The Gathering

The GatheringThe annual Quaker weeklong retreat, The Gathering, will finally happen in person at Radford University. This Friends General Conference (FGC) event will take place July 3 – 9. Plans for the workshops and other events are coming together. More...

What is the Care and Counsel Committee?

A longtime Friend remembers that when she first arrived at Richmond Friends Meeting, she heard lots of announcements about Karen Counsel. She thought, Who is this person? She certainly is busy!Yes, the Care and Counsel committee is busy, but there are lots of hands to...

Book Drive for Children’s Books

From now through Jan. 16, 2022, RE classes are collecting new and gently used children’s books. Books for infants through 3 years old will be donated to Little Hands Virginia, a non-profit organization that provides essentials to babies (0-3yrs) and families in...

The Care and Counsel Grant Program for Internet Access

Jim Thoroman and Allen Lee are teaming up to work with RFM members and attenders who may wish to apply for Comcast’s publicly available program, Internet Essentials. It provides internet service to qualified individuals at $9.95/month (plus tax) or about $120/year...

FGC Conference 2022

The annual Quaker weeklong retreat, The Gathering, will finally happen in person at Radford College. This Friends General Conference (FGC) event will take place July 3 – 9.   Plans for the workshops and other events are coming together. More...