Richmond Peace Education Center ☮

10/21/2026

Come hear the author read and discuss her essay on her secret family member.

10/21/2026

Raffle is still open!

Enter for a chance to win a one-week stay at a beautiful vacation home in West Palm Beach, Florida! 🌴🌴🌴

Each ticket gives you a 1 in 400 chance to win. Only $10 a ticket, and all proceeds support the Peace Center.

📝One week date to be determined with owner; Winner will be responsible for scheduling with owner and paying $160 cleaning fee and $50 pet fee if applicable. Drawing will be held by Nov. 1.

Entry form and rental info links in comments.

10/18/2026

Reminder: Join us tomorrow night for dinner and discussion.

Come to Richmond Friends Meeting on October 19 from 6 - 8:30 pm to have dinner and listen to and discuss "A Quaker Guide to Leaving the Military. "

This podcast episode follows an active-duty soldier who experiences a sudden moral awakening that leaves him trapped inside the military machine he can no longer answer to. Go inside the barracks to discover the Quakers who are helping him get out.

RSVP by October 18 at [email protected]. Plan to bring a dish to share, listen, learn, and discuss.

Quaker Guide to Leaving the Military, potluck and listening session
Monday, Oct. 19, 6 - 8:30 pm
Richmond Friends Meeting
4500 Kensington Avenue,
Richmond, VA 23221

10/14/2026

What does it take to be a conscientious objector to war? Our friends from Quaker House are leading a workshop to share more. Learn for yourselves or any draft eligible 18-26 year old males or service members in your life. 🕊️☮️

Registration required:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf70MRBdwMG1BI2FNFqCx9CVwhbk5p-GlJlziV_UebnuTvtPw/viewform

10/12/2026

Enter for a chance to win a one-week stay at a beautiful vacation home in West Palm Beach, Florida! 🌴🌴🌴

Each ticket gives you a 1 in 400 chance to win. Only $10 a ticket, and all proceeds support the Peace Center.

📝One week date to be determined with owner; Winner will be responsible for scheduling with owner and paying $160 cleaning fee and $50 pet fee if applicable. Drawing will be held by Nov. 1.

Entry form and rental info links in comments.

10/12/2026

Come to Richmond Friends Meeting on October 19 from 6 - 8:30 pm to have dinner and listen to and discuss "A Quaker Guide to Leaving the Military. "

This podcast episode follows an active-duty soldier who experiences a sudden moral awakening that leaves him trapped inside the military machine he can no longer answer to. Go inside the barracks to discover the Quakers who are helping him get out.

RSVP by October 18 at [email protected]. Plan to bring a dish to share, listen, learn, and discuss.

Quaker Guide to Leaving the Military, potluck and listening session
Monday, Oct. 19, 6 - 8:30 pm
Richmond Friends Meeting
4500 Kensington Avenue,
Richmond, VA 23221

10/09/2026

Our Nov. newsletter is out:

☮️PeaceFest ‘26 recap
🏝️Enter to win a week’s stay at West Palm Beach vacation rental
🗳️Volunteers needed for Party at the Polls on Oct. 18
🎙️"Quaker Guide to Leaving the Military” discussion and potluck, Oct. 19
🕊️Conscientious Objection workshop on Nov. 14.
📍Mahmoud Khalil book tour event in Richmond, Oct. 12

We hope to see soon.

Interested in volunteering with The Peace Center? Help us support our programming, communications, events, and fundraising.

10/08/2026

Next Monday. Registration required.

Richmonders for Peace in Palestine, the Virginia Muslim Civic League, and Shelf Life Books are excited to bring you a conversation with Mahmoud Khalil about his new book “No Land to Stand On,” which reflects on his experiences during, and in the aftermath of, his inhumane detention by ICE in March 2025. This free event will include a book signing!

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/mahmoudrva

Date & Time:
Monday, October 12th
7-9pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Location:
Studio Two Three,
109 West 15th Street
Richmond, VA 23224

This event is free to attend, but seats are limited, so pre-registration is required.
Photo IDs will be checked prior to event admission.

To register, use QR code seen below, or this link:
https://tinyurl.com/mahmoudrva

10/06/2026

More on community members monitoring ICE at the airport.

Over 100 enforcement flights have been traced to RIC in 2026.

04/18/2026

Bringing Down a Dictator Film Discussion this Week!!! - https://mailchi.mp/rpec/bringingdownadictatorfilmdiscussion-18135408