by WebPost | Apr 10, 2024 | Current
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...
by WebPost | Dec 18, 2008 | History - RFM
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...
by WebPost | Dec 18, 2008 | History - Quaker, Peace and Social Concerns, Testimonies, Writings - RFM
Friends affirm a Biblical basis for the peace testimony. A Prince of Peace was prophesied who would bring in a Peaceable Kingdom. “Thou shalt not kill” is one of the Ten Commandments. Jesus taught and lived peacemaking and love of enemy. George Fox similarly counseled...
by WebPost | Dec 21, 2004 | History - RFM
RICHMOND FRIENDS MEETING Building Committee Request Approved by the Financial Stewardship Committee To be recommended to Meeting for Business on December 19, 2004 The Building Committee, requests that Financial Stewardship consider and recommend to the next Meeting...
by WebPost | Dec 18, 2000 | History - RFM, Writings - RFM
By Donna Knicely, member of the History Committee If you have lived in Richmond very long at all, you have probably heard of the Friends Association for Children. And, as a Quaker, you have probably wondered what the connection is between the two. The following...
