The people of Christ Church seek to be the heart and hands of Jesus by aligning our passions and strengths with organizations that are working to meet the needs of our neighbors— here in Richmond and far beyond. Because God’s work is the healing of the world, we wish to focus our giving on life’s fundamental necessities—without which the ability to live a healthy life and fulfill one’s God-given potential is impossible. Accordingly, we partner with organizations working to end hunger, provide shelter, enhance educational outcomes, and ensure access to health care. And because we long for an equitable and just world in which the need for crisis responses are the exception and not the norm, we support organizations dedicated to systemic, transformative change. Christ Church organizes a variety of volunteer opportunities for parishioners and we encourage everyone to serve as they feel called.

DECK OUT THE DORM DONATIONS NEEDED

Richmond Hill's Armstrong Leadership Program trains and develops inner city youth, preparing them for success during and after high school. Armstrong High School is located in the center of five public housing developments where family hardship is a common reality. Many students are vulnerable to the surrounding negative influences and have few adult figures in their lives to turn to for support. As a result, the Armstrong Leadership Program recognizes the importance of supporting these youth, so that they can reach their utmost potential and overcome the tremendous adversities that they face in their lives.

At Christ Church we are called to live and love more like Jesus every day and we are committed to supporting organizations that enhance educational outcomes. We are blessed to support the Armstrong Leadership Program and hope you can help in supporting one student in a very special way.

Recent Armstrong Leadership Program graduate Imieyah is headed off to college this fall and we are celebrating and supporting her by helping provide items for her dormitory. Please, if you are able, consider supporting Imieyah by purchasing an item from her Target registry.

>>CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REGISTRY ONLINE<<

To shop in-store use: First Name: Imieyah Last Name: Bell

Christ Church will be hosting a Deck out the Dorm party for Imieyah on Sunday, August 6 at 11:30 AM. You can bring your gift to the shower or drop it off ahead of time. Please contact Kay Holmes at kholmes5225@gmail.com for more information.

CARITAS provides shelter, food, and necessities on a weekly basis to individuals and families in need of immediate assistance. Christ Church hosts CARITAS guests for 2-3 weeks each year and it takes over 100 volunteers to help make our campus a home during these host weeks. We welcome CARITAS families July 29-August 5 and there are many ways to serve:  cook meals, shop for groceries, pack lunches and more! Sign up at worship in the milling area or through CCE Online.

>CLICK HERE FOR MORE ABOUT CARITAS<

UPCOMING SERVING OPPORTUNITIES

Stay tuned for more ways to serve, including....

August:  School Supplies Drive for GMES; Amrstrong HS graduate "college shower"

September: Fall Consignment Sale to benefit Missions; Hanover Habitat for Humanity Service Day

October: Reigniting our Haiti Partnership; FeedMore Pet Food Drive

November: Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event

December: Hope & Resurrection (South Sudan) Virtual Site Visit; Intergenearational Service Day