Seeking the peace of the City

The needs in our city at times seem overwhelming. We see division, violence, drug abuse, poverty, and other signs of the fall around us. That’s why it is important to remember the words of Jesus, “In this world you will have troubles. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16.33)

When we serve our neighbors with sympathy and compassion and seek to bring about the things that God desires for our city, we reveal the reality of God’s Kingdom reign among us. We battle injustices because we believe that it grieves God’s heart when people are treated unfairly. We feed the hungry because Christ identified himself with those who are hungry and thirsty. We work to break the cycle of poverty so that our communities might understand the power of God to transform lives.

Do you grieve over the state of our city? We invite you to serve God alongside us as we seek to bring peace and blessing to our neighbors.

Service Opportunities

CARITAS

Help house and feed 30-40 homeless men or women each winter or spring at Grace Covenant.

CHAT (Church Hill Activities and Tutoring)

Spend time tutoring underprivileged children in Church Hill.

Conrad Center

Spend time helping prepare and serve meals to the homeless in east Richmond.

STEP (Strategies to Elevate People)

Build loving relationships and mentor children in Gilpin Court.

Partner Organizations

Elijah House Academy

RISC  (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities)

CARITAS (Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter)

CHAT (Church Hill Activities and Tutoring)

STEP (Strategies to Elevate People)

Freedom House

Kairos, Greensville Correctional Center

Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)

William Byrd Community House

Camp Hanover

 

To find out how you can serve God and our neighbors through one of these local agencies please contact Pastor Steve Cobb.