First Friends: A Greensboro, NC Quaker Church

Scenes from Pastoral Minister Deborah Suess’s homecoming, following her four month sabbatical.

This Sunday, Trisha Taylor helps us to welcome back Deborah and say goodbye to Evelyn & Lisa. All are welcome to celebrate at the rise of Meeting with a special lunch, music, and sabbatical Q&A with Deborah.

To read the bulletin, click here: June 3_2012

This Sunday, all are welcome to join Quakerism 101 at 10am in the Fellowship Hall for a Q&A panel. Sheila brings a message titled, “Property Lines: Finding Center” at 11am Meeting for Worship, and is joined on the facing bench by the Peachey family.

Celebration of Life- NEXT SUNDAY! Please join Trisha Taylor in saying farewell to Evelyn and Lisa, welcoming back Deborah, and wrapping up the sabbatical journey. Trisha speaks at 10am and 11am. All are welcomed to lunch at the rise of meeting in the Fellowship Hall.

To view the bulletin, click here: May 27_2012

This Sunday, Bill Davis brings a message titled “God in Us; Us in God” at 11am.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar: Trisha Taylor joins us June 3 as we welcome back Deborah and say farewell to Evelyn & Lisa. Our celebratory lunch at the rise of meeting will include a catered meal and music by the Quaker DJ’s- ALL WELCOME!

To view the bulletin, click here: May 20_2012

This Sunday: Jack Kirk speaks on the Headwaters of Quakerism at 10am in the Fellowship Hall, and Bill Davis brings the message at 11am. You don’t want to miss it!
And don’t forget to come by the Yard Sale on Saturday, 8am-1pm. Contact Lisa Moran to find out how you can help with set-up and/or clean-up

Even though we cancelled our annual Dining for Friends dinner, you can still make a donation to Triad Health Project and get your ticket to the Dessert Gala! Friday, May 19 at The Terrace, the gala is always a fantastic celebration, and this year Sleeping Booty Band will be providing live music. Come by First Friends to leave your donation and get your ticket!

This Sunday, we honor our graduates during 11am Meeting for Worship. Sheila brings a message titled “Carving Tunnels of Hope”. Join us at 10am for Quakerism 101 in the Fellowship Hall.

To read the bulletin, click here: May 13_2012

This Sunday, join us for the first of several weeks of “Quakerism 101″- looking at Quaker history, core values, and Meeting structure. This week, Lisa Moran will share about her trip to Africa and Friends World Committee for Consultation.

At 11am Meeting for Worship, Lisa Moran brings a message titled “NZURI (I am well)”. To read the bulletin, click here: May 6_2012

We’re going to the zoo…you can come too! Saturday, May 12- meet at the Meetinghouse by 9:45am so we can ride together. Wear comfy walking shoes and bring a bottle of water. You can either buy lunch there or pack a sack lunch (no coolers allowed inside). Contact Lisa Moran with questions or to sign up.

This Sunday, Evelyn Jadin brings a message titled “In-Between-Spaces”, and is joined by Lawrence Ross on the facing bench.

To read the bulletin, click here: April 29_2012