by WebPost | Aug 16, 2004 | Archive, Writings - RFM
Beyond All Expectation II In need of companions for the path, I was drawn by a Friend’s example Toward Meeting’s open door… Where beyond all expectation I found myself at home! It seems my heart was read at once By this company of seekers, For beyond all...
by WebPost | Dec 18, 2000 | Archive, History - RFM, Writings - RFM
By Donna Knicely, member of the History Committee If you have lived in Richmond very long at all, you have probably heard of the Friends Association for Children. And, as a Quaker, you have probably wondered what the connection is between the two. The following...
by WebPost | Dec 18, 2000 | Archive, History - Quaker, Peace and Social Concerns
[Below a transcription of the 1802 Quaker petition against slavery presented to the Virginia legislature. Among those signing this petition are Samuel Parsons (the father of Samuel Pleasants Parsons, whose house survives at 601 Spring Street in Oregon Hill) and James...
by WebPost | Dec 18, 2000 | Archive, History - RFM, Meeting House
1795 — “At a Monthly Meeting held at White Oak Swamp. 2nd day, 7th month, 1795. The members of Swamp Meeting were joined to Richmond Meeting which is to be held on First and Fourth days of the week, and to begin on the First Day the 15th of this month.”...
