by WebPost | May 26, 2023 | Care and Counsel
Joseph Akeyo needs a place to stay for one month with his family until
he can move into a property that’s available for him on July 1st. For
the past year, he has been living in Henrico with his two twin
children, Pamela and Joseph. His landlord has terminated Joseph’s
lease and wants the apartment vacated on May 31st. The lease was
terminated because the landlord sold the building where Joseph and his
family were living. The new buyer will move into this building on June
1st, which creates the problem of where Joseph and his family can live
for one month until July 1st.
Joseph’s children attend Godwin High School, and he would like to
remain in the West End. His wife Mary Judith and their baby will
arrive from Kenya on June 5th. He would like three rooms if that is
possible as well as access to a kitchen.
Joseph is able to pay some rent should anyone at RFM be able to
accommodate his large family. He has moved some of his belongings into
temporary storage.
Joseph can be reached at 804 971 7258. His email is josephakeyo@gmail.com
by WebPost | Apr 19, 2023 | Care and Counsel, Current
There is a Prayer for Healing Group at RFM, and its purpose is to support our community with intentional prayers, especially in times of need and loss. We are about fifteen members sending out prayers every two weeks to those who have requested them. The prayer group meets twice a month on Thursdays at 9:00 am on zoom.
If you are in need of prayer or would like to make a prayer request for someone please contact Pearl or Rita Willett.
If you’d like to come to a prayer for healing meeting, we can send you the zoom link. Pearl Satarawala and Rita Willett
by WebPost | Jan 19, 2023 | Announcement, Care and Counsel
Care and Counsel would like to remind Friends that we have a Fund for Sufferings which assists folks in financial distress. It is in addition to the Financial Assistance line in our budget. The money for the Fund for Sufferings come directly from contributions from our meeting members and attenders. If you wish to contribute, write a check to Richmond Friends Meeting with Fund for Sufferings in the memo line. If you need financial assistance, please see a member of Care and Counsel.
by WebPost | Dec 20, 2022 | Aging, Announcement, Care and Counsel
The “Aging in Community Support Group” restructured to a simpler format this past year. In July, the aging group approved a scaled-down organizational structure; essentially needing only a clerk and four care coordinators, dropping the “official” program and social chairs and donating the collected funds in our treasury. This donation was made to Faith Community Church to purchase supplies for the repair of houses of needy seniors.
In summary:
● The Mission Statement is “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 will have one yearly meeting in January. The upcoming January meeting will be held at the Meeting house on Tues. Jan.10th from 4:00-6:00 pm.
● The Aging in Community Group will function autonomously under the care of Care & Counsel.
For more information, contact the current clerk, Ada Hammer or the incoming clerk, Carolyn Moul.
by WebPost | Dec 20, 2022 | Announcement, Care and Counsel
This recommendation follows three meetings over the last two months with a marriage clearness committee composed of Annie Salter, clerk, Catherine Roseberry, Don Miller, and Randee Humphrey.
The recommendation will be held over until January's business meeting, to allow everyone a chance to get acquainted (and reacquainted!) with Maddie and Cameron. Please reach out to them!
Their wedding is planned on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at The Clearing (RFM's retreat center in Amelia County). Care and Counsel will organize a Marriage Committee to assist Cameron and Maddie with their plans, as is the custom when a marriage takes place under the care of Meeting. If you feel led to serve on the Marriage Committee, please reach out to Denna Joy and Sylvia Shurcliff of Care and Counsel.
Randee and Steve Humphrey are hosting a coffee at their home on Saturday, January 21 from 10-noon, so the Meeting community can greet and celebrate Cameron and Maddie. All are welcomed at 1604 Laburnum Park Blvd, RVA 23227. All are welcomed; questions /directions, contact Randee. Drop by and say hi and show your loving support!
by WebPost | Nov 24, 2022 | Announcement, Care and Counsel
The “Aging in Community Support Group” restructured to a simpler format this past year. In July, the aging group approved a scaled-down organizational structure; essentially needing only a clerk and four care coordinators, dropping the “official” program and social chairs and donating the collected funds in our treasury. This donation was made to Faith Community Church to purchase supplies for the repair of houses of needy seniors.
In summary:
● The Mission Statement is “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 will have one yearly meeting in January. The upcoming January meeting will be held at the Meeting house on Tues. Jan.10th from 4:00-6:00.
● The Aging in Community Group will function autonomously under the care of Care & Counsel. For more information, contact the current clerk, Ada Hammer or the incoming clerk, Carolyn Moul
