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News and Activities
RFM Newsletter update
As summer gives way to fall, this seems like a good time for distributing an updated Directory. It's attached. There have been a substantial number of revisions since the most recent distribution. The next printed version will be available next March after committee...
BYM Women’s Retreat
It's official!! The BYM Women's Retreat will have a one-day in-person and hybrid (via Zoom) gathering this Fall. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 8th, from 10am-6pm at Adelphi Friends Meeting. Registration address is below. We know...
Jules Arginteanu Memorial Meeting for Worship Oct. 1, 3 p.m.
Friends, this is a quick reminder and update from the Care and Counsel committee that a Memorial Meeting for Worship for Jules Arginteanu will be held at 4500 Kensington Avenue at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022. For those attending the Memorial Meeting...
Another Friendly Eight for your consideration
reminder that Friendly Eights sign ups continue through October 2. Allen Lee is posting a sign up sheet for this new group announced today. The Historical Jesus Study GroupThe study group will meet via Zoom to discuss books about the historical Jesus...
October Religious Education Events
Saturday, October 1 Fall Gathering at the Garrett Family’s backyard 9:30-11:30. Families with children, as well as the adults that have been working with the children in RE, are invited to come play in the yard, and get to know each other better. Newcomers welcome!...
Ministry and Worship Report on the Fall Retreat
The Fall Retreat led by the Ministry and Worship committee was well attended and amply supported by the Committee on Adult Spiritual Education who provided a wonderful lunch. The workshop, “Seeking Right Relationship with Indigenous People,” led by Barb Adams,...
Thinking About Race (October 2022) – Ladder to the Light
These quotes, by Steven Charleston, a member of the Choctaw Nation, are timely for the month that contains Indigenous People's Day, October 10. Note: Indigenous People's Day 2022 is a state observance in 30 states, including Maryland, and a state holiday in 3 states...
Message from Nominating Committee
Serving on a committee or holding a position is a wonderful way to become more integrated into the RFM community.Since Richmond Friends Meeting has no paid pastor or staff, the work of keeping the Meeting going is done entirely by its community of members and...
Isabel Wilkerson to speak at UR
Friends, Some of us are participating in a BYM book group on Caste, the book by Isabel Wilkerson. I just learned she will be speaking at the University of Richmond on Oct 3 at 7pm. Tickets are free and you must reserve through the Modlin Center box office,...