Growing up in the 1970s, I often watched Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.¬† I have cozy memories of the host, white-haired Marlin Perkins, narrating long, extended takes of animals in their natural habitat, far removed from human civilization.
“To fast” means to do without in order to draw closer to God.¬† For 2018, our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry asks us to fast on the 21st of each month in solidarity with all who struggle with hunger.¬† His concern is domestic and international.
The face of hunger has shifted dramatically during the last decade. Today hunger is far reaching and includes not only senior citizens on fixed incomes but also our working neighbors who live paycheck to paycheck without any financial security blanket…
The Christmas Giving Tree Kicks off in Valentine Hall on November 24 and continues in the Narthex and in Michaux House hallway the following Sunday, December 1. Plan to return your gifts to Valentine Hall the morning of Sunday, December 8.
Episcopal Relief & Development is working with dioceses in the hurricanes' paths.
We work with ecumenical partners and others to bring effective rapid public transportation to metropolitan Richmond. The rapid transit system for greater Richmond connects job-seekers with employers and county residents with downtown attractions, with a positive impact on our region's…
Working through project:HOMES, a community agency that provides services to elderly citizens, our volunteers work together several times a year to renovate or repair the homes of low-income elderly city residents. Kyle Martin is our professional building contractor who supervises…
A team of volunteers with professional expertise, such as accountants, lawyers, financial planners, eldercare/nursing home specialists, and building contractors who provide consultation to the Director of Servant Ministry/Pastoral Social Worker or clergy in addressing issues and questions that relate to…
Employment Ministry in Richmond’s East End¬†
Volunteers will provide one-on-one coaching and encouragement to individuals from the Church Hill neighborhood who are participants in the East End Employment Initiative.
May 19, 10:00 a.m. to noon, 1133 W. Franklin Street, Michaux House Basement, Richmond VA
Calling all gardeners! Build your own rain barrel with the Diocese of Virginia’s Creation Care Task Force.
by Fontaine Williamson, Stewards of the Earth Committee The earth is the Lord's, and all that is in it.‚Äù Psalm 24:1 I love to dig in the dirt! ‚ÄúPlaying‚Äù in the dirt draws me closer to God. We live in…
Recovering from Everyday Addictive Lifestyles Program is the Richmond City Justice Center's (RCJC) premiere program. REAL's purpose is reducing recidivism through ensuring residents (inmates) are prepared for re-entry into society. The REAL team assists individuals impacted by incarceration, or homelessness,…
This mission is to create an environment where services and support for survivors is readily available, and healthy relationships are modeled and encouraged. Volunteers provide support and encouragement while providing services such as helping with cleaning shelter space, providing lawn…
The St. James's Food Force and Men's Cooking Team comprised of some 45 volunteers serve as outreach ministry providing healthy home cooked meals to our community's homeless individuals and working poor families.¬† We partner this ministry with the Salvation Army…