by WebPost | Apr 7, 2026 | Activity, AFSC, Gaza, Israel, Palestine, Peace and Social Concerns, Social justice
Don’t miss the rescheduled May 3 discernment workshop on joining the Apartheid-Free Communities Coalition, to be held at Richmond Friends Meeting, in person and online.
An ice storm bumped our guest speaker from the February schedule, but now, fresh back from Israel/Palestine, Steve Chase will speak to Friends about nurturing a sustainable peace by ending our complicity with the US-backed system of apartheid in Palestine … how Quakers can work nonviolently and effectively for peace, justice, and equality for all Palestinians and Jewish Israelis.
On First Day, May 3rd, Steve will speak at 1:00, with ample time for questions and discussion. This will follow the usual 11:00 am worship, then snacks and finger food, at the Richmond Meetinghouse, 4500 Kensington Ave., Richmond 23221. Or all are invited to attend virtually at this zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84881595048?pwd=Wty8zKfYpVh8iBVeuD5oCrotOp20H2.1
Steve Chase is a long-time Quaker activist, educator, and writer. He is a member Friends Meeting of Washington and is FMW’s Liaison to the American Friends Service Committee. In 2017, he began his public ministry on seeking a just peace in Israel/Palestine with the publication of his Pendle Hill pamphlet #445, Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions? A Quaker Zionist Rethinks Palestinian Rights.
by WebPost | Apr 6, 2026 | Activity, Building and Grounds, Kensington, Meeting House, Workday
Friends, please join us for a morning of maintaining our meetinghouse and the grounds. Saturday, April 25, 9 to 12: Come for an hour or two or three. We will be planting and weeding, spreading mulch in the playground, fixing up the handicap ramp, cleaning woodwork inside and oiling benches. Come! We need you. Rain date is May 2.
by WebPost | Mar 24, 2026 | Activity, Clearing, Workday
You are cordially encouraged to join our lively crew for a workday at The Clearing on Saturday, April 4 from 9 AM until as long as you want to stay. We will be doing various jobs such as gardening, painting, and window washing. Age and ability are not factors. Please come if you’re just looking for company. You may let either Joe Ball (973-309-4415) or Al Best (804-698-9624) know if you can make it.
by WebPost | Mar 24, 2026 | Activity, Archive, Care and Counsel, Memorial meeting for worship
Please join us to reflect on the life of friend, Chris Maxwell, with a memorial meeting for worship on Saturday, April 4 at 11 am.
by WebPost | Mar 16, 2026 | Activity, Earthcare, Hike
The Earthcare Working Group (ECWG) will host a Spring Hike and Picnic as a social event for Meeting on Sunday, April 12, 1 to 3 pm, at
James River Park Pony Pasture. Meet at 1:00 pm at the Pony Pasture parking lot. Bring a bag lunch and good walking shoes. The Working Group will provide drinks. Margaret Porter-Daniel and Katy Rugg will share information on medicinal plants along the way.