Jan 19, 2020 | Announcement, Committees, Peace and Social Concerns
Love casts out fear and is a potent alternative to hate. Faith communities will gather to offer opportunities to strengthen our resolve to love. White Supremacists gather in our town with the intent of spreading fear and hate. We need to be as committed to peace...
Jan 18, 2020 | Announcement, Peace and Social Concerns
Peace and Social Concerns Committee will facilitate a webinar series from American Friends Service Committee. We will gather monthly, Jan 28 to May 26,th 8-10 pm, for “Changing Systems, Changing Ourselves”.” During this webinar, we will learn ways to “offer...
Jan 12, 2020 | Announcement, Peace and Social Concerns
Monacan Chief Kenneth Branham spoke at the Meeting House on November 22nd as part of a Native American educational event. He has asked that we support the Monacan people in protecting their ancestral lands by signing onto a letter to Governor Northam and Commander...
Jan 5, 2020 | Announcement, Peace and Social Concerns
We invite you to join us for our once a month walking peace vigil, “Take a Second for Peace”. We’ll meet in front of the new statue at the VA Museum, “Rumors of War”, at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11. We walk from there to Broad...
Nov 16, 2019 | Announcement, Peace and Social Concerns
Please join us tomorrow, 11/17 after Meeting for Business for our fundraising lunch for the Unitive Justice Re-Entry program. Come learn about this unique program—to be taught by two men who were imprisoned for violent crimes, transformed their lives in prison and are...
Oct 16, 2019 | Announcement, Peace and Social Concerns
This Sunday is a busy day- but come, drop in, even if you can’t come for the entire time. Central Virginia Sanctuary Network is hosting their annual fall event at Temple Beth-El. Join us for delicious tamales, a silent auction, and the opportunity to learn more...