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Genocide in Gaza statement endorsed by RFM

by WebPost | Nov 11, 2025 | AFSC, Business Meeting, Gaza, Minuted Decisions, Peace and Social Concerns

Richmond Friends Meeting endorsed the statement on genocide in Gaza at Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business on November 16, 2025. The statement available at this link — Quaker organizations discern genocide is occurring in Gaza and urge courageous...

Policy Regarding the Display of Quaker/RFM Banners in Demonstrations

by WebPost | Jul 24, 2025 | Uncategorized

(The following policy was approved in Seventh Month meeting for business.) Our Richmond Friends Meeting banners are approved for display at demonstrations and marches, with the following stipulations: 1.     Our banners are used in gatherings that...

Ad Hoc Committee on Race & Racism Final Report

by WebPost | Feb 11, 2025 | History - RFM, Minuted Decisions, Race & Racism ad hoc

Summary of Recommended Actions for Richmond Friends Meeting 2025 and 2026 Form a three-person Race and Racial Justice Team, whose members will serve two-year terms, under the care of the Clerk of Meeting. Reparations to Indigenous peoples – Form a short-term ad hoc...

Minute Against Violence in the Region of Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank

by WebPost | May 20, 2024 | Gaza, Israel, Minuted Decisions, Peace and Social Concerns

We, the members of the Richmond (VA) Friends Meeting are heartbroken and stricken with horror and grief at the recent renewed eruption of violence in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.  We call for an immediate ceasefire by both Israel and Hamas, the prompt release...

Recent Posts

  • Indigenous Reparations Ad Hoc Update, December 2025
  • Report on Baltimore Yearly Meeting Called Interim Meeting
  • Reading Between the Lines in-person, March 1
  • Our beloved community in the time of ICE: Threshing on March 21
  • March 8 Luncheon for CrossOver Healthcare
  • Race and Racial Justice Team, Richmond Friends Meeting 2025 Report
  • Meetinghouse Open for Committee Use
  • In-Person Meetings for Worship and RE canceled for February 1
  • No In-Person Meeting Sunday, January 25
  • Reading Between the Lines, February 1, 9-10 am
  • RE Announcements for February & March 2026
  • Earthcare Working Group Explores Environmental Concerns from Data Centers and AI, January 11

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