Tragic news from Karen Kain’s husband ( via Facebook) To All Karen / Ziggy's friends and family. This is Ben, Karen's Australian Husband. I am sorry to have some tragic news to share. I have tried to contact as many people as possible in person over the last 5 hours,...
News and Activities
Wayne W. Finegar II Named New Executive Director of Quaker House
The Board of Directors of Quaker House is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne W. Finegar II to the position of Executive Director, effective March 1, 2022 Mr. Finegar graduated from Swarthmore College in 1989 with a BA in Philosophy and received a JD...
We’re Back!
The Meeting House is open to in person worship beginning March 6th. 9:30 Meeting for Worship, 11am Blended Meeting for Worship, and monthly Meeting for Worship at the Clearing. Masks recommended and social distancing required.
Add a Little Art to Your Life
Friend Michael Pierce has recently organized and curated several art exhibitions for his students and that he thought some of you might also like to see. Several of these shows include Friends or have connections to Friends that you may know. You can contact Michael...
ASE Spring Series: On Being a Quaker
ASE is delighted to announce that the Spring Series is taking shape. The series will focus on fundamental aspects of Quakerism and our community’s experience of them. These sessions are intended for all of us to deepen our knowledge and experience of Quakerism, from...
The Gathering
Friends, for the latest on the Gathering, go to: https://www.fgcquaker.org/connect/gathering Remember, Adult Spiritual Education has funds to support Friends attending the Gathering. Registration DetailsWhen to Register Early Registration starts April 11,...
Black Quaker Leaders series
Beginning on Feb 12, 2022, continuing every other Saturday, until April 9, 2022, the American Friends Service Committee will offer a films series, Black Quaker Lives Matter. Each film will focus on an...
FCNL
Friends Committee for National Legislation (FCNL), the Quaker organization that advocates on Capital Hill for legislation that reflects our testimonies, is reaching out to Meetings across the country in order to solicit input regarding which national issues Friends...
New Friendly Eight Groups
Healing Prayer, Pearl Ball convenorPearl Ball feels a calling to initiate a Healing Prayer group for members and attenders of Richmond Friends Meeting. RFM has held such meetings in the past, and Pearl feels that the time is right to revive a focused practice. She...
Donna Knicely Bequest Mini-Grants
Round 3
New application submissions are from February 1- May 1, 2022Requests should be guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship of the environment. Funds may be requested for (but not limited to) the development of...