Introduction to Neurodiversity, a presentation by the Autism Society of Central Virginia will be held in the community room on Saturday, August 29th from 10 am to Noon. This is RE’s annual workshop and Teacher Planning Day. Register by adding your name to one of the...
News and Activities
Apartheid-Free Pledge
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...
Sacred Heart Center Fundraiser
Join Peace & Social Concerns Committee for lunch and fundraising for the Sacred Heart Center on July 12 at rise of meeting. “Since 1990, the Sacred Heart Center has stood as a vibrant hub of hope and opportunity for Latino families in Richmond. Our mission is...
Reading Between the Lines
The Adult Spiritual Education committee will host a one-hour Reading Between the Lines (Bible Workbench) on Sunday, July 5, from 9-10 a.m. on Zoom. We’ll discuss Matthew 11: 25-30: what does it take to be free of burdens imposed on us by someone else’s inaccurate...
Supporting the Immigrant Community
If you have been looking for ways to stand with our immigrant neighbors as they face harassment and possible arrest and deportation, the Immigrant Solidarity Informal Committee (under the care of the Race and Racial Justice Team) has developed this guide to help you...
Meeting for Weeding, June 20
Looking to get out in this nice weather? Want to see immediate results to your efforts? Join the garden team for our June Meeting for Weeding is this Saturday, June 20, from 8:30-10:30 am. Come for as much time as you like. No tools, no problem. Our Meeting grounds...
Passing of Juan Whittington
Juan Whittington died unexpectedly on Wednesday night, May 20 and we will have a memorial meeting for worship on Saturday, July 18 at 2 pm at the meetinghouse. The memorial meeting will be followed by a reception. Please click this link to read Juan's obituary:...
“Love as Action–Richmond” June 14 at 1 pm
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...
Courageous Conversations Continued
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...
Reading Between the Lines on Break in June
Reading Between the Lines (Bible Workbench) will not meet in June.
