Richmond (VA) Friends Meeting

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

Meetinghouse from Kensington Avenue

Hearing Assistance during Worship

by | 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.

Joseph and Mary Judy Otieno

by | Oct 9, 2023 | Care and Counsel, Current

Since moving to this country about a year ago, Mary Judith has been unable to work because of the status of her immigration documents. Joseph has consulted his lawyer, whom he has known for a long while, for legal help in changing the status of her documents. Their total bill is $4655 - $1950 for legal fees; $1450 for the cost of changing the status of immigration documents and $1450 for medical testing.

Richmond Friends Meeting can not be an intermediary in this cause, but individuals can financially help them if they are so led. Gifts are not tax-deductible. Any gift to them should be given to Joseph and Mary Judith directly. For their contact information, please contact Sylvia Shurcliff.

Richmond Quakers Vote!

by | Sep 22, 2023 | Current

It's time to move toward our Meeting's goal of 100% participation in the November 7, 2023, polling.
Here's a link to a site where you can:
-- Confirm your registration
--- Register (if you haven't already!)
-- Request a mailed ballot.
-- Ask to vote by mail in this and all future elections.
Right here:
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

If you'd already asked for ongoing vote-by-mail, ballots were supposed to be sent today, so watch your mailbox.
Thanks
Peace & Social Concerns Committee

Upcoming Adult Spiritual Education Events

by | Sep 22, 2023 | Adult Spiritual Education, Current

Adult Spiritual Education will be holding two sessions on the Pendle Hill pamphlet, "Reclaiming the Transcendent. God in Process" by Thomas Gates. Both sessions will be held on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:00 and will be hybrid: available on Zoom and in person in the Worship Room.

  • October 14 - God is Less like a King and More Like an Energy Field. Pages 3 to the middle of page 9.
  • November 11 - The God/Gods You Don't Believe In. Pages 9 to 16
    Pre-reading is strongly encouraged because we believe you will more deeply benefit from the ideas presented and we would love to benefit from your seasoned thoughts and reflections. Of course, we warmly welcome you whether you have read the pamphlet or not. We will have extra pamphlets available at the sessions, so if you're curious you'll be able to participate.
    If you plan on attending, especially if you would like the pamphlet, please email or speak to Beth Morrison, Ellen Arginteanu, Allen Lee, or Monica Shaw.

Friendly Eight Groups Are Forming

by | Sep 22, 2023 | Care and Counsel, Current

So far there are 11 friendly eights groups to choose from. Sign-up sheets remain posted until October 1st. (Even after that date, please feel free to contact the conveners if you are interested.) Groups begin in October. Contact the convener directly for information and meeting time.

  1. Old friends / New friends. Contact person: Sylvia Shurcliff. Elizabeth Smith has offered to be one of the hosts. Care and Counsel is helping her find another co-host for ’23-’24. Please step forward, if you feel led.
  2. A Course in Miracles. Contact Margaret Porter Daniel
  3. Jam Friends Ensemble - Contact St. Clair Allmond
  4. People of Color in American Fiction Book Group. Contact Allen Lee
  5. Games Group. Contact Anna-Marie Bolin
  6. Listening for Spirit in Contemplation. Contact Sylvia Shurcliff
  7. Stitchers. Contact Julia Hebner
  8. Clearing and Making Space. Contact Katy Rugg and Sallie Rugg
  9. Quaker Men’s Group. Contact Joe Ball (also Ben Hebner or David Depp)
  10. Historical Jesus Book Group. Contact Allen Lee
  11. Prayers for Healing Group. Contact Pearl Ball