by WebPost | Oct 18, 2023 | Aging, Care and Counsel, Current
The “Aging in Community Support Group” is open to members and attenders of retirement age.
From our Mission Statement “We want to help each other. We want to be a source of practical, emotional, and spiritual support to help each other as we age in community.” Membership is open to retirement age members and attenders of Richmond Friends Meeting. Membership is open to non-Quaker spouses.
The aging group has one yearly meeting in September and functions autonomously under the care of Care & Counsel. For more information about the group or if you are interested in joining us, contact the current clerk, Carolyn Moul.
by WebPost | Oct 18, 2023 | Current, Ministry and Worship
Ministry & Worship Committee wants to let you know that if you have trouble hearing messages during Meeting for Worship, you are welcome to pick up a hearing assistance device at the front door. They are easy to use. The Greeter can help you put it on.
by WebPost | Oct 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Do you have input for Peace and Social Concerns? Are there issues you would like addressed, programs you would like to have? Please respond to a survey available on the RFM website or pick one up a paper copy from the table in the vestibule. Although we cannot promise to take on all issues suggested, we would value your input when we set our priorities in early January. If you wish to have a bigger voice, join our committee and be part of the effort! Link to survey below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwxWkDr4cpkNYL0wC_4V5z7tNHtEKQRLbEb91gao4UOY_hgg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link
by WebPost | Oct 12, 2023 | Peace and Social Concerns
Our State Legislative government has an enormous impact on how we individually and corporately live our Faith in our day to day lives. Your vote is one way to “speak Truth to Power” and support the enactment of policies that are congruent with our testimonies. This year, 100 % of our legislative seats are up for election, so it is an especially important year to vote.
To vote you must be registered and go to the proper polling place. To make sure that your registration is accurate or to register to vote, go to https://www.elections.virginia.gov/. League of Women Voters provides another portal to check registration in addition to providing information about your ballot. Their site is https://www.vote411.org/virginia
If you need assistance to access your information, there will be someone with their computer to assist you at the rise of Meeting this Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Deadlines:October 16th: deadline for on line and mail in registrationsSame Day registrations begin on Oct 17th. It is only available:in-person at the general registrar’s office for your localityat your satellite early voting site during the early voting periodat your precinct on Election Day.
If you need an transportation to the polls you can contact Ellen Arginteanu or Randee Humphrey (information in directory)
by WebPost | Oct 10, 2023 | Baltimore Yearly Meeting, Current
Community Work Day at BYM camps- help prepare the camps for the winter.
CAMP SHILOH
Spend time in the Shenandoah cleaning, making repairs and putting camp to bed for the winter.
October 14th
CAMP CATOCTON
October 28th
