Richmond Friends Meeting’s Spring Retreat Committee is pleased to announce we will be having an intergenerational retreat over Memorial Day weekend! Most of the retreat will be held virtually via Zoom, but we will have an in-person, safely distanced component as well.
Mark your calendars for May 28-29. We will explore the chosen theme of Come What May. It’s been quite a year. The world has changed in so many ways. How are we adapting? At the least, we continue to build and celebrate our community, and find the rejuvenation that will support and sustain us as we move forward.
See below for the (tentative) schedule, and then register for the RFM Spring Retreat by following this link: http://bit.ly/RFMRetreat2021. There is a modest fee for registration. Your registration will make it possible for us to ensure that the final schedule and links to join the event are sent to you. Don’t let financial limitations prevent you and your family from attending! Scholarships are available; just indicate that you’d like one on the registration form. Any questions, contact Ted Heck at ted.heck@vdh.virginia.gov or 804-726-1056.
Tentative Spring Retreat Schedule:
May 22-23 – Informal Camping at The Clearing. According to current guidelines, there will be no use of the Lodge or sleeping cabins. Bring your own food and camping gear; cooking only available over a fire at the Pavilion, the Worship Circle, or a camping stove. Use of the Pavilion is OK, along with privies, and all outdoor spaces. Campers can join Meeting for Worship at the Clearing Worship Circle on Sunday, May 23.
May 28-29 – Programed activities for Spring Retreat (all via Zoom)
7:30 pm: Friday Night Variety Show
· Barefoot Puppets – Toy Theatre
· Jesse Joiner – Juggling
· Possible other acts TBA
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Saturday Morning Speaker – Mary Burruss, Finding Resilience Through Acceptance
2:00 – 2:45 pm: Laughing Yoga with Mary Burruss
4:00 – 5:00 pm: Tea Time with Katy Rugg – A little talk and demonstration at the beginning and then breakout zoom rooms for small group social time.7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Evening Performance with Jon Watts–