by WebPost | Jun 23, 2026 | Activity, AFSC, Current, Gaza, Israel, Peace and Social Concerns, Social justice
With thanks to Steve Chase for his May 3 presentation on AFSC’s position on apartheid in Israel/Palestine, the Peace & Social Concerns Committee recommends that Meeting consider endorsing the Apartheid-Free Pledge below. However, since this merits more...
by WebPost | May 19, 2026 | Activity, AFSC, Social justice
Please join us for “Love as Action—Richmond.” This one-hour silent witness will be held on Sunday, June 14, at 1 pm in the median of Monument Ave between Commonwealth Ave and Westmoreland St. The action is publicly posted on the AFSC website and RFM social media, and...
by WebPost | May 19, 2026 | Activity, Courageous Conversations, Current, Race and Racism, Racial Justice Team, Social justice
Following on the heels of the recent workshop on having Courageous Conversations in Multi-Racial Setting, the Racial Justice Team is sponsoring another program on initiating difficult conversations. We will explore ways to talk wisely across racial and other...
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...
by WebPost | Jan 3, 2026 | Earthcare, Peace and Social Concerns, Social justice
All are welcome to an informational program with guest speaker Tim Cywinski, Communication Director of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter on First Day, January 11 at the rise of Meeting (12:30 – 2:00 pm). The Earthcare Working Group, continuing our...
by WebPost | Nov 18, 2024 | Announcement, Business Meeting, Race & Racism ad hoc, Social justice
Come learn and contribute to RFM’s on-going discernment around race and racism. After a two-year process involving deep listening, study, and prayerful reflection, the Ad Hoc Committee on Race & Racism presented a proposed action/implementation plan at the...
