Quakerism 101

Quakerism 101, a four-session introduction to Quakerism, its history, writings, values, and beliefs begins its first session on Sunday, April 28, at 9:30 a.m.: “The Light Within: What Quakers Believe,” will feature a panel discussion...

Friends Association for Children 150th Anniversary

Friends Association for Children is celebrating their 150th anniversary with a number of events this year. Because Richmond Quakers had a role in their founding just after the Civil War, they hope we can join in celebrating with them.Information about upcoming 150th...

History Highlights

Richmond Friends Meeting (RFM) organized in 1795, and soon built its first Meeting House at 19th and Cary Street in Church Hill. This was the second oldest “church” in Richmond.  We have a long history of religious observance and social justice within the Richmond...

Richmond Friends Meeting History Highlights

Richmond Friends Meeting (RFM) organized in 1795, and soon built its first Meeting House at 19th and Cary Street in Church Hill. This was the second oldest “church” in Richmond.  We have a long history of religious observance and social justice within the Richmond...

Quaker Bibliography

Friends for 350 Years BY HOWARD BRINTON, WITH AN HISTORICAL UPDATE BY MARGARET HOPE BACON Overview of basic Quaker understandings and practices. Topics covered include the light within, meeting for worship, vocal ministry, reaching decisions, the meeting community,...