First deeply consider your own experiences and actions regarding race and racism, and those of Richmond Friends Meeting, and the wider society. Then please write your response to this query: What should RFM do regarding race and racism? Members and...
What are we at Richmond Friends Meeting led to do around race and racism? At our business meeting in December of 2022, we approved the formation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Race and Racism. The committee’s charge is to 1) develop and engage the Meeting in an inclusive...
BYM’s committees need new members every year. This year, we especially need new members to bring energy and new perspectives to:● Program Committee – to plan and carry out all aspects of our annual session● Stewardship & Finance – for faithfully translating our...
Have you wondered about lectio divina and how it’s done at RFM ? Basically, it’s contemplation - a chance to experience a reading of a passage, meditating upon your chosen word or phrase from the passage, feeling what comes up for you personally in your life as the...
Have you ever wondered if you could do something to help those in poverty that would help get them out and to thrive? You can make a difference. Circles RVA does this one person at a time in a small group, but over time those small groups of one person with allies...
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. Forthe past year, he has been living in Henrico with his two twinchildren, Pamela and Joseph. His landlord has terminated...
BRING YOUR KAYAK TO SPRING RETREAT FOR AN AFTERNOON PADDLE Another option on Saturday afternoon of Spring retreat, May 27, is kayaking on Amelia Lake which is just down the road from The Clearing. Amelia Lake is entirely within...
There will be a four week reading group about our Peace Testimony. On Friday June 2nd, at 7:30pm, we will hold an organizational session, via Zoom We will discuss format, readings and most importantly best days and times. (This is not considered...
Elizabeth Price and her family need assistance: Elizabeth Price, mom of Rebecca and Joshua is having bicuspid aortic valve surgery on 4/28/23. The procedure involves open heart surgery and replacing her valve with a mechanical one. Complete recovery may...
The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, the Poverty Law Center, and the Community Foundation are cosponsoring a book talk with Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty by America. The event will be at the Richmond Public Library on Franklin St at 7pm on May 4.You...