The GatheringThe annual Quaker weeklong retreat, The Gathering, will finally happen in person at Radford University. This Friends General Conference (FGC) event will take place July 3 - 9. Plans for the workshops and other events are coming together. More information...
News and Activities
What is the Care and Counsel Committee?
A longtime Friend remembers that when she first arrived at Richmond Friends Meeting, she heard lots of announcements about Karen Counsel. She thought, Who is this person? She certainly is busy!Yes, the Care and Counsel committee is busy, but there are lots of hands to...
Book Drive for Children’s Books
From now through Jan. 16, 2022, RE classes are collecting new and gently used children's books. Books for infants through 3 years old will be donated to Little Hands Virginia, a non-profit organization that provides essentials to babies (0-3yrs) and families in need...
The Care and Counsel Grant Program for Internet Access
Jim Thoroman and Allen Lee are teaming up to work with RFM members and attenders who may wish to apply for Comcast’s publicly available program, Internet Essentials. It provides internet service to qualified individuals at $9.95/month (plus tax) or about $120/year...
FGC Conference 2022
The annual Quaker weeklong retreat, The Gathering, will finally happen in person at Radford College. This Friends General Conference (FGC) event will take place July 3 - 9. Plans for the workshops and other events are coming together. More information will...
The Care and Counsel Grant Program for Internet Access
Jim Thoroman and Allen Lee are teaming up to work with RFM members and attenders who may wish to apply for Comcast’s publicly available program, Internet Essentials. It provides internet service to qualified individuals at $9.95/month (plus tax) or about $120/year...
Remembering Our Beloved Community at Meeting for Remembrance, Nov. 7 at The Clearing
We will hold a Meeting for Remembrance at The Clearing on the first Sunday of November, November 7, at 11:00 am. This special worship session, sponsored by Care & Counsel and Ministry & Worship, will differ from a typical Meeting for Worship because we expect...
RACE TO PEACE
From the Peace & Social Concerns Committee RACE TO PEACE and support Quaker House Quaker House provides counseling and support to service members who are questioning their role in the military; educates them, their families, and the public about military issues;...
Spiritual Formations
Spiritual Formation Registration Deadline is First Day September 26! You can email the form below to Jim Thoroman at jothoro1917@gmail.com, or call him at 804-349-8231. Spiritual Formation is available on Zoom or in...
Earthcare Program Series Announcement – this Friday
Please join us for our first in a series of six programs focussed on Earthcare and the Climate Crisis, hosted by the Earthcare Working Group and the Climate Change Friendly 8s. All programs will be held via ZOOM (until safe otherwise), the second Fridays of the month...