Richmond (VA) Friends Meeting

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

RE Announcements for New School Year

by | Aug 17, 2026 | Children and Religious Education, Current, RE

Upcoming Dates

  • August 29th – (10-Noon) ASCVa Workshop: Introduction to Neurodiversity
  • August 29th – (Noon-3) RE Teacher Planning
  • August 30th – Nominating Committee
  • September 6th – First Sunday All Ages Class
  • September 6th – (12:15-1 PM) Willow Working Group Meeting
  • September 13th – First Day of Age-Grouped Classes for 2026-2027

Supply Closet – Do not drop off donations

RE closet is full of supplies ready for our teachers to use this fall. If you have supplies you think might be useful for RE, please talk to a member of the RE committee before bringing them to the meeting house. If we are unable to use the supplies, we encourage people to recycle or donate to ScrapRVa or local art teachers/schools.

Getting Ready for 2026-2027 RE Classes

Elementary Class (Ages 5-8) Our elementary class is fully staffed!

Junior Young Friends Class (Ages 9-12): We are looking for 2 teachers for our JYF class. This age group is so much fun. It is also a vital age for making long-term connections with our community. Do you remember what middle school or junior high school was like? Kids in this class are both gaining confidence in their growing independence and self-consciousness around peers all at once. They are experiencing cool stuff all the time and have intense interests. They have learned about S.P.I.C.E.S. for years. They want to learn about Quaker history and key figures, act, make videos, and generally just have fun together.

Young Friends Class (Ages 13-17):  We are also looking for an additional teacher and assistant for the Young Friends class. We have a great teacher in place who could use a co-teacher to fill in when they are not available. Commitment should not be more than once/month. Let me tell you about this class. They are exploring Quakerism and current events in relation to their personal spiritual journeys. These discussions can serve to guide them into adulthood. Each student travels that journey in a way unique to them. One kid might be an attentive student. Another will talk about anime. One kid will just observe but hear every word. Then there are a few who visit when they can, bringing wisdom only a teen can on the spur of the moment.

Background checks filed with RFM are required to volunteer with our children.  If you’d like to walk alongside our amazing children for a school year, contact Elizabeth Price.

ASCVa Workshop

Saturday, August 29th is our annual RE Workshop and Teacher Planning Day. The morning session, Introduction to Neurodiversity, will be a presentation by the Autism Society of Central Virginia beginning at 10 AM until noon. It is for anyone interested in learning more about neurodivergence and how to better interact with children who see the world differently than we do.

The session will include:

  • Understand neurodiversity and ASD and how it impacts children.
  • Learn how to set up classrooms that support all learners.
  • Explore the functions of behavior and the ABC model.
  • Practice proactive and de-escalation strategies.
  • Apply skills through real-life scenarios.

Sign-up sheets are available on the bulletin board at RFM, or you may contact Elizabeth Price.

Teacher Planning Afternoon

Following the workshop on August 29th, teachers and assistants are invited to enjoy lunch provided by RE and spend the afternoon planning together. If you plan to teach or assist in an age-related classroom, please plan to receive intro materials and begin planning for classes beginning September 13th!

  • We are looking for 2 teachers for our Junior Young Friends class.
  • We are also looking for an additional teacher and assistant for the Young Friends class.