First Friends: A Greensboro, NC Quaker Church http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org First Friends Meeting is an inclusive Quaker Meeting where all are welcome. We serve the Greensboro, NC community. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:51:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Sunday, May 20: Bill Davis speaking at 11am http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/sunday-may-20-bill-davis-speaking-at-11am/ http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/sunday-may-20-bill-davis-speaking-at-11am/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 14:51:19 +0000 rheagney http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/?p=513 Continue reading →]]> 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

]]> http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/sunday-may-20-bill-davis-speaking-at-11am/feed/ 0 Quakerism 101 and the Yard Sale! http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/quakerism-101-and-the-yard-sale/ http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/quakerism-101-and-the-yard-sale/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 14:19:18 +0000 rheagney http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/?p=511 Continue reading →]]> 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

]]> http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/quakerism-101-and-the-yard-sale/feed/ 0 Dining for Friends http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/dining-for-friends/ http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/dining-for-friends/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 17:01:25 +0000 rheagney http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/?p=509 Continue reading →]]> 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!

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To read the bulletin, click here: May 13_2012

]]> http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/sunday-may-13-graduate-sunday-sheila-hoyer-speaking-at-11am/feed/ 0 Sunday, May 6: Quakerism 101 at 10am; Lisa Moran speaks at 11am http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/sunday-may-6-quakerism-101-at-10am-lisa-moran-speaks-at-11am/ http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/sunday-may-6-quakerism-101-at-10am-lisa-moran-speaks-at-11am/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 17:53:27 +0000 rheagney http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/?p=497 Continue reading →]]> 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

]]> http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/sunday-may-6-quakerism-101-at-10am-lisa-moran-speaks-at-11am/feed/ 0 We’re going to the Zoo! http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/were-going-to-the-zoo/ http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/were-going-to-the-zoo/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 15:17:07 +0000 rheagney http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/?p=495 Continue reading →]]> 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.

]]> http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/05/were-going-to-the-zoo/feed/ 0 Sunday, April 29: Evelyn speaking at 11am http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/04/sunday-april-29-evelyn-speaking-at-11am/ http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/04/sunday-april-29-evelyn-speaking-at-11am/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:37:49 +0000 rheagney http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/?p=491 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

]]> http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/04/sunday-april-29-evelyn-speaking-at-11am/feed/ 0 Sunday, April 22: Sheila speaking at 11am; Discernment Meeting with Peace & Social Concerns http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/04/sunday-april-22-sheila-speaking-at-11am-discernment-meeting-with-peace-social-concerns/ http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/04/sunday-april-22-sheila-speaking-at-11am-discernment-meeting-with-peace-social-concerns/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:25:17 +0000 rheagney http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/?p=484 Continue reading →]]> This Sunday, Sheila brings a message titled “Disentangle the Triangle” at 11am Meeting for Worship. Peace & Social Concerns wraps up their discernment process with a pizza lunch at the rise of Meeting- all are welcome to join. To read the bulletin, click here: April 22_2012

]]> http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/04/sunday-april-22-sheila-speaking-at-11am-discernment-meeting-with-peace-social-concerns/feed/ 0 We Discern: A Conversation About Amendment 1 http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/04/we-discern-a-conversation-about-amendment-1/ http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/04/we-discern-a-conversation-about-amendment-1/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:58:35 +0000 rheagney http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/?p=482 Continue reading →]]> How will this proposed Amendment effect our state?  Is this truly an effort to protect marriage and families?  What will happen if Amendment 1 is voted in? Join us and bring your questions and/or thoughts on this topic.

Presented By: Marshall Hurley . Tommy Wrenn, & Sheila Hoyer- Saturday, April 21st 9am to Noon, Fellowship Hall, First Friends Meeting. **Childcare Provided. All Welcome- invite your friends.

 

]]> http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/04/we-discern-a-conversation-about-amendment-1/feed/ 0 Mitchell-Artz Family http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/04/mitchell-artz-family/ http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/2012/04/mitchell-artz-family/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:15:22 +0000 rheagney http://www.firstfriendsmeeting.org/?p=478 Continue reading →]]> Jacynthia’s father, Dan Artz, passed away last week. Please hold the family in prayer.

Friends are invited to Lowe Funeral Home, 2205 South Church Street, Burlington, NC, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 with Funeral Services at St. Mark’s Church, Burlington, NC, on Wednesday, April 18, at 11 a.m. Ohio friends are asked to join the family on Thursday, April 19 from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Denzer-Farrison-Hottinger and Snyder Funeral Home, 360 East Center Street, Marion, OH, and are invited to attend Dan’s graveside memorial service at Marion Cemetery at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20.

Donations in Dan’s honor may be made to: Moses H. Cone Cardiac ICU Department, Greensboro, NC, Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, or the faith community of your choice. The family expresses appreciation to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro for their support with special gratitude to Therese Bacon, RN.

You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com

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