Serving Others
Christ has no hands but ours. We are called to serve others.
Throughout the Bible, we learn that God wants us to care for others and work for justice. The people of Christ Church seek to be the heart and hands of Jesus by aligning our passions and resources with organizations that work to meet the needs of our neighbors, locally and internationally.
Food Justice
Enough to eat: that's a human right. We regularly serve at Shalom Farms and gather donations for FeedMore. We support them in the fight for food justice because no one should go hungry.
Shelter & Support
Everyone deserves safe, affordable housing. We proudly support our mission partners at CARITAS, Habitat for Humanity, and ACTS in securing housing for those in need. Our friends at ReEstablish Richmond help refugees establish roots in our community.
Education
Supporting Communities in Schools, Hope for Humanity, and Forward Foundation, we're working to ensure quality education for children of all ages in Short Pump and all the way to South Sudan.
Healthcare
Healthy communities are made of healthy people. CrossOver healthcare clinic here in Richmond and Light from Light's Lespwa Timoun clinic in Haiti provide healthcare to the most vulnerable and marginalized populations.
You Can Make a Difference! Get Involved
Christ Church sponsors hands-on serving opportunities and supply drives throughout the year so we can care for others in Christ's name. We harvest food at Shalom Farms, volunteer at Henry L. Marsh Elementary School, build homes with Habitat for Humanity, and much more. We welcome you to participate as you are able! The best way to stay engaged in our missions efforts is through our weekly eNews and the newsfeed in Realm, our online gathering place. We use both platforms to share opportunities for you to give back to our community. You can read the latest news here and contact staff to be added to Realm.
Meet Keith
"The Mission of the Church is the Mission of Christ"
As Minister of Music and Missions, Keith coordinates our Missions and Outreach ministries. Keith warmly invites you to join Christ Church in serving our neighbors here and across the world and to pray for the world. Please reach out to him if you have any questions.
The Five Marks of Mission
“Mission is really making us all aware of the incredible love that God has for all of us. It says things like: you don’t have to earn God’s love. God loves you, period. Everything flows from there." - Desmond Tutu
The Five Marks of Mission, adopted by the General Convention in 2009, offer a framework for mission and ministry work. Christ Church strives to consider: in what ways are we hitting the marks? Recyling, undertaking social justice work, donating to FeedMore, building with Habitat for Humanity, and many other missions enable the Five Marks of Mission to shine through.
What are the Five Marks of Mission?
TELL
To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
TEACH
To teach, baptize and nurture new believers
TEND
To respond to human need by loving service
TRANSFORM
To seek to transform unjust structures of society
TREASURE
To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth
Episcopal Relief & Development
Episcopal Relief & Development is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Hearing God’s call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being, Episcopal Relief & Development serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world. MORE INFO
Serving the Church
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve within the church and in our larger community. Our hope is that you can engage your God-given gifts and talents while serving others in meaningful ways. There are many opportunities to serve as a disciple. Come, be the church with us!
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
Christ Church is a work of the people! Countless lay servants dedicate their time and talents to create a warm, welcoming, holy space each week. Prayerfully consider how you might serve. Options include altar guild, AV team, chalice-bearers, acolytes, ushers, flower guild, welcome & fellowship team, choir, musicians, and more. It takes the hands of many servants in the House of God and we are grateful for your services.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
We welcome your help with special events like the Easter Egg Hunt, Vacation Bible School or to serve on the Children's Ministry Team
YOUTH MINISTRY
We'd love to have you assist with Youth Groups, help chaperone retreats and mission trips, or serve on the Youth Ministry Team.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
You can
provide leadership on the planning team or assist with the upkeep of our campus.
Meet Michael
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
Michael Compton became a member of CCE in 2011, and joined the staff in 2020. Michael serves as Worship & Pastoral Care Associate, and assists the clergy, staff, and congregation in their various ministries. He works with many of the worship volunteers, and wants everyone to know that there is always room for more!
Serve with CCE
