On Thursday, June 19, 2024, the staff and faculty of Friends Theological College prayed for and released the principal, Dr. Robert Wafula, and his wife Nancy, as they traveled to Britain to attend a conference. After the conference, Dr. Robert will still be away as he takes his sabbatical leave that is of effect from 26 June to 26 December 2024. During his sabbatical, Dr. Robert will engage in travels among Yearly Meetings and churches, etc., which will undoubtedly bring new insights and experiences to our college.
Read MoreFriends United Meeting has been blessed to have Sussie Ndanyi as a dedicated member of our Richmond staff as she pursued her studies at Earlham School of Religion.Sussie has served in various capacities, including serving as an administrative assistant, overseeing preparations for Stoking the Fire, and providing staff support for the African Friends in North America Committee.
Read More“You are my friends if you do as I command.” On banners, needlepoint, or bulletin boards, I saw this verse (John 15:14) in a number of the Cuban Quaker churches I visited with the FUM General Board. This particular banner hangs in the sanctuary at Holguin.
Read MoreFor the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies,for the love which from our birth, over and around us lies;Lord of all, to thee we raise this, our hymn of grateful praise.
Read MoreThroughout our history, the people known as Friends (or Quakers) keep rediscovering an essential and enduring truth: There is one who speaks to our most basic needs and most significant hopes—Christ Jesus the Lord. Both individually and communally, we are learning to know and follow the Voice that guides us in the way we should go. Together, we seek to understand and obey that truth which sets us free. As a people, we share in the experience of that powerful life which makes all things new. Maybe you are searching for an authentic and transforming faith and community to call home—if so, come in and join us as we seek to know and follow Christ.
Friends United Meeting commits itself to energize and equip Friends through the power of the Holy Spirit to gather people into fellowships where Jesus Christ is known, loved, and obeyed as Teacher and Lord.