Rashid Darden is a member of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers.
Through Friends General Conference (FGC), Rashid currently carries a ministry of outreach and growth. Please reach out to him through FGC if you are interested in conversations about how to invite newcomers to your meetings.
Independently, Rashid carries a ministry of Restorative Quaker Design. RQD is an anti-racist method of solving complicated challenges through a unique mix of Quaker practice, restorative practices, and design thinking. Reach out to Rashid if your meeting is interested in learning more about using such a process for major transformation.
Rashid’s Quaker Experiences
Friends Meeting of Washington
- Trustee, 2023-Present
- Peace & Social Concerns Committee, 2017-2020.
Fellowship of Friends of African Descent. Clerk since 2021.
Transatlantic Friends Worship Group. Convener 2021-2022
Baltimore Yearly Meeting. Growing Diverse Leadership Committee, 2020-2021.
Friends General Conference
- Associate Secretary for Communications and Outreach, 2023-Present
- Communications Manager, 2021-2023
- Workshop Facilitator, 2024 Gathering, Haverford, PA
- Workshop Facilitator, 2022 Virtual Gathering
- Planning Committee, Fall Retreat for Friends of Color 2020.