Gospel singer, songwriter plans nonprofit to help women returning from incarceration
Rhonda Aiden knows the obstacles many women experience when they are released from incarceration back into society. “It’s an overwhelming feeling,” said Ms. Aiden. The 44-year-old South Side resident said she spent a total of five years behind bars in …
Garland Avenue Baptist honors 5 women
Five Richmond area women have received Living Legacy awards from Garland Avenue Baptist Church on North Side. The women were singled out for their impact on education, health and civic affairs in the city at the church’s Living Legacy Colloquium …
Kaine, McClenney speaking at Sunday services
A U.S. senator and a newly elected Richmond General District Court judge are scheduled to speak at separate Richmond church services Sunday, May 17.
Black people have stronger ties to religion than white people
Several studies and surveys reveal black Americans retain remarkably strong levels of religious beliefs and practices. And that spiritual core has an impact on community life in areas from health to economic empowerment. That’s according to a study measuring racial …
Henrico Ministers Conference to host community service Saturday, May 16
The Henrico Ministers Conference is holding a community worship and appreciation service to “recognize the faithful service of the pastors and to appreciate the service of several past presidents,” it has announced.
President calls on religious groups to speak out on poverty
The African-American boy who grew up with an absent father, who started his work life as a community organizer on the payroll of a Catholic agency and who later became U.S. president had plenty to say about poverty in our …
Harriet’s Place tea ministry opens in Washington Park
More than 100 colorful teapots of all shapes and sizes fill the idyllic home in the historic Washington Park community on North Side. They will serve as the centerpiece for Scripture Tea Fellowship Ministries, whose mission is to “provide spiritual, …
Saint Paul’s Baptist hosts community forums
Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in Henrico County is hosting a series of forums in May designed to bring citizens, law enforcement officials and faith leaders together. The theme: “Everybody Matters: A Community Discussion about Race, Justice and the Church.” The …
Karen Clark Sheard, Grammy Award winner, to speak at local church
Grammy Award-winning singer, musician and songwriter Karen Clark Sheard is scheduled to speak at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God in the East End at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, the church has announced. She is one of three women …
Tea and testimony draws over 100
Author Casey Curry was the guest speaker at Second Baptist Church’s annual Signature Tea and Testimony event last Saturday at a Downtown hotel. More than 100 people, including many women adorned with colorful hats, attended the event that focused on …
Fight over Richmond Christian Center property on South Side continues
Henrico County-based Mountain of Blessings Christian Center still wants to acquire the property of the bankrupt Richmond Christian Center in South Richmond. In a suit filed this month, Mountain of Blessings is requesting that U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Keith L. …
Nation of Islam moves mosque to Downtown
The Nation of Islam has quietly settled its Richmond mosque into a new home in Downtown. Forced to give up its large, steepled space on South Side, Muhammad Mosque No. 24 currently is operating out of leased space at 408 …
Fourth Baptist to host special Mother’s Day service
A guest minister will keynote Fourth Baptist Church’s annual Mother’s Day program Sunday, May 10, the church has announced.
NAACP branches to host forums at area churches
Concerned about the ever widening racial divide? Troubled about discrimination or other problems of social equity? Here’s your opportunity to sound off.
Rev. Cook-Posley to speak at Women’s Day program
The Rev. Cheryl Cook-Posley will be the guest preacher at the Women’s Day service Sunday, April 26, at Second Baptist Church in the West End, the church has announced. The service is 10 a.m. at the church at 1400 Idlewood …
