Although this item is dated April, it is going out in March, Women’s History Month, and thus features a piece by a woman writer, Claudia Rankine: Citizen -- An American Lyric, 2014.“A woman you do not know wants to join you for lunch. You are visiting her campus. In...
Born of long-term Quaker tradition and originally established to help those suffering economic hardship due to acts of conscience, the Fund for Sufferings was reinstated at Richmond Friends Meeting in 2009 to be used for short-term help for members and attenders in...
In order for Friends to have an idea of the new books the Library Committee is adding to our library, from time to time we will publish a few of the titles in our monthly newsletter.We now have Margaret Edds' most recently published What the Eyes Can't See.This book...
Worship at The Clearing is held outdoors the first Sunday of the month (11:00) in the spring, summer, and fall (March through November). Bring a lawn chair and dress for the weather. We will be down near the Pavilion, under the trees. Bring a bag lunch to eat with...
Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon July 2-8, 2023 What is the Gathering of Friends? Around 1000 Quakers on a college campus! A week of deepening relationships. A week of renewed spirituality. A week of play. A week of...
Since the transmission level for Richmond and the surrounding area is now at low levels, per CDC guidelines, mask wearing is now optional. We will still crack the windows to allow for proper ventilation and the air purifiers will be running.
In the first week of March, I will send an updated, 2023 RFM Directory to the printer. A copy of the current, electronic version will be attached to a Newslist message so you can check your information. If your information needs to be revised, or if you aren't...
There is so much happening in the realm of social justice, environment, and world emergencies.How to keep informed and act according to our Quaker values? The following organizations can help you take timely steps to address various issues. Subscribe to get their...
Care and Counsel would like to remind Friends that we have a Fund for Sufferings which assists folks in financial distress. It is in addition to the Financial Assistance line in our budget. The money for the Fund for Sufferings come directly from contributions from...
Friends are asked to return to wearing masks during Meeting for Worship. The community transmission rate in Richmond and surrounding counties is now High, according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Transmission). Therefore, the Ministry and Worship...