Bible Workbench, led by Leslie Shiel, meets every first Sunday in one of the upstairs classrooms at 9:30 am. All are welcome.

The Friendly Bible Study group meets every third Sunday in classroom #1 (next to the library) at 9:45 am. All are welcome.

Sunday, February 26, 9:30 am

Living the Quaker Life: Quakers, the Lenten Season, and Easter

As they did prior to the Christmas holidays, Barbara Myers and Howard Garner will facilitate a discussion of Quaker history and values and Lent that is celebrated by Catholics as well as an increasing number of Protestants. Participants will be have the opportunity to share their own experiences and family Easter traditions and explore how their Quaker testimonies are lived during this season of the year.

 Sunday, March 5, at the rise of meeting. A light snack will be provided.

Bringing Richmond into the Transition Vision

Our guest presenter will be Ruah Swennerfelt of Burlington, Vermont Friends Meeting. She will share her involvement in the worldwide Transition Town Movement and describe her visits to Transition communities and forward-looking permaculture projects across the U.S., Europe, Brazil, and Israel/Palestine. Her talk will speak to anyone who wants to create resilient communities, who is searching for ways to engage in local grassroots work, and who is needing a reason for hope.

Sunday, March 26, at 9:30 am

The Quaker Split: When Breaking-Up is Hard to Do

Quakers are known for their peace testimony and for valuing a decision making process that keeps them in unity. As you may know, this has not always been our history. This sessions, led by Rita Willett and Barbara Myers, will give you new insights into the divisions and splits that are a part of our past and explore how they are experienced in our world today.

Scholarships, up to $400, are available to support members of the Richmond Friends community who wish to participate in Quaker-related workshops and conferences. See the website for more details and how to apply.