(From the Baltimore Yearly Meeting Working Group on Racism) “For far too long, society has treated minority groups from a deficit analysis, focusing on what they lack rather than what they add. Institutions have reacted to racial tensions instead of proactively...
Richmond Friends Meeting (RFM) uses a monthly newsletter, email messages and a website to communicate with the Meeting community and beyond. The list below describes the ways we communicate, how to receive communications, and how to submit information. RFM Newsletter...
From the New England Yearly Meeting of Friends: June 14, 2016 “How deeply we are connected.” A Prayer in response to the shootings at Pulse in Orlando. Friends believe there is that of God in all people. To intentionally harm another—with our actions, our words, or...
The session on Friends General Conference to be led by Michelle Bellows will NOT be held June 26th. It will be rescheduled sometime in the fall.
From Lina Blount, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Pendle Hill: Please help me spread the word about Pendle Hill’s online learning offering “Exploring the Quaker Way” which starts in mid June 2016 and runs until late August. Registration for the 8 week course...
A workshop named "Living the Richmond Pledge to End Racism" is being held at the Unitarian Church, 1000 Blanton Ave. on Sat., July 9, 2016 from 9 to 4 and Sat., July 23, 2016 from 1 to 4. The organizers of this event are Annette Marquis and Anita Lee; they are also...
Quaker House recently published a book of healing strategies for moral injury, Help for Moral Injury: Strategies and Interventions. Cecilia Yocum, PhD, volunteered to write this after attending one of their presentations in Tampa, FL. It is available through Amazon or...
Care Partners are people supporting family members with chronic illness. Being a Care Partner is stressful, so Partners also need care. The group focus will be on the Care Partner’s spiritual journey as it has been impacted by living with the person with the illness;...
Hello Friends! Spring Retreat is coming soon, on the weekend of May 27 - May 29, and this year we have an online registration form that you can access at this address. Our theme is Telling Our Stories, and we'll have opportunities for you to tell stories or listen to...
In March, the Meeting minuted support of six youth (Emma Blake, Max Thoburn, Dorsey Crocker, Justin Sykes, Jordan Keller and Olivia Duncan) who had shared their written personal statements of conscience. As follow-up to this moving testimony, members and attenders...