The Spark newsletter to the BYM Camp families contains the following: A Letter to CampersThe directors of our camps have a letter written directly to your children. Here’s what they want to make all campers hear from them before camp starts: To all our fabulous...
News and Activities
Work Day at the Kensington Meetinghouse, Saturday, May 3
Join f/Friends to spruce up the meetinghouse on Saturday, May 3, 9-12. There's a task for every age and ability! Contact Ada Hammer with any questions.
Work Day at The Clearing, Saturday, May 10
The Clearing Building & Grounds Committee invites Richmond Meeting members and attenders to join us at The Clearing to prepare for the 2023 season and for our annual RFM Spring Retreat (which will be at The Clearing). This is a great opportunity to...
RE Announcements for April, 2025
Quaker Camps We encourage all those interested in attending camp to register as soon as possible since camps fill up. Children who do not attend Quaker meetings are welcome to attend camps as well, so children may invite their friends and cousins! C&C has $500 for...
Reading Between the Lines, April 6
The Adult Spiritual Education committee will host a one-hour Reading Between the Lines (formerly called Bible Workbench) on Sunday, April 6, from 9-10 a.m. on Zoom. We will discuss John 12:20-33: A troubled soul. The meaning of “glory.” What is required in times when...
Spring Retreat at The Clearing
Friends of all ages are invited to our Spring Retreat on May 23 – 25 at The Clearing. Friends are welcome to come for all or part of the weekend. Camping and rustic accommodations are available. Meals provided that accommodate a variety of dietary needs and...
Fundraising Luncheon for Ramallah Friends School, April 6
Peace and Social Concerns will host a fundraising luncheon at the rise of Meeting for Worship on First Day/Sunday, April 6 to benefit the Ramallah Friends School (RFS) in Palestine's West Bank. Guest speakers are Betsy Brinson, a member of Richmond Friends Meeting now...
Judge Blocks ICE Enforcement In Houses of Worship
February 24, 2025 Judge Theodore Chuang has blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting enforcement actions (raids, arrests) "in or near any place of worship" associated with our lawsuit. This is a temporary block and is specific to the places of...
ASE Workshops on Vocal Ministry, March 30 & April 5
All of us have struggled with whether to stand up and give a message during Meeting for Worship. The Adult Spiritual Education (ASE) Committee is sponsoring a workshop to help us think about this struggle, by using the pamphlet, "On Vocal Ministry" by Barry Crossno...
The Healing Place Fundraising Luncheon, March 9
Peace & Social Concerns Committee invites you to lunch on March 9, a fundraising event at rise of meeting to benefit ... ...The Healing Place, a long-term, peer-driven residential recovery program that helps individuals struggling with substance use disorders. It...