New Garden Friends Meeting is an inclusive, welcoming faith community in the tradition of the Religious Society of Friends. Our members and attenders represent a wide range of religious backgrounds and traditions. Grounded in more than 250 years of Quaker heritage, New Garden remains a vital Meeting for those who seek that of God in every person.
Dear Friends, In lightly programmed worship this past week, I read a poem by Mary Oliver called “Whistling Swans.” I love Mary Oliver’s poetry, and some lines from this poem stood out for me. Lines like “don’t worry about what language you use, God no doubt understands them all.” I am grateful to be part of a community that uses different language for God and hears the voice of the Spirit in the whistling swans…
At the rise of Meeting on Sunday there will be a carry-in meal followed by our regular Monthly Meeting for Business. Clinton D. Corcoran Clerk, New Garden Friends Meeting
New Garden Friends Meeting is sponsoring a new refugee family. A Mom and Dad with 4 kids, ages 3-11. Both parents were professionals in Afghanistan and speak excellent English. They have very impressive resumes and the Dad is very anxious to go to work. Waseem (the Dad) was able to take the driver’s test and get his license and would love to have a car. If anyone has any leads on a used car or…
Join Marcy Reid-Smith and Judy Haughee-Bartlett for an introductory session designed to better prepare you to visit a member of our community in their home or care facility. On the schedule: fun, fellowship, role playing, wisdom sharing and guidance! Commitment: After attending the session, volunteers will be paired with an individual to visit once each month. Visits may last 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the needs of the individual. All are welcome! When: February…
Every 2nd Friday New Garden Friends Meeting hosts Parents Night Out from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call the office to reserve childcare for your night out. ([email protected] or 336 292-5487)
Where to begin, or where to look for additional resources to aid in your quest to become antiracist? Here is a link published by the University of North Carolina and shared with me by Tina Fisher of the Peace and Social Concerns Committee. This could keep me busy for the rest of my life-long endeavor to become an antiracist: diversity.unc.edu/anti-racism-resources Thank you, Tina! If any of you have resources that have been helpful to you,…
Women of all ages…the Quaker Lake Camp Women’s Retreat is back! Join us on March 4 for a day of worship, relaxation, and fellowship. The cost is $50 per person, and it includes a light breakfast and lunch. For more information and to complete registration/payment, visit https://www.quakerlakecamp.org/womens-retreat. The registration deadline is February 24.
Dear Friends, Many of you know that I’ve been involved in a documentary film project about Rosenwald Schools for a (very) long time. Several of you have generously supported the non-profit that Jere Snyder and I started (Longleaf Productions) to do this work. Now, at long last, we have something to show for it. “Unlocking the Doors of Opportunity / The Rosenwald Schools of North Carolina” will be screened at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4,…
Moving Medicaid Expansion Forward FCNCL is partnering with Health Action NC (HANC) in support of their “Love Thy Neighbor” themed lobby day on Valentine’s Day February 14. You can help by signing up to participate in a Call Your Legislator Action Hour, 11 am Feb. 7 via Zoom. You can also help by signing up for in-person or Zoom lobbying of your legislators on Feb. 14. email: [email protected] web: fcncl.org Help us gauge our effectiveness:…
Training – February 7th, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. ON ZOOM Lobby Day – February 28th, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. / 16 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC Dear faith and religious community leaders, Thank you for your interest in and partnership on organizing around issues of abortion and reproductive justice in NC. We all know that this legislative session has the potential to usher in new harsher restrictions for reproductive healthcare in our state AND that…
