group last met December 6, and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting will continue mostly the same through the Holiday season. Specifically,…
Honor Cards / December 15, 2021
Honor cards are still being offered for sale at $5.00 each. They will be available for purchase at the rise of meeting on any first…
Challenging Racism / December 15, 2021
African American “T.J. Marshall is credited with improving the design of the fire extinguisher, with a patent issued on March 26, 1872. He invented a…
Plans for Celebrating Christmas 2021
Solstice Celebration – Tuesday, December 21 / Drumming at 5:45 p.m., readings at 6 p.m. We will gather by the fire circle outside the meeting…
Holiday Covid News / December 15, 2021
Infectious disease experts are now in the process of reevaluating Holiday advice given the discovery of a new, apparently highly contagious COVID variant , now being…
Re-home your old tablet at NGFM / December 14, 2021
Do you have a surplus iPad or similar tablet capable of running Zoom? New Garden’s Tech Crew needs a tablet for use during Meeting for…
What is Important to You? / December 14, 2021
The Peace & Social Concerns Committee is extending the deadline for submitting one-page-proposals on how the committee should spend grant money in the “Broader Concerns”…
Covid Advisory / December 10, 2021
The COVID Advisory Group last met 12/6/21, and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting will continue mostly the same through the Holiday season. Specifically, we…
Called Meeting for Worship / December 12, 2021
There will be a called meeting for worship with attention to business on Sunday, December 12 at 1 p.m, to hold worshipful discussion and discernment…
Challenging Racism / December 10, 2021
To learn more about African American singer Paul Robeson, who was highly accomplished in addition to his magnificent baritone voice, see https://tinyurl.com/ywvy2w2h and scroll down…
News from the Anti-Racism Group / December 10, 2021
We have been meeting every other week as we try to discern how to move New Garden toward an Anti-Racist faith community. Some things have…
News from Religious Education / December 10, 2021
Adult Forum Friends who borrowed a book for the “One City, One Book” discussion on November 21 are reminded to return books to the bag…
Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / December 12, 2021
Greetings, Friends. Due to the weather conditions predicted for this coming First Day (12/12/2021), our 11:00 AM semi-programmed Meeting for Worship will only be held…
Honor Cards at New Garden Friends Meeting / December 2021
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…
Challenging Racism / November 30, 2021
A personal survey for Quakers offered by CH Holcombe: Anti-racism Survey Question for Quakers. What are you doing in your daily life that addresses/shows awareness…
Meeting for Worship Option / Starting December 5, 2021
As the weather grows colder the Meeting is working on coming up with creative ways for Friends to be together safely indoors. While we work…
Religious Education News / November 30, 2021
Adult Forum / Sunday, First Day / 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Zoom only. Join us as we continue our oral readings and discussion from the book,…
Covid Advisory Update / November 30, 2021
The COVID Advisory Group last met 11/8/21, and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting will continue mostly the same through the Holiday season. Specifically, we…
Caring Friends Needs You / November 30, 2021
Do you knit? Do you crochet? Caring Friends Needs You! Caring Friends is looking for folks willing to make afghans. We have been blessed with…
Covid Advisory Update / November 21, 2021
The COVID Advisory Group last met 11/8/21, and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting will continue mostly the same through the Holiday season. Specifically, we…
Challenging Racism / November 23, 2021
Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative spoke virtually to an A&T University audience on Wednesday, November 17. He noted the…
Religious Education News / November 23, 2021
Simple Christmas is back and in person! / This year, Simple Christmas has been scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 12:30-4 p.m. Because activities will take…
Thanksgiving Covid News / November 23, 2021
Infectious disease experts are now saying that fully vaccinated people can gather for the holidays with minimal risk. Testing in advance adds assurance that someone…
Plans for Celebrating Christmas / 2021
Christmas is right around the corner and plans are underway for how New Garden Friends Meeting can safely celebrate Christmas together as a community. Thanks…
Covid Advisory / November 16, 2021
Infectious disease experts are now saying that fully vaccinated people can gather for the holidays with minimal risk. Testing in advance adds assurance that someone…
Challenging Racism / November 16, 2021
From a recent post of The Black Quaker Project: The BlackQuaker Project celebrates Benjamin Banneker (9 November 1731 – 19 October 1806), a legendary almanac…
Pastor Margaret’s Schedule thru December 2021
Margaret has partnered with the Meeting on Ministry and Counsel to shorten her work week so that she can spend more time with her family.…
Adult Forum / November 21, 2021
9:30-10:30 a.m. Zoom only / Join us for a discussion about “THERE THERE” by Tommy Orange. This award-winning novel is about what life is like for Native…
Simple Christmas is Back and in Person! / December 4, 2021
This year, Simple Christmas has been scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 12-4 p.m. Because activities will take place outdoors, there is a possibility that we will have…
Covid Advisory / November 9, 2021
The COVID Advisory Group last met 11/8/21, and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting will continue mostly the same through the Holiday season. Specifically, we…
Anti-Racism Work Group Query / November 9, 2021
The Antiracism Work Group is sharing queries to support our community in learning to view our processes and actions through an antiracism lens. Friends are…
Challenging Racism / November 9, 2021
A quotation from Amhara Powell, in “Discovering Fellowship among African American Friends,” Friends Bulletin, Vol. 74, No. 1, January 2003, pp. 3-4: “Unprogrammed worship spoke…
Religious Education News / November 9, 2021
Adult Forum *Now 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Zoom only. Join us as we continue our oral readings and discussion from the book, “Faithful Voices:…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Fall Meeting / November 13, 2021
The Fall North Carolina Fellowship of Friends meeting will be held virtually on November 13 from 10 a.m. – noon. Check the newsletter for Zoom…
Share Your Proposal for Funds / Due Date: November 12, 2021
The Peace and Social Concerns Committee seeks proposals for funds to support organizations, programs or projects that are in-line with our Quaker testimonies and our…
Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / November 7, 2021
Update for Meeting for Worship at New Garden Friends for Sunday – November 7, 2021 Due to expected cold weather – the Sunday 11:00 a.m.…
Covid Advisory / November 2, 2021
The COVID Advisory Group last met 10/11/21, and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting continue the same at least until the next advisory Group meeting.…
Challenging Racism / November 2, 2021
The September 29 entry in this space offered a quotation from Harold Weaver, Jr.’s Pendle Hill Pamphlet #465 – Race, Systemic Violence, and Retrospective Justice…
Adult Forum / November 21, 2021
9:45 a.m. / On November 21, our Adult Forum Zoom class will discuss the current selection for our whole city to read a book together:…
Adult Forum / November 7 , 2021
Adult Forum will meet by Zoom at 9:45 a.m. Join us November 7 and 14 for oral readings and discussion from the book, “Faithful Voices:…
Young Friends Campfire / November 7, 2021
Youth ages 12-18 are invited to join us around the campfire at New Garden Friends Meeting on Sunday, November 7th, from 5-6 p.m. This will…
Pastor Margaret’s Schedule / October – December 2021
Margaret has partnered with the Meeting on Ministry and Counsel to shorten her work week so that she can spend more time with her family.…
Time Change for Meeting for Worship / Begins November 7
Friends are advised that the time for semi-programmed Meeting for Worship will be pushed back to 11 a.m. as Daylight Savings Time ends (in effect…
Alternatives to Violence Project / December 3-5, 2021
We’re doing an Online Basic Workshop on December 3-5, 2021 and Online Advanced Workshop on January 8-10, 2022 Join us and/or share with others who…
Covid Advisory Update / October 26, 2021
The COVID Advisory Group met 10/11/21, and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting will remain the same for the next month. Specifically, we will continue…
Hallowe’en Graveyard Tour / October 31, 2021
For the first time in two years, there will be a Hallowe’en night lantern tour of the New Garden graveyard! The 8 p.m. stroll through…
Challenging Racism Discussion Group / October 27, 2021
The North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Antiracism Discussion Group will meet again Wednesday, October 27, at 7 p.m. We will look at how systemic racism…
Decision on Flea Market / Fall 2021
Based on the increases in COVID cases, hospitalizations and Delta variant we cannot hold the flea market in 2021. And in the effort to maintain…
Solar+ Project Update / October 21, 2021
Sincere thanks to all who contributed so generously to the Solar+ Project. Your gifts are truly long term gifts to Meeting, to low income families…
Finance & Stewardship Notes / October 19, 2021
The Finance and Stewardship Committee would like to thank the New Garden Friends Meeting community for the continued financial support of the Meeting. Contributions from…
Challenging Racism / October 17, 2021
A message from the interracial Social Justice Committee recently formed with St. James Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Westminster Presbyterian and New Garden Friends Meeting regarding the…
A Note from Margaret Webb / October 18, 2021
Friends, I am so thankful for all of the gifts, cards, meals, and words of support and encouragement over my maternity leave. New Garden Friends…
Adult Forum Schedule / October 24 – November 14, 2021
Adult Forum will meet by Zoom at 11:15 a.m. You can also participate as a small group on the New Garden Friends Meeting grounds, if…
Covid Advisory / October 19, 2021
The COVID Advisory Group met 10/11/21, and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting will remain the same for the next month. Specifically, we will continue…
Caring Friends Changes / October 5, 2021
A New Contact person for Caring Friends / With gratitude and deep appreciation, we thank Jane Carter and Carol Cothern for their leadership of Caring…
Lobby Calls Needed by Friday, October 15, 2021
Call Sen. Burr & Tillis’ office this Friday, October 15 and ask the Senators to co-sponsor or publicly endorse S.J. Res 10 to repeal the…
Help Quaker House
Quaker House’s Peace Mission needs New Garden volunteers to help keep it running. You can learn more about Quaker House by watching the Conscientious Objectors…
Update on Afghan Family / October 12, 2021
The family New Garden is co-sponsoring has arrived! This lovely family of five has settled into their apartment, has been greeted by a number of…
Challenging Racism / October 12, 2021
Some New Gardeners and others in our community have been involved with communicating in various ways with the Guilford County Board of Education. Holding signs…
Adult Forum / October 17, 2021
Adult Forum will meet by Zoom at 11:15 a.m. You can also participate as a small group on the New Garden Friends Meeting grounds, if…
Covid Advisory / October 12, 2021
The COVID Advisory Group met 10/11/21 and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting will remain the same for the next month. Specifically, we will continue…
Support Camp Out for Hunger / October 2021
From David Smith of Deep River Friends Meeting / Please join us for the fourth annual “Camp Out for Hunger at Deep River Friends.” Every…
Quaker Earthcare Information / October 5, 2021
Each year Quaker Earthcare Witness offers matching $500 grants to diverse Friends meetings, groups, churches, and organizations to support their community’s vision of caring for…
Covid Advisory Update / October 5, 2021
The COVID plans for New Garden Friends Meeting will remain the same this week in accordance with current policies and protocols for protecting friends/Friends from…
Learn About Our New Friends / October 13, 2021
Dr. Jeff Jones (Ph.D), a professor at UNCG has volunteered to share some of his expertise on modern Afghan history, traditional culture, with those interested…
Challenging Racism / October 5, 2021
Regarding Critical Race Theory, a very contentious topic these days: Mari Matsuda, a law professor at the University of Hawaii, who was an early developer…
Upcoming Adult Forums / October 2021
Adult Forum will meet by Zoom at 11:15 a.m. You can also participate as a small group on the New Garden Friends Meeting grounds, if…
Update on the Webbs / October 5, 2021
The Webb family continues to adapt to the beauty and chaos of being a family of five. Breanne is growing more everyday and has become…
Upcoming Adult Forums / October 2021
Adult Forum will meet by Zoom at 11:15 a.m. You can also participate as a small group on the New Garden Friends Meeting grounds, if…
A Note from Deborah Suess / October 3-10, 2021
Please note that Deborah Suess (per prior arrangement) will be off work from Sunday evening October 3 through the morning October 10 to attend an…
World Quaker Day / October 3, 2021
Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) invites every Quaker meeting and church from around the world to celebrate WORLD QUAKER DAY (WQD) on October 3.…
Challenging Racism / September 28, 2021
African American Quaker Harold D. Weaver Jr. in Race, Systemic Violence, and Retrospective Justice (2020) on pages 13-14 states: “The North American economy grew into…
Daylight Ghost Walk / October 10, 2021
5307 W. Friendly Avenue / October 10, 2021 / 3:00 p.m. / You are invited to a Daylight “Ghost Walk” along W. Friendly Ave. A…
Community Press Conference for Justice/ September 30, 2021
Please, Friends. I strongly urge you to come out to show support for the folks working hard on getting justice for the homeless black man,…
Fundraiser for Afghan Refugees / October 7, 2021
Thursday, October 7, 6 – 8 p.m. at Guilford College Farm / Many Afghans fought alongside and actively helped US soldiers during the decades-long war…
Afghan Refugee Update / September 28, 2021
Our work to welcome our new Afghan neighbors continues steadily; we’ve secured an apartment, have it nearly ready to furnish, and expect to hear something…
Behind the Scenes / September 26, 2021
Alan Spiewak (left) and Wiley Sykes manage the technology necessary for worshippers on the lawn at New Garden Friends Meeting and simultaneously webcast the service…
Covid Advisory / September 28, 2021
The COVID plans for New Garden Friends Meeting will remain the same this week in accordance with current policies and protocols for protecting friends/Friends from…
Plan for Upcoming Events / September 28, 2021
It’s fall, y’all – and that means that holidays will be coming up soon. As we think about planning our typical New Garden holiday activities,…
Cleaning Up Greensboro / October 9 & 16, 2021
In October, along with other congregations in the wider New Garden Guilford College community, we are mobilizing to clean up Friendly Avenue. Greensboro Beautiful’s Big…
Afghan Families Update / September 21, 2021
Afghan Families are Coming to Greensboro and NGFM is helping in a number of ways. We will be co-sponsoring a family. We will need a…
Challenging Racism / September 21, 2021
From Vanessa Julye, in her pamphlet entitled The Seed Cracked Open (2005) on p. 10: Henry Cadbury writes that the first African-American Quaker was permitted…
New Ideas Gathering / September 26, 2021
Do you have an idea that you want to bring forward to the New Garden Friends community but are not sure who to approach or…
FCNL and FCNCL News / September 21, 2021
Join with others and lobby for peace and justice in our community, in our state, in our country, and in our world. There are two…
Playground Wood Chips / September 21, 2021
Sosa Tree Service has donated and delivered wood chips to our parking lot for our playground. The playground does not fall under the care of…
Covid Advisory Update / September 21, 2021
The COVID plans for New Garden Friends Meeting will remain the same this week in accordance with current policies and protocols for protecting friends/Friends from…
Kendi Book Study / September 23, 2021
Kendi Book Study meeting on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. We will be discussing queries written by Ibram Kendi this coming…
Peace & Social Concerns News / September 21, 2021
September Meeting of the St. James/Westminster/First Presbyterian Partnership; Last week Peace & Social Concerns announced a new social justice ministry partnership with St. James, Westminster,…
Hurray for the Trash Team / September 21, 2021
Last week four New Gardeners helped our City beautify Bywood Park by painting, picking up trash, and removing fallen limbs and weeds. Thanks to CH…
Alternatives to Violence Project / October 1 – 3, 2021
AVP/ NC Basic Workshop / Join us and/or share with others who may be interested! While we aren’t able to offer traditional weekend workshops in…
North Carolina Quaker Men Fall Banquet / September 27, 2021
The NC Quaker Men Fall Banquet will be held at Deep River Friends Meeting House, 5300 West Wendover Avenue, High Point, NC 27265, on Monday…
Joint Social Justice Ministry / September 27, 2021
New Garden Friends Meeting Peace & Social Concerns committee announces a new social-justice ministry partnership with St. James, Westminster, and First Presbyterian churches. The partnership…
Cooking for Peace Sessions / September 2021
Learn About Asian American Cuisine! The Cooking for Peace sessions will showcase different traditional meals “Norm Banjok” and simple survival meal by rural folks of…
Friends Committee on National Legislation News & Events / September 14, 2021
Join with others and lobby for peace and justice in our community, in our state, in our country, and in our world. There are two…
Challenging Racism / September 14, 2021
Thank you, Charles Drew. “Every two seconds, a blood transfusion is required in the United States. An eminent pioneer in the field was [African American]…
Covid Advisory / September 14, 2021
A COVID Medical Advisory Group meeting for NGFM was held 9/13/21 to discuss policies and protocols for protecting friends/ Friends from COVID. The group was…
Afghan Families Update / September 14, 2021
Afghan Families are Coming to Greensboro and NGFM is helping in a number of ways. We will be co-sponsoring a family. We will need a…
Shepherd’s Center News / September 7, 2021
Shepherd’s Center will be offering Zoom and in- person classes starting September 24. Go to the website for information to register: www.shepctrg.org
Zoom Lecture Invitation / September 22, 2021
Join us for nationally renowned author, Dr. Adeeb Khalid’s guest talk “The Crossroads of History: Central Asia in the Modern Age” ZOOM lecture on September…
Book Review / September 9, 2021
“How to Be An Antiracist” Book Review… On Thursday, September 9 we will continue to review Abram X Kendi’s book, covering chapters 14 and 15,…
Challenging Racism; Truthful Teaching of Our Racial History / September 14, 2021
I wish our country’s history wasn’t tainted with slavery, Jim Crow, lynching, white privilege, etc. Wouldn’t it be great if we could just make those…
Religious Education News / September 7, 2021
Final Summer Program Our final Summer Program session was rescheduled for Saturday, September 11, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. We will spend our time together…
Covid Advisory / September 7, 2021
A called meeting for NGFM was held 8/21/21 to discuss policies and protocols for protecting friends/ Friends from COVID. A summary and review of protocols followed…
Volunteer Opportunity for Voter Registration / September 10-12, 2021
During the upcoming North Carolina Folk Festival in downtown Greensboro (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – September 10 – 12) “YouCanVote” will sponsor a voter registration…
Covid Advisory / August 31, 2021
A called meeting for NGFM was held 8/21/21 to discuss policies and protocols for protecting friends/ Friends from COVID. A summary and review of protocols followed…
Jigsaw Puzzles are Back / August 31, 2021
New jigsaw puzzles (to swap or share) have been brought in by several folks. Stop by the bench in the connector to see if you…
Join Ashley Wilcox on Zoom / August 31, 2021
You are invited to join Quaker author Ashley Wilcox on Tuesday, August 31; 7:30- 8:30 pm for an online book release party. Ashley (who will…
Religious Education News / August 31, 2021
Adult Forums Sunday, September 5, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.(Zoom only): Over the past several months, there has been much discussion around the idea of…
Challenging Racism / August 31, 2021
Quakerism is so comfortable for me. I found a warm and welcoming spiritual home among Friends as a young adult and have remained happily in…
A Note from Deborah Suess / August 31, 2021
Community – It is sacred. It is Holy. It is real. I was moved by those words that Karin Heller shared while describing her experience…
Decision on Flea Market / August 17, 2021
Based on the increases in COVID cases, hospitalizations and Delta variant we cannot hold the flea market in 2021. And in the effort to maintain…
Covid Advisory Update / August 24, 2021
A called meeting for NGFM was held 8/21/21 to discuss policies and protocols for protecting friends/ Friends from COVID. A summary and review of protocols…
Book Study Continues / August 26, 2021
On Thursday, August 26 at 7 p.m. we will continue with Kendi’s “How to be an Antiracist” book discussion Chapter 13 called “Space.” Our Zoom…
Friends Committee on National Legislation Advocacy Team Building Workshop / August 25, 2021
You are invited on Wednesday, 25 August, 6 – 8 p.m. to join a ZOOM meeting to build an FCNL advocacy network in the triad.…
Religious Education News / August 24, 2021
Summer Program Change / An important note about Summer Program: The final Summer Program session has been postponed until Saturday, September 11 from 9 a.m.…
Challenging Racism / August 24, 2021
My apologies for abandoning this column for a few weeks. My time and emotional energy have been consumed with being present to and advocating for…
How to join Zoom worship online
Are you interested in joining online Meeting for Worship via Zoom? If so, please contact Sharon Burton in the Meeting office for details. You may…
New Garden Friends Meeting C A R E S / August 2021
Caring Friends is comprised of a small, dedicated group of individuals committed to reaching out to those in the community who need a little extra…
Friends World Committee for Consultation Meeting & News / October 13-17, 2021
Friends World Committee for Consultation will hold its Executive Committee Meeting at New Garden Friends Meeting (October 13-17). New Garden meeting was to host this…
Help Needed / August 2021
I need a couple of able-bodied teens or adults to help clean my screen porch, moving furniture, hosing down area, drying and moving back in.…
Thanks from the Religious Education Committee / August 17, 2021
Thanks to all who participated in the playground work day. We got a lot done, and there was great camaraderie as we prepared for the…
Community Opportunity / September 2021
I am Zulfiya Tursunova, a community member living in Greensboro, NC. I am inviting Asian American community members to cook a meal and share a…
Help Needed Planning the 2022 Friends General Conference Gathering
Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting is excited to host the 2022 Friends General Conference Gathering in Southwestern Virginia at Radford University. We are reaching out to…
Persimmon Grove Invitation
Persimmon Grove AME Church on Dolley Madison Road, Greensboro, is inviting all to feed our bodies, minds, and spirits with their annual revival on the…
A Note from Deborah Suess / August 17, 2021
Thanks for the warm welcome to New Garden Friends Meeting. I am grateful to be serving as the Interim Minister during Margaret’s maternity leave. Please…
Called Meeting for Discussion of Covid Concerns / August 22, 2021
There will be a Called Meeting for discussion of Covid concerns Sunday, August 22 following Meeting for Worship at 1 p.m. (please note: previous announcement…
Finance & Stewardship Update / August 17, 2021
Thanks to each of you who have contributed to the Meeting’s operations this year. As of the end of July individual contributions have totaled $128,922,…
Covid Advisory Update / August 17, 2021
Cases of COVID and hospitalizations continued to dramatically increase in the last week in NC with the Delta variant continuing to drive the outbreak. There has been an increase…
Religious Education News / August 17, 2021
Back to School Blessing / Join us next Sunday during Meeting for Worship for our Back to School Blessing! This an opportunity for the community to…
Friends Committee on National Legislation Meeting / August 25, 2021
Join area F/friends in efforts to engage Rep. Manning and Sen. Tillis & Burr in ongoing advocacy efforts. Quakers in the Piedmont area are forming…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship & Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting / August 21, 2021
Piedmont Friends Fellowship and Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting will have a Zoom meeting on Saturday, August 21. Separate meetings will occur at 10 a.m. A…
NC Fellowship of Friends Meeting on August 21, 2021
The Annual meeting for North Carolina Fellowship of Friends is August 21st. All New Gardeners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Worship sharing and workshops…
It looks like rain, so no in-person Meeting on 8/15
Rain is threatening this First Day, so there will be no live, in-person Meeting for Worship. Friends may join us on Facebook Live at 10…
Covid Advisory Update / August 10, 2021
Cases of COVID and hospitalizations continued to significantly increase in the last week in NC with the far more infectious Delta variant continuing to drive…
A Note from Deborah Suess / August 10, 2021
New Garden Friends, I am delighted to begin my interim ministry with you! I have felt warmly welcomed and am grateful for this opportunity. Big…
Guidance for Use of New Garden Friends Meeting House / August, 2021
Friends are reminded that as we resume in-person activities, we continue to prioritize safety and inclusiveness for all users of our meeting house, both New…
News from Adult Young Friends In-person Gathering, July 2021
PFYM Adult Young Friends (AYF) met in person in Saxapahaw, NC, on Morgan Siem’s land on July 10. We had 11 participants. Three of us…
Covid Advisory Update / August 3, 2021
Cases of COVID and hospitalizations continued to significantly increase in the last week, with the far more infectious Delta variant driving this outbreak. There has…
Summer Program / August 28, 2021
Summer Program will run on three Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 19, July 10 and August 28. Summer Program has…
Friends Committee on National Legislation Workshop / August 25, 2021
Join area F/friends in efforts to engage Rep. Manning and Sen. Tillis & Burr in ongoing advocacy efforts. Quakers in the Piedmont area are forming…
Challenging Racism / August 3, 2021
Several Quaker organizations – including the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), Friends Council on Education, Friends General Conference, and Pendle Hill – have formed a…
Playground Revival Update / August 7, 2021
An adult play date for NGFM playground is this coming Saturday, August 7th from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m Donuts, popsicles, and pizza will be provided!…
NC Fellowship of Friends News / August 21, 2021
The Annual meeting for North Carolina Fellowship of Friends is August 21, at Quaker Lake. All New Gardeners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Worship…
Special Committee To Do Important Long-Term Planning for New Garden Friends Meeting / July 2021
Monthly Meeting in June approved the creation of an ad hoc committee, Gifts Planning committee, to determine how the Meeting might manage the annual Sampson…
Interim Contact Information / July 27, 2021
New Garden Friends Meeting is welcoming Deborah Suess as interim pastoral minister while Margaret Webb is on maternity leave. Margaret’s leave will likely begin sometime…
New Garden Friends Meeting Helping a Refugee Family / August 2021
New Garden recently received a request from African Services Coalition to help with a Rohingya family being resettled in Greensboro. We do not have the…
August 1 outdoor Meeting for Worship cancelled
Due to thunderstorms and rain this morning (8/1), we will not have in-person, outdoor worship at 10 a.m. Semi-programmed Meeting for Worship will be held…
Covid Advisory Update / July 27, 2021
Cases of COVID and hospitalizations continued to significantly increase in the last week, with the more infectious Delta variant now constituting about 80 % of…
Addressing the Climate Crisis with Dale Evarts / August 1, 2021
Charlotte Friends Meeting invites you to a virtual forum addressing the Climate Crisis: to bring hope and unity to Friends. with presenter is Dale Evarts…
The 2021 North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Annual Gathering will be on ZOOM
The 2021 NCFF Annual Gathering will be on ZOOM. With the increasing numbers of COVID cases arising especially from the Delta Variant, even in fully…
Challenging Racism / July 27, 2021
From the New York Public Library African American Desk Reference (1999), and The Melanin Project, another (probably unknown to most of us) fact about an…
Young Friends Families Meeting / August 1, 2021
Sunday, August 1, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (during Adult Forum) please join us for a Young Friends families interest meeting. If you have, or know a…
Guidance for Use of New Garden Friends Meeting House / July, 2021
Friends are reminded that as we resume in-person activities, we continue to prioritize safety and inclusiveness for all users of our meeting house, both New…
Climate & Clean Energy Meeting / July 22, 2021
This Thursday, July 22, New Gardeners, other Friends and allies will deliver a letter to Rep. Manning’s office in downtown Greensboro, calling on Congress to…
FWCC Executive Committee Meeting and News / July 2021
Friends World Committee for Consultation will hold its Executive Committee Meeting at New Garden Friends Meeting (October 13-17). New Garden meeting was to host this…
Covid Advisory Update / July 20, 2021
Cases of COVID and hospitalizations continued to significantly increase in the last week, believed to be due to the more infectious Delta variant. According to…
Playground Revival / August 7, 2021
Please join us for an “Adult play date for playground” Saturday, August 7 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. / Recent discussions on Grounds, RE, MM,…
Challenging Racism / July 20, 2021
About a month ago Juneteenth was first celebrated as a federal holiday. This commemorates June 19, 1865, when word finally reached ALL enslaved persons that…
News from North Carolina Fellowship of Friends / July 20, 2021
The Annual meeting for North Carolina Fellowship of Friends is August 21, at Quaker Lake. All New Gardeners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Worship…
Baby Shower Rescheduled for July 25, 2021
The Baby Shower for the Webbs was rescheduled for this coming Sunday, July 25. Please join us from 12 to 1 p.m. for an outdoor…
News from Religious Education / July 20, 2021
Sunday, August 1, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (during Adult Forum) please join us for a Young Friends families interest meeting. If you have, or know a…
Call on Rep. Manning for Climate and Clean Energy in Infrastructure / July 16, 2021
Interfaith Power and Light and faith leaders around the country are calling on Congress to keep climate justice in the forefront as they draft infrastructure…
Challenging Racism / July 14, 2021
As a community of faith, we have come to realize that our commitment to anti-racism requires the proverbial “thinking outside the box” and creating new…
First Friends Taking Applications for Pastoral Minister / Apply by August 11, 2021
Greensboro First Friends Meeting, an established Quaker meeting is seeking candidates for the position of full time Pastoral Minister. Applicants should be deeply rooted in…
Interfaith Power & Light Letter to Congress for Bold Infrastructure Plan / July 2021
Dear Members of Congress, More than 3,400 faith leaders across the United States recently sent a letter to Congress calling for a bold economic recovery…
AmeriCorps Job Openings / Starting September 1, 2021
Hello- My name is Megan Scales, I am Program Director for AmeriCorps, Partnership to End Homelessness. AmeriCorps brings out the best in America by working…
Friends Committee on National Legislation Letter Writing / July 2021
Friends Committee on National Legislation is calling on Friends and others to encourage Congress to pass JUST recovery legislation with an emphasis on Earned Income…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends / August 21, 2021
The Annual meeting for North Carolina Fellowship of Friends is August 21, at Quaker Lake. All New Gardeners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Worship…
Queries for “How To Be An Antiracist” Book Study / July 15, 2021
7:00 p.m. / via Zoom / We continue conversation centered around Ibram X Kendi’s book, “How To Be An Antiracist” Thursday, July 15 at 7…
Pastor Margaret’s Upcoming Family Leave / August 2021
As Friends know, Margaret and Christopher are anticipating the arrival of a new baby. Margaret is due in early August. Margaret will be taking 10…
Webb Baby Shower / July 18, 2021
Please join us on from 12 to 1 p.m. on July 18 (following the Meet & Greet for Deborah Seuss) for an outdoor in-person gathering…
Adult Forum; Meet & Greet with Debrorah Suess / July 18, 2021
Immediately following the 10 a.m. meeting on July 18, plan to linger and meet Deborah Suess who is stepping in to help with pastoral duties…
Covid Advisory Update / July 14, 2021
Cases of COVID , hospitalizations and percent positive COVID tests in NC have significantly increased in the last week, believed to be due to the…
Opportunity for Young People / July 5, 2021
Attention: rising high school juniors and seniors! Are you interested in leadership, addressing the “ism’s”? NCCJ is recruiting for Anytown and and scholarships available. Students…
Virtual Food Drive Results / July 5, 2021
Thanks to all the New Gardeners who contributed to our second virtual food drive for Greensboro Urban Ministries’ Food Pantry! The total collected was $932.00.
Monthly Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business / July 11, 2021
1:00 p.m. / virtual, via Zoom / AGENDA; Opening Silence Reading: “Spirit Voyaging” Dr. John Le Gay Brereton (1827-1886) Consent Agenda Approval of Proposed Schedule…
Challenging Racism / July 5, 2021
It was shocking to learn from the New York Public Library African American Desk Reference list (1999) purchased recently about a number of African American…
Religious Education News / July 5, 2021
Upcoming Adult Forums; Friends, we will devote the next several weeks to Quaker Speak videos. If there is one that you would like to watch…
Covid Advisory Update / July 5, 2021
Cases of COVID, hospitalizations and percent positive COVID tests in NC have stayed stable at low levels this week. Vaccination numbers did not change much…
Save the Date / July 18, 2021
A Meet & Greet with Deborah Suess Immediately following the 10 a.m. meeting on July 18, plan to linger and meet Deborah Suess who is…
Caring Friends Needs Help / July 2021
Caring Friends needs new volunteers! If you are willing to provide transportation for folks to things like doctor’s appointments or deliver groceries, provide meals when…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends 2021 Annual Gathering / August 21, 2021
The Annual meeting for the Carolina Fellowship of Friends is August 21, at Quaker Lake. All New Gardeners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Worship…
Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting- Adult Young Friends Group Meeting / July 10, 2021
The Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting- Adult Young Friends group is meeting in-person on July 10, in Saxapahaw, North Carolina. Please RSVP by July 3 to…
Challenging Racism / June 28, 2021
A question has long haunted me: why, among American Quakers, have African Americans historically been Fit for Freedom, (but) Not for Friendship? This is actually…
Summer Program / July 10, 2021
Summer Program Our next Summer Program date is fast approaching! Join us Saturday, July 10, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. We will spend our time together…
Religious Education News / June 28, 2021
Upcoming Adult Forums Friends, we will devote the next several weeks to Quaker Speak videos. If there is one that you would like to watch…
2021 Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting Epistle / Sixth Annual Session, Fourth Month, 2021
Greetings to Friends everywhere, As the Covid-19 pandemic continued to grip our world, the 2021 Piedmont Friends Spring Retreat met virtually April 9-11 for a…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / June 29, 2021
Cases of COVID, hospitalizations and percent positive COVID tests in NC have stayed stable at low levels this week. Vaccination numbers did not change this…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends News / June 28, 2021
You are invited to check out the NCFF website to get news and updates on happenings within NCFF. Click on the newsletter, tab at: https://www.ncfriends.org/
Message from COVID Medical Advisory Group / June 23, 2021
As we gradually resume in-person activities, we continue to prioritize safety and inclusiveness for all users of our meeting house, both New Gardeners and visitors.…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends / August 21, 2021
NC Fellowship of Friends will meet at Quaker Lake Saturday, August 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More details will be available soon. Contact…
Needed: Participants for Monthly Meal for Homeless / June 2021
On the 1st Tuesday of each month, New Gardeners serve a meal at Greensboro Urban Ministries’ Weaver House, a shelter for homeless adults. The meal…
Virtual Food Drive for Greensboro Urban Ministries Pantry / Ends June 30, 2021
Last year New Gardeners generously supported Greensboro Urban Ministries food pantry with donations totaling $2,372.00. The Peace and Social Concerns Committee has challenged the congregation…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / June 23, 2021
Cases of COVID, hospitalizations and percent positive COVID tests in NC have decreased and stayed stable at low levels this week. Vaccination numbers inched up…
New Technologies Forum / June 27, 2021
Can New Technologies Including Nuclear Energy Help Solve the Climate Crisis? On Sunday, June 27, an educational and interactive forum will explore the potential and…
House Committee News / June 9, 2021
AED Training Course / If you wish to join a training course for our AED (Automated External Defibrillator) please place your name on the list.…
New Friends Committee on National Legislation Group / June 2020
A group of Friends at First Friends Meeting are working with staff at Friends Committee of National Legislation to organize a new political advocacy team…
Greensboro Urban Ministry Virtual Food Drive / June 2021
Again, this year Greensboro Urban Ministries has had to forego their spring food drive at local participating grocery stores due to COVID. You may remember…
Styrofoam Recycling Sites / June 15, 2021
See below for three Styrofoam Drop Off Sites: Styrofoam Recycle Center, 1310 W. Gate City Boulevard First Presbyterian Church. 100 block: West Fisher Ave near…
Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting Interim Meeting / June 19, 2021
You are invited to the next Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting Interim Meeting, via Zoom, Saturday, June 19th, from 10 a.m. to noon. In this meeting,…
Message from the Covid Medical Advisory Group / June 15, 2021
As we gradually resume in-person activities, we continue to prioritize safety and inclusiveness for all users of our meeting house, both New Gardeners and visitors.…
Queries for Zoom Book Study: How to Be An Antiracist / June 17, 2021
We continue our Zoom book study of How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi on Thursday evening, June 17th at 7:00. Even if…
New Technologies Forum / June 27, 2021
2:00 p.m. / Can New Technologies Including Nuclear Energy Help Solve the Climate Crisis? On Sunday, June 27, an educational and interactive forum will explore…
Remembrance Project Summer Series / June 17, 2021
Guilford County Community Remembrance Project is kicking off our virtual summer video and conversation series. We hope you will join us. Please register in advance…
Introducing Deborah Suess / June 15, 2021
The Meeting on Ministry and Counsel is pleased to introduce Deborah Suess, who will serve as Interim Pastoral Minister of NGFM during Margaret’s 10-week maternity…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / June 15, 2021
Cases of COVID, hospitalizations and percent positive COVID tests in NC have decreased and stayed stable at relatively low levels this week. Vaccination numbers increased…
Adult Forum / June 13, 2021
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. / Join us to learn more about Greensboro’s own Magnolia House. The Magnolia House (known by it’s formal name, the…
Summer Program / June 19, 2021
Summer Program will run on three Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 19, July 10 and August 28. Summer Program has…
Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / June 13, 2021
10:00 a.m. / In-Person outdoors (weather permitting) on the grounds of our meeting house. Deborah Suess is our guest speaker for this Sunday and will…
Challenging Racism / June 9, 2021
In her pamphlet, “The Seed Cracked Open: Growing Beyond Racism”, author Vanessa Julye, a Black Quaker woman from PA, exposes racism within the Religious Society…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / June 9, 2021
We held our first outdoor in-person semi-programmed meeting, with simultaneous Zoom, on June 6 at 10 a.m. Approximately 70 people were in attendance on the…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / June 2, 2021
Cases of COVID and hospitalizations in NC have stabilized at relatively low levels this week. Vaccination numbers increased last week with NC now having 38.6%…
Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Drive / June 2021
Again, this year Greensboro Urban Ministries has had to forego their spring food drive at local participating grocery stores due to COVID. You may remember…
Book Study: “How To Be An Antiracist”, by Ibram X. Kendi / June 3, 2021
An on-line Zoom book study and discussion will continue Thursday, June 3. We will be covering Chapters 7 (Culture) and 8 (Behavior). It is not…
Covid -19 Vaccine Information / May 26, 2021
Cases of COVID and hospitalizations in NC have continued to decline again this week. Vaccination numbers increased last week with NC now having 37.9% of…
Memorial Day Cemetery Tours / May 31, 2021
With the increasing vaccinations and easing of restrictions on outdoor events, Memorial Day tours of the New Garden graveyard will resume on the 31st. We…
NGFM Covid Medical Advisory Group Update / May 26, 2021
Friends, we are tentatively planning to resume in-person programmed meeting for worship at 10:00 a.m. (not 11 a.m.), beginning on June 6, 2021, outdoors (weather…
Join Anti-racism Working Group / May 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…
Could You Be a Representative to Quaker House? / May 2021
New Garden Friends Meeting has relationships with other Quaker organizations that share our Quaker values and need our support. The Meeting supports these organizations with…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / May 19, 2021
Many friends joined our discussion at the rise of Meeting for Worship last Sunday to decide on further steps to open the Meeting House to…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Antiracism Group Meeting / May 25, 2021
Tuesday, May 25, is the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. Our NCFF Antiracism group will meet that night at 7 p.m. In…
Great Clean-Up for Greensboro Beautiful / May 2021
On Saturday May 1st, 10 folks from New Garden Friends Meeting met at Mitchell Park on Mitchell Ave (a very quiet wooded park none of…
Remembrance Project Summer Series / Starting May 20, 2021
Guilford County Community Remembrance Project is kicking off our virtual summer video and conversation series. We hope you will join us. Please register in advance…
Adult Forum With Barbara Luetke / May 23, 2021
We are very excited to have Barbara Luetke join us during our Adult Forum time this First Day. Barbara is the author of the book,…
Group Discussion About Next Steps for In-Person Activities / May 16, 2021
A group discussion about next steps for in-person New Garden Friends Meeting activities will occur at the rise of our virtual meeting for worship next…
Covid-19 Vaccine Information / May 11, 2021
Friends are advised that NGFM is now hosting outdoor, in-person un-programmed worship, weather permitting. All who attend are asked to bring their own chairs, if…
Peace & Social Concerns / May 20, 2021
“How to be an Anti-Racist” by Ibram X. Kendi continues on Zoom. All are invited to join in the discussion of Kendi’s popular book on…
Religious Education Updates / May 11, 2021
Upcoming Adult Forums for May: May 16 / Discussing Nuclear Power May 23 / Barbara Leutke/author of The Kendal Sparrow will do a book sharing…
New Garden is Looking for Volunteers / May 9, 2021
The New Garden Friends Meeting Nominating Committee is in the process of matching volunteers to open positions on our Meeting committees. We are also looking…
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…
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…
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: ([email protected]) 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
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 ([email protected]) 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…
