North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Annual Gathering August 20, 2022
NCFF annual gathering
Sun
10
Meeting for Worship / Un-Programmed
July 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Things you need to know
Religious Education / June 28, 2022
Childcare on Sunday Morning Are you planning to attend in-person, semi- programmed Meeting for Worship with a child/children this week? Childcare is available for children…
News from Meeting on Ministry and Counsel / June 28, 2022
Hello Friends — New Garden is in an unusual, but not unfamiliar time of functioning as an un-pastored meeting; we have been in a similar…
New Garden Friends Meeting is seeking an Interim Pastor / June 28, 2022
New Garden Friends Meeting is seeking an Interim Pastor. The primary duties of the Interim Pastor are to deliver First Day messages and provide pastoral…
Deep River Friends Invites you to Meet Nikki Holland / July 9, 2022
You are invited to Deep River Friends Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 11 a.m. to hear Nikki Holland Friends United Meeting. Nikki will share an…
Challenging Racism / June 28, 2022
Last Saturday 23 of us – Friends, along with members of the Friendship Community Partnership, were led by James Shields on the trail to the…
Medical Advisory Covid Update / June 28, 2022
Weekly metrics by the CDC are still updated every Thursday by 8 pm ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO). Helpfully, they have a quarantine calculator at the same site…
Learn about the Bolivian Quaker Education Fund / July, 2022
Visit with our Bolivian students, graduates and staff on our Virtual Quaker Study Tour in honor of our twentieth anniversary. Join BQEF supporters around the…
Called Meeting / Sunday, June 26, 2022
There will be a Called Meeting for Business on Sunday, June 26 at 1 p.m. to discuss hiring. A Zoom invite will be sent Thursday.
Anna Sykes Violin Recital / June 26, 2022
Sunday, June 26, 2022 / 2 p.m. / Anna Sykes will be giving a recital in the New Garden Friends Meeting Room to fulfill her…
Earlham College Scholarship Honoring Elizabeth Riggs / June 2022
Earlham College has an endowed scholarship in honor of New Garden Friends Meeting member, Elizabeth Riggs. Read the Earlham announcement of the scholarship in the…
Underground Railroad Tour / June 25, 2022
New Garden Meeting, as part of the celebration of 350 years of Quakers in North Carolina, invites nearby Friends to experience a special Underground Railroad…
Stew Makers Needed / June 2022
New Garden provides a monthly meal for the homeless housed at Urban Ministry’s Weaver House. We need additional volunteers to prepare stew and will provide…
Challenging Racism / June 20, 2022
From the Black Quaker Project, on June 17, 2022: “The Black Quaker Project is happy to celebrate Juneteenth. . . commemorating the end of slavery…
Religious Education / June 20, 2022
Summer Program Summer Program is next week, June 27 – July 1, 2022 / 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join us for a fun week of time…
Books for Anti-Racism Library / June, 2022
We are accepting book donations for the upcoming Little Free Anti-Racism Library! As many of you know, Peace & Social Concerns is working on setting…
Meet Rania Maayeh, Head of the Ramallah Friends School / July 6, 2022
Head of the Ramallah Friends School Will Speak at Jamestown Friends July 6, 2022 / 7:00 p.m. Friends United Meeting is sponsoring a visit in…
Bolivia Quaker Education Fund / July 2022
Come visit with our Bolivian students, graduates and staff on our Virtual Quaker Study Tour in honor of our twentieth anniversary. Join BQEF supporters from…
Religious Education / June 15, 2022
Summer Program Summer Program is scheduled for June 27 to July 01, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This week long, cooperative program takes on a different theme each…
News from Meeting on Ministry & Counsel / June 15, 2022
Friends, Our regularly scheduled message for Summer Program this Sunday, June 19, brought by Karin Heller, has been derailed by pandemic problems. Instead of Karin…
Stand With Ukraine / June 18, 2022
You are invited to join the Benefit for the World Central Kitchen on Saturday, June 18 from 2 – 7 p.m. a The Deck, 118…
Covid Medical Advisory / June 14, 2022
Weekly metrics by the CDC are still updated every Thursday by 8 pm ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO). They now have a quarantine calculator at the same site…
Traveling Friend Seeks Housing / July 13, 2022
A Friend from Portland, Oregon is seeking housing with a welcoming New Gardener for one night, July 13. She plans to leave early on the…
Summer Program Rescheduled for June 27 – July 1, 2022
Hello Friends. Covid, the great ruiner of fun, has made its way back into the Heller household. It seems to be relatively mild. We are recovering…
“March For Our Lives” Rallies / June 11, 2022
In response to the most recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas there will be simultaneous rallies across the country on June 11. This link is…
Religious Education / June 06, 2022
Summer Program Summer Program is scheduled for June 27 – July 1, 2022 / 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This week long, cooperative program takes on a different…
Meeting on Ministry & Council News / June 6, 2022
This Sunday, June 12, Alan Spiewak will bring a prepared message for semi-programmed Meeting for Worship. Alan is a member of the Meeting on Ministry…
Job Opportunity / Office Manager / June 2022
New Garden Friends Meeting is seeking a full-time Office Manager. The Office Manager will function as a receptionist, provide administrative support to the Meeting, and…
Pastor Margaret Webb Resigns / June 2022
We have days of change and challenge ahead of us, and we get to not like it. We get to not like letting go of…
“March For Our Lives” Rallies / June 11, 2022
In response to the most recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas there will be simultaneous rallies across the country on June 11. This link is…
Equity Calendar / June 2022
(Caribbean American Heritage Month) (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & Questioning History Month)19 Juneteenth (1865) – Months after the Emancipation Proclamation was passed to abolish slavery,…
Challenging Racism / June 2, 2022
All I can think of this week is how distressing the latest mass shooting in the Uvalde, Texas elementary school is. Gun violence is another…
Religious Education / June 2, 2022
Summer Program Summer Program is scheduled for June 13-17, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. *Please submit registration forms by Wednesday, June 8th This week long, cooperative program…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship & Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting Spring Retreat / June 3-5, 2022
PFF and PFYM will hold the Annual Spring Retreat June 3, 4, and 5. The theme is “Radical Hospitality–Welcoming the Light of Others.” Friday, June…
Broader Concerns Proposals / Due by June 19, 2022
The Peace & Social Concerns Committee requests one-page-proposals on how the committee should spend grant money in the “Broader Concerns” portion of our budget. We…
Worship to Hold Guilford Board of Education In the Light / June 14, 2022
Join Greensboro EarthQuakers in a worship circle outside the Guilford County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 3:45-4:30 pm. As part of the…
Anti-Racism Group Feedback / June 01, 2022
This Sunday, June 5, based on feedback from many in our community, other committee efforts, and insights from literature, the Anti-racism group at NGFM would…
Covid Medical Advisory / June 1, 2022
Weekly metrics by the CDC are still updated every Thursday by 8 pm ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO), though the Holiday weekend has delayed updating of the metrics…
Challenging Racism / May 25, 2022
Just 10 days ago there was another horrendous mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. I found a very interesting online article in Politico magazine: How…
Anti-Racism Updates / May, 2022
New Garden Friends Meeting Anti-racism group agreed that our work falls into two categories: Examine and learn more about our racism as a faith community,…
Religious Education / May 25, 2022
Summer Program is June 13-17, 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. This week long, cooperative program takes on a different theme each year. Participants engage in a number of…
350th Anniversary of Quaker Communities in the Carolinas / May 28-30, 2022
Saturday, May 28, 2022 In conjunction with the New Garden/Guilford College Community Alliance, there will be a 9 a.m. visit to the graves of John,…
Piedmont Friends Fellowship (PFF) and Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting (PFYM) / June 3-5, 2022
Piedmont Friends Fellowship (PFF) and Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting (PFYM) will hold the Annual Spring Retreat June 3, 4, and 5. The theme is “Radical…
It’s Scholarship Time Again / Applications Due by May 31, 2022
Scholarship applications can be obtained by email from the meeting office. Completed applications are due May 31. Each year New Garden Meeting awards scholarship assistance…
Ride the Bus to the Moral March in Washington / June 18, 2022
On June 18 the Poor Peoples Campaign is organizing a Moral March on Washington DC to rally for an end to systemic racism, the endless…
New Gardeners did a good deed in 1996, and look what happened / May 18, 2022
By Tom Lassiter / We never know how taking a risk and lending a hand will turn out. Sometimes the result is beyond imagination. Some…
Medical Covid Advisory Update / May 18, 2022
The CDC continues to publish weekly metrics, updated every Thursday by 8 pm ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO). They now have a quarantine calculator at the same site…
Challenging Racism / May 18, 2022
Have you ever visited the Ruth Wicker Tribute to Women in the Barber Park Event Center in east Greensboro? It is worth seeing! Ruth Wicker…
Religious Education / May 18, 2022
Summer Program is June 13-17, 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. This week long, cooperative program takes on a different theme each year. Participants engage in a number of…
Meeting on Ministry & Council Update / May 18, 2022
Friends, as I shared Sunday, I spoke with Margaret about the progress with her recovery. The complications of her pregnancy are uncommon and difficult to…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Queries / May 22, 2022
Friends are asked to consider these queries for a new North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Faith & Practice. On Sunday, May 22, 2022, representatives from…
Equity Calendar / May 2022
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and Jewish American Heritage Month May 1 – May Day May 2 – World Ukulele Day May 3 –…
Important Message from Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation (FCNCL) / May 15, 2022
Friends Committee on North Carolina Legislation (FCNCL) is seeking participation by Friends in North Carolina in developing legislative priorities to guide our advocacy in the…
Challenging Racism / May 10, 2022
When Bryan Stevenson, Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, speaks he notes how important “proximity” is, if we really want to understand racism and to…
Religious Education / May 10, 2022
Recognition Sunday is Sunday, May 22 during 11 a.m. semi-programmed Meeting for Worship. Do you know a rising 2nd grader, 4th grader, or graduating Senior…
Meeting on Ministry & Council Update / May 10, 2022
Margaret continues to be out on medical leave until at least May 16, and Ministry and Counsel clerk Karen Garraputa will coordinate with Margaret about…
Medical Covid Advisory / Update May 3, 2022
The CDC continues to publish weekly metrics, updated every Thursday by 8 pm ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO). In Guilford County, community level risk of COVID transmission continues to be LOW, and hospitalizations…
How to Help Ukraine / May 4, 2022
Drop donations at Trinity Church: 5200 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, Monday- Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First aid and first aid kits Nonperishable…
North Carolina Men Spring Fling / May 5, 2022
Thursday, May 5 at 5:57 p.m. at The Depot at Cody Creek [US 601, 1 mile south of Dobson, NC 27017 Phone: 336.386.8222 Website: https://www.codycreek.org/…
Stew Makers Needed / May 4, 2022
One of our wonderful Cowboy Stew preparers for our monthly meal for Urban Ministries is moving away and will no longer be able to provide…
Business Office Note / May 4, 2022
Sharon Burton has submitted her resignation from her position at New Garden effective June 30, 2022. Sharon has offered to help train her successor. In…
Celebrate Women of Greensboro Picnic / May 10, 2022
The Friendship Community Partnership’s Mother’s Day Tour and Picnic is set for Tuesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at the Ruth Wicker Center for Women…
Challenging Racism / May 4, 2022
An article in the News & Record on Sunday, May 1, 2022 speaks to the challenges of the Black residents of Princeville and their resilience.…
Religious Education / May 4, 2022
Recognition Sunday will take place on Sunday, May 22 during 11 a.m. semi-programmed Meeting for Worship. Do you know a rising 2nd grader, 4th grader,…
Meeting on Ministry & Council Update / May 4, 2022
Margaret is making progress with her recovery, and will continue to be out on medical leave at least through May 16. MMC clerk Karen Garraputa…
Help End the War on Yemen / April 26, 2022
March 26, 2022 marked seven years since the bombing and war started on Yemen. Unfortunately, this winter has been one of the deadliest periods in…
Shepherd’s Center News / April 26, 2022
Spring ZOOM and in-person classes will begin in May. Go to the Shepherd’s Center website, scroll to the bottom , and sign up for the…
Challenging Racism / April 26, 2022
Before the NCFF Antiracism Working Group monthly Zoom meeting on Thursday, April 28, here is one more quote from Robin DiAngelo, author of Nice Racism:…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Working Group Invitation / April 28, 2022
All are welcome to join the Antiracism Working Group of the North Carolina Fellowship of Friends in a Zoom meeting on Thursday, April 28 at…
Medical Advisory Covid Update / April 26, 2022
The CDC continues weekly metrics, updated every Thursday by 8 pm ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO). In Guilford County, community level risk of COVID transmission is currently LOW. There are spots…
Religious Education / April 26, 2022
Childcare on Sunday Morning Are you planning to attend in-person, Semi-programmed Meeting for Worship with a child/children this week? Childcare is available for children ages…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Queries / April 26, 2022
Friends are asked to consider the following queries for a new NCFF Faith & Practice. On Sunday, May 22nd, representatives from NCFF will meet with…
Meeting on Ministry & Council Update / April 26, 2022
Margaret continues to manage her recovery, and will be out on medical leave at least through May 1. MMC clerk Karen Garraputa will check in…
Refugee Support Update / April 26, 2022
New Garden continues to co-sponsor a number of Afghan households – join us! Activities include transportation to the grocery store, medical appointments, family outings to…
It’s Scholarship Time Again / April 26, 2022
Scholarship applications are available and can be obtained by email from the meeting office. Completed applications must be returned by May 31.
NC Quaker Men Spring Fling / May 5, 2022
Thursday, May 5, 5:57 p.m. / The Depot at Cody Creek, US 601, 1 mile south of DOBSON, NC 27017 / Phone: 336.386.8222 Website: https://www.codycreek.org/…
Challenging Racism / April 20, 2022
Today I want to simply share the latest Quaker Speak featuring Anthony Smith, a Black Quaker from New Brunswick Meeting in New Brunswick, NJ. –…
Help End the War on Yemen / April 20, 2022
March 26, 2022 marked seven years since the bombing and war started on Yemen. Unfortunately, this winter has been one of the deadliest periods in…
Medical Advisory Covid Update / April 20, 2022
The CDC continues weekly metrics, updated every Thursday by 8 pm ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO). In Guilford County, community level risk of COVID transmission is currently LOW. The NC Health…
From the Religious Education Department / April 20, 2022
Childcare on Sunday / Morning Are you planning to attend in-person, Semi-programmed Meeting for Worship with a child/children this week? Childcare is available for children…
From Karen Garraputa and the Meeting on Ministry & Counsel / April 20, 2022
Margaret continues to manage her recovery, and will be out on medical leave from April 18 – May 1. MMC clerk Karen Garraputa will check…
Invitations from Persimmon Grove and Raleigh’s Crossroads / April 15, 2022
From Persimmon Grove AME Good afternoon Brothers and Sisters in Christ. As we prepare our hearts for Holy Week and the reflection of Jesus’ last…
Covid Medical Advisory / April 13, 2022
The CDC continues weekly metrics, updated every Thursday by 8 pm ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO). In Guilford County, community level risk of COVID transmission is currently LOW. There are key spots…
Challenging Racism / April 13, 2022
From Robin DiAngelo in Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm; “Because white people are not socialized to see ourselves in racial terms,…
Easter Sunrise Service at Guilford College Lake / April 17, 2022
Join us for a short Easter morning service at 7 a.m. by the Guilford College lake. There will be scripture and song and time for…
Flowers for Easter / April 17, 2022
Bring flowers to Meeting Easter Sunday for the (in-person and online!) service as we celebrate life and resurrection, hope and new possibilities. This year we…
Religious Education News / April 13, 2022
You’re Invited! We will hold our Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the New Garden Friends Meeting Cemetery on Easter Sunday at the rise of 11…
From the Meeting on Ministry & Counsel / April 13, 2022
It is a joy to be able to gather together for semi-programmed Meeting for Worship in our many, varied ways! Our COVID guidance for safety…
House Committee Workday / April 16, 2022
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / 10 a.m. BYO picnic – Finish after lunch. Paint outside railings Replace broken shutters inside Fellowship Hall. Materials and bottled…
Help to End War in Yemen / April 13, 2022, 2022
Lobby Opportunity March 26, 2022 marks seven years since the bombing and war started on Yemen. Unfortunately, this past month marks one of the deadliest…
Religious Education News / April 6, 2022
You’re Invited! We will hold our Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the New Garden Friends Meeting Cemetery on Easter Sunday at the rise of 11…
Challenging Racism / April 6, 2022
Often I find inspiration from those who lived in the past – some who only recently have received appropriate recognition. One such person is Vina…
April Equity Calendar / April 6, 2022
April is National Poetry Month 4 – Dr. MLK, Jr assassinated 1968 9 – Marian Anderson, banned from performing indoors due to her race, sang…
Community Housing Solutions Report / April 6, 2022
Thanks to generous New Gardeners Community Housing Solutions reports that our contribution paid for energy-saving improvements in the homes of seven families. As part of…
“We Cry Justice” Zoom Meeting / April 7, 2022
You are invited to join “We Cry Justice: Reading the Bible with the Poor People’s Campaign,” weekly Zoom meeting this coming Thursday, 7:00 p.m. We…
Medical Advisory Covid Update / April 6, 2022
The CDC has shifted to weekly metrics, updated every Thursday by 8 pm ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO). In Guilford County, community level risk of COVID transmission is currently LOW, though there…
BlackQuaker Project Events / March – April 2022
The BlackQuaker Project with the American Friends Service Committee presents; Black Lives Matter Film Festival 4/9/22 Paul Robeson: I’m A Negro, I’m An American &…
Flowers for Easter / April 17, 2022
You are Invited to Bring Flowers to Meeting on Easter! Spring is upon us and all around us the world is green and full of…
2022 Journey to Justice / April 5, 2022
WVAR (White Voices Against Racism) is proud to announce the 2022 Journey to Justice . WVAR will lead an exploration of the book, “We Cry…
Refugee Support Update / March 31, 2022
New Garden continues to co-sponsor a number of Afghan households – join us! Activities include transportation to the grocery store, medical appointments, family outings to…
Medical Advisory Covid Update / March 30, 2022
The CDC has shifted to weekly metrics, updated every Thursday by 8 p.m. ET at CDC.gov or (800-CDC-INFO). In Guilford County, community level risk of…
Worship Sharing Opportunity / April 2, 2022
Wayne Finegar, new Executive Director of Quaker House, is offering a worship sharing opportunity for Friends who are reconsidering the Peace Testimony in light of…
Challenging Racism / March 31, 2022
A quote from Robin DiAngelo in Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm – “Ibram X. Kendi notes that because the ideology of…
Guilford College Celebration / March 31, 2022
Plenary Keynote Session and Celebration / Thursday, March 31 at 3:15 p.m. / Dana Auditorium | Guilford College Campus Universities Studying Slavery Conference Plenary Session…
From the Religious Education Department / March 31, 2022
Childcare on Sunday Morning Are you planning to attend in-person Zoom in the Meetingroom with a child/children this week? Childcare is available for children ages…
Is New Garden Friends Meeting Welcoming to All? / March 31, 2022
The Anti-racism Committee encourages all New Gardeners with the question: Is our Meeting House a welcoming place to all people? Take a virtual tour Sunday,…
Future Use of New Garden’s Parsonage/ March 31, 2022
Long Range Planning at New Garden Friends Meeting / Our pastoral minister, Margaret Webb, and her family have bought a house and are moving out of…
Vocational Discernment Workshop / March 26, 2022
You’re invited to a free vocational discernment workshop to explore the work you feel called to do in the world. Led by Jen Higgins-Newman and…
Refugee Support Update / March 23, 2022
New Garden continues to co-sponsor a number of Afghan households – join us! Activities includes transportation to the grocery store, medical appointments, family outings to…
Firewood Avaible Soon / March 2022
A big white Oak tree in the front lawn will be taken down. (firewood available). Removal needs to coordinated with the tree crew to get…
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination / March 28, 2022
Debate in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is Monday, 28 March from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CET, Palais…
Update from the COVID Medical Advisory Group / March 23, 2022
Daily case positivity (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) for the state of NC has stabilized…
Challenging Racism / March 23, 2022
From Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm by Robin Diangelo – The author explains why it is important for white people to…
Lobby Opportunity / March 31, 2022
Help End the Devastating War on Yemen: Lobby Opportunity March 26, 2022 marks seven years since the bombing and war started on Yemen. Unfortunately, this…
News from the Religious Education Department / March 23, 2022
Movie Night is Saturday! Join us this Saturday, March 26, 5 – 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a movie and conversation. The movie is…
From the Meeting on Ministry & Counsel / March 23, 2022
On Sunday March 27 – Meeting for Worship will continue in its New Hybrid Format: Our COVID protocols for in-person attendance will remain in effect:…
Help for an Afghan Family / March 23, 2022
Hameed and Habba Safi and family recently arrived from Afghanistan. Hameed was an interpreter for US forces in Afghanistan. The family escaped to this country…
Breakfast 4 Our Friends / March 2022
Help serve “Breakfast 4 Our Friends” to people experiencing homelessness every Saturday morning 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. at the Davie Street Parking Deck in Downtown…
Quaker Action for a Just World: 2022 AFSC Corporation Program / April 2022
Join American Friends Service Committee for a virtual gathering of Friends to discuss what we can do to build a vision of a renewed world.…
North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Virtual Spring Meeting / March 19, 2022
NCFF Virtual Spring Meeting on Saturday, March 19. All New Gardeners are cordially invited to attend the virtual North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Spring Meeting…
Cemetery Tour / March 16, 2022
Cemetery Tour on the Day after the Battle of Guilford Courthouse Anniversary There will be a Cemetery Tour on the Day after the Battle of…
Greensboro EarthQuakers / March 17, 2022
March 17, 2022, 7 – 8 p.m. / Help Greensboro Earth Quakers Plan Actions for 2022. This Thursday, Greensboro Earth Quakers hosts a virtual meeting…
Update from the COVID Medical Advisory Group / March 16, 2022
Daily case positivity (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) for the state of NC has again…
Challenging Racism / March 16, 2022
Of course we are all deeply distressed about the horrors taking place in Ukraine at the hands of Vladimir Putin. And wondering how our country…
News from the Religious Education Department / March 16, 2022
Mark your Calendars for Movie Night ! Join us March 26, 5-7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a movie and conversation. The movie is rated…
Trial Run of Hybrid, Semi-Programmed Meeting for Worship / Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00 pm.
Volunteers are needed to test out all platforms. Please join us either in the worship room, Friendship Hall, by Zoom or by Facebook Live this…
Update from the COVID Medical Advisory Group / March 8, 2022
Daily case positivity (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) has decreased slightly in the last week…
Is New Garden Friends Meeting Welcoming to All? / March 13, 2022
The Anti-racism Committee encourages all New Gardeners to take a tour of our meetinghouse with this primary query in mind: Is our Meeting House a…
Help to End the Devastating War on Yemen / March 13, 2022
Upcoming Adult Forum & Lobby Opportunity March 26, 2022 marks seven years since the bombing and war started on Yemen. Unfortunately, this past month marks…
Challenging Racism / March 9, 2022
Today’s column highlights another little known Black innovator, with a nod to Women’s History Month. It comes from Black Enterprise magazine’s March 3, 2022 article…
Journey to Justice / March 13, 2022
WVAR (White Voices Against Racism) is proud to announce the 2022 Journey to Justice . WVAR will lead an exploration of the book, “We Cry…
From the Tech Team: Next Step / March 16, 2022
The Next Step in virtual worship at New Garden Friends Meeting / The technical team invites you to a community event to launch – and debug…
From the Meeting on Ministry and Counsel / March 9, 2022
Meeting on Ministry and Counsel would like to recognize and remember the Reverend Donald McCoy, former pastor of Raleigh’s Crossroads UMC, a sister church in…
News from the Religious Education Department / March 9, 2022
A Community Project / The Religious Education Committee has begun work on an exciting project and we want your input! We are creating a reusable…
Plans for Sunday, March 13, 2022
This Sunday, Meeting for Worship will continue to be projected in the Meeting Room and hosted on Zoom. Friends are reminded that this is a…
Stand Up for our Public Schools / March – June, 2022
School districts across the country are under attack and Guilford County is no different. Members of New Garden have joined other groups, the Guilford Anti-Racism…
Greensboro EARTH QUAKER News / Meeting March 17, 2022
Join Greensboro Earth Quakers March 17 to plan 2022 Actions. Are you interested in actions you and other Friends can take to confront climate change…
Refugee Support Update / March 8, 2022
We are getting low on our financial contributions. New Garden has been financially supporting some additional families without co-sponsors to cover basic expenses including rent,…
BlackQuaker Project Events / February – April 2022
The BlackQuaker Project with the American Friends Service Committee presents; Black Lives Matter Film Festival 3/12/22 Alaska On Line: Red Boucher Interviews Mahala Ashley Dickerson…
Equity Calendar / March 2022
March is Women’s History Month; March 2 – 1889 Sioux Act reduced Reservation to present size March 2 – Read Across America Day March 8…
Daily Quaker Zoom Meeting for Ukraine / March 2, 2022
We just learned of a Quaker ZOOM Meeting for Ukraine. This is a global, daily, virtual Meeting to hold Ukraine in the Light. The Meeting…
Update from the COVID Medical Advisory Group / March 2, 2022
Daily case positivity (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) has decreased slightly in the last week…
Challenging Racism / March 2, 2022
On June 29, 2021 I shared in this space that it seemed appropriate to me to capitalize both Black and White in our writing. My…
Adult Forum / March 6, 2022
The New Garden Friends Meeting Anti-Racism Committee sent Meeting members and attenders the Pendle Hill pamphlet, “Race, Systemic Violence, and Retrospective Justice: An African American…
From the Meeting on Ministry & Council / March 2, 2022
The Meeting on Ministry and Counsel continues to work with the COVID Advisory Group and our Communications Committee/Tech crew to determine a date to begin…
Update from the COVID Medical Advisory Group / February 23, 2022
Daily case positivity (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) has increased in the last week just…
Challenging Racism / February 23, 2022
My husband Roger and I toured Savannah last week and learned something interesting – that James Oglethorpe, founder of Georgia, was opposed to slavery in…
Reminder from the Meeting on Ministry and Counsel / February 23, 2022
Friends are reminded that while we await technical details to be worked out for hybrid, semi-programmed Meeting for worship indoors, gathering in small groups in…
Adult Forum / February 27, 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 seeing…
Scheduling New Garden Friends Zoom Meetings / February 23, 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…
Coping with Covid / February 15, 2022
Daily case positivity (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) is currently down to 9.6 %, which…
Refugee Support Update / February 15, 2022
We have been providing “complete household setups” for quite a few Afghan families and groups of men who don’t have the support of co-sponsors. This…
Black History Commemoration / February 17, 2022
Join us for this virtual Commemoration of Black History on Thursday, February, 17 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “Black History and the Importance of Collective…
Challenging Racism / February 15, 2022
Friends, the link in last week’s newsletter was incorrect, so I hope you will try again to look at the Underground Railroad website: https://library.guilford.edu/undergroundrr and…
Friends Committee on National Legislation is Hosting Documentary / February 17, 2022
Friends Committee on National Legislation is hosting a virtual showing of the Academy Award nominated documentary Hunger Ward, an up-close and powerful look at the…
Update from the Meeting on Ministry & Council / February 15, 2022
Friends are reminded that while we await technical details to be worked out for hybrid, semi-programmed Meeting for worship indoors, gathering in small groups in…
Adult Forum / February 20, 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 seeing…
Brunswick Stew Sale / February 19, 2022
One of our Partnership churches, Collins Grove U.M. Church, is holding their annual Brunswick Stew Sale fundraiser, Saturday, February 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Challenging Racism / February 10, 2022
Many of us have walked the trail to the Underground Railroad Tree in the Guilford College Woods. Some have also explored the website about 19th…
Black History Event / Lifted Voices / February 12, 2022
Lifted Voices brings the city’s Black history to life from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the Greensboro History Museum. The much-loved…
Update from Meeting on Ministry & Council / February 10, 2022
The Meeting on Ministry and Counsel continues to work with the COVID Advisory Group and our Communications Committee/Tech crew to determine a date to begin…
Coping With Covid / February 10, 2022
Case positively (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) is currently down to 19.3 %, still a…
Upcoming Adult Forums / February 13 & 20, 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 seeing…
Refugee Support Update / February 10, 2022
Needs: Microwaves, blenders/juicers, pressure cookers (simple “old school” not instant pots.), framed mirrors, area rugs, vacuum cleaners, Irons/ironing boards, mattresses & box springs (no kings),…
Coping with COVID / February 1, 2022
Case positively (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) is currently 26.9 %, still an alarming percentage,…
Update from the Meeting on Ministry & Council / February 1, 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,…
Friends Committee on National Legislation / Nominating Committee / February 1, 2022
To: Friends of FCNCL / Friends, we are seeking help from you in filling two positions. We hope that some of you are able to step…
Challenging Racism / February 1, 2022
This is the beginning of Black History Month, but celebrating this can be controversial. Why? Because Black History happens all the time, and some believe…
February 2022 / Equity Calendar
Feb 1 / Chinese New Year Feb 4 / Rosa Parks Day Feb 12 / NAACP founded in NY City 1909 Feb 12 / International…
From the Antiracism Group / February 1, 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…