Church to host forum on police-community issues
Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church in Jackson Ward is host- ing a forum to raise awareness of incidents of police brutality nationwide and to discuss ways the community, Richmond Police and other law enforcement agencies can work together to prevent …
Richmond Unitarian church starts pledge to end racism
The Birmingham Pledge to end racism is painted on the wall of the city’s police headquarters in Birmingham, Ala. “I will discourage racial prejudice by others at every opportunity ...” the pledge on the wall reads. A painting of four …
Free organ and choral concert Sunday
River Road Church, Baptist, will commemorate Black History Month with an organ and choral concert. Organist Rasaan Hakiem Bourke of New York City will perform, along with The One Voice Chorus Ensemble of Richmond at the church at 8000 River …
AIDS Awareness Day program Saturday
Soul-searching songs, dramatic readings and powerful storytelling will fill 31st Street Baptist Church this weekend. The event: “The 2nd Annual United Voices: Raising Awareness Through Song & Word” community gathering. It is designed to commemorate the 15th National Black HIV/ …
On the cusp of Black History Month, area ministers reflect on community issues
Like many others, the Rev. Emory Berry of Fourth Baptist Church in the East End is on a reflective journey as the nation commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and nears the start of Black …
New bankruptcy trustee to decide RCC’s fate
Pastor Stephen A. Parson Sr. is still leading Sunday services at the Richmond Christian Center on South Side and will be able to do so at least through the month of February.
Varsity athlete achieves Eagle Scout
Barry Griffin Jr., a senior at Richmond Community High School, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. It is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Fewer than 10 percent of all scouts in the nation have reached …
‘Keep working, marching, advocating,’ pastor tells Citywide Mass Meeting audience
Soul-stirring songs, dramatic presentations and moving messages filled Cedar Street Baptist Church of God on Monday. The occasion: The annual Citywide Mass Meeting to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Church receives national urban farm status
Nearly 100 community members walked by tables loaded with baskets full of collard greens, kale, lettuce, turnip greens, purple sweet potatoes, carrots, radishes, leeks and other fresh produce.
New SCLC chapter chartered in Richmond
The Rev. Dwayne E. Whitehead is the leader of a new Richmond area chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Holiday ‘miracle’ may save South Side church
The Richmond Christian Center might not have to sell its sanctuary after all.
Victims of violence
Those who lost someone to violence had a chance to publicly remember their loved ones last week at City Hall.
The race factor: What color was Jesus?
’Tis the season for depictions of baby Jesus and other biblical figures in movies and plays, on cards and in churches.
Andraé Crouch tribute postponed
The tribute concert to gospel music icon Andraé Crouch scheduled for Dec. 9 at the Altria Theater was postponed, organizers announced.
Judge gives more time to Richmond Christian Center
The bankrupt Richmond Christian Center has gained a fresh 12-day opportunity.
