Fierce Urgency and Goats

2209 East Grace Street R i ch m o n d , VA F e b ru a ry 2 010

in Israel, Pakistan, Iraq, and Iran, to name only the countries

Tending The Spirit of the Middle East. The American economy continues to

hemorrhage jobs – with an official unemployment rate of 10

Fierce Urgency and Goats percent stacked on top of the unofficial rate of 50 percent in

In his campaign for the presidency, Barack Obama parts of this and other cities – a real rate of closer to 20 per-

spoke of the “fierce urgency” of the present moment. cent overall and 30 percent if you count people who have no

benefits or are underemployed. To give an illustration of what

As the President’s first year has passed, it is so very is really true for much of the population, the Crossover Min-

clear that “fierce urgency” was an accurate perception of real- istry of Richmond, a free health clinic staffed by volunteer

ity, and also very clear that the swamp was full of more alliga- physicians, reports that in Virginia a single mother with one

tors than could be imagined. As a nation, we are truly bogged dependent child qualifies for Medicaid only if she makes less

down. There is little clarity. There is a tremendous amount of than $3,924 a year.

immobility and destructiveness afoot. There is a lot of very

bad religion. Both the sheep and the goats seem to be milling Our politicians refuse to discuss taxation and claim

around without a shepherd. that the citizens – I guess that means you and me -- will not

let them do so. And it is certainly true that many people are

Strangely, the terrible earthquake in Haiti provided a under financial stress that makes even the thought of taxation

moment of clarity about what is humanly and divinely impor- difficult.

tant. Our entire nation – and the entire world – responded.

But Haiti was a tragedy of awful proportions even before the But it is also true that many of us can afford to pay,

earthquake. It is so close to our shores. How could so many and should pay, higher taxes if that is the mechanism neces-

have visited there so frequently with such charitable purpose sary to provide proper public services or offset the inherent

over the past decades without our nation’s wisdom, wealth, inequalities necessary to a capitalist wage and profit system.

and strength having successfully been applied to bring about Someone needs to talk reality here. Pumping tax breaks into

structural change and economic health? Is it impossible for Wall Street for the last twenty years has not resulted in great-

the richest nation to be a constructive agent in a situation like er job creation in Virginia or anywhere else in this country.

that? Are our own destructive forces that hidden from us? Or There is a fierce urgency in our present, in the present of Haiti,

is it Haiti’s fault that its people are so poor? in the present of the Middle East, and in Sudan, and in many

other countries whose names we do not so quickly recognize

The war continues in Afghanistan even more indis- at this moment.

tinctly than we could imagine, while turmoil simmers or rages

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Tending the Spirit of urgency. Each of us can experience that in

Richmond Hill [cont.] our own lives, and as the days stack up, we

Council Members know that to be true. We must do what we can,

Yet the bubble of our isolated afflu-

President ence gives us a foolish sense of timelessness be who we can be, while there is time. When

The Rev. Bob Hetherington

which insulates us. It not only insulates us we see children and know that the clock is tick-

Vice President ing on their opportunity even when they are in-

William King from the fierce urgency of others’ lives. It

may insulate us from our own salvation as fants, we see what needs to happen.

Secretary

The Rev. Lawrencine Smith well.

Where are your extra cars and extra

Treasurer

William Walsh There are measures. square feet of second houses now, your extra

The Rev. Ben Campbell

vacations and fancy dinners now, your insu-

There are barometers.

The Rev. Don Coleman lated realities and pious ceremonies now, your

The Rev. Maceo Freeman

Sandy Gramling There are truth-telling realities. political justifications and doctrinal debates

The Rev. Rock Higgins now? Was that a sheep that just crossed the

Hal Howran The $3,924 Medicaid figure is one. road in front of your car, or was it a goat?

Catherine Illian

Jay Kepley

Karen Moore The list of facts is there for anyone The fierce urgency doesn’t belong to

The Rev. Delmarshae Sledge to see, -- that is, unless you spend your time anybody. Nobody has a corner on it. No one

Charles Williams

Beverly C. Wynn listening to someone who justifies despair or has the franchise. Not even Christianity. Any-

blames victims for it. The fierce urgency be- one who does the will of God is Jesus’ sister or

longs to God, not to President Obama or to brother. Anyone who doesn’t has a goat prob-

Bill O’Reilly or to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. lem. (Matthew 12:50).

Residential Community

It belongs to Jesus, who proposed the simple

and Staff

test which would tell us if we were in touch Wonder this: can we honestly step

Pastoral Director

The Rev. Ben Campbell

with God’s reality. into the fierce urgency without some deliber-

bcampbell@richmondhillva.org

ate self-limitation, some intrusion into our life-

Administrator The sheep and goat test. You know it. styles, some sacrifice of what the middle class

The Rev. Delmarshae Sledge

administrator@richmondhillva.org

When you’re listening to God, when you’re in of America has come to call normal? Can

Business Manager touch with the Holy Spirit, you’re paying at- people who aren’t even willing to pay taxes to

Charles Williams tention to what’s going on with people: “just support the health care of someone working

accounting@richmondhillva.org

as you did it to one of the least of these who for less than one-third the minimum wage even

Guestmaster

Karen Moore

are members of my family, you did it to me.” see the outline of the sheep and the goats who

guestmaster@richmondhillva.org (Matthew 25:40 NRSV) The thing that dem- mark the path to their own salvation?

Hospitality Coordinator ocratically entitled Americans don’t seem to

Daniel Burgess

grasp is that this deals with legislation, busi- The groundhog may or may not see his

Holistic Pastoral Counseling ness, and policy as much or more than it does

Services Director shadow. But at least he’ll have the good sense

The Rev. Dr. Alice Harris with personal charity. If it is true that the only to go back in his hole. There’s so much fantasy

aw_harris@juno.com way we can have a healthy economy is to al- around among the rest of us that I fear we’re

Healing Prayer low most of the income to flow to investors

The Rev.Sandi Kerner going to need to go back there with him. Then

Spiritual Guidance

rather than workers, then we must offset the maybe we won’t have to face the sheep and

Mary Hayes inequality by creating policies which make it goat test. Put off the fierce urgency, at least for

Garden Coordinator possible for poor working people to live by another six weeks.

Heather Watt

hwatt@richmondhillva.org

providing public services as a base – and the

taxes which provide those public services

Hospitality Assistant B. P. Campbell,

James Byrd must come from wherever the money is. The

sheep and goat test. Health care. Transpor-

Pastoral Director

Residential Members and Interns

Annie Campbell tation. Public education. Job creation. Not

Deborah Cannady

Stephen Dareing a Republican or Democratic issue. A human Ta ble o f C o n t e n t s

Marie Debrodt issue. Results tell the tale.

Tony Johnson

Jeff Williams

Departments

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It’s time to care. And the present has 1,2 Tending the Spirit Community News

Armstrong Program Director 3 Metro Richmond at 7 Reflections on the Rule

Yvette Davis Rajput a fierce urgency. Prayer The Care Corner

Micah Program Staff 4,5 Classes and Schools 8 Prayer Cycle

Mieko Timmons

Mary Hetzel The present has always had a fierce

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M e t r o R i ch m o n d At P r ay e r

FIRST FRIDAYS:

METRO RICHMOND AT PRAYER is beginning its fifth year on Sunday A Day of Retreat for

March 7th, 2010. Ministers and Other

Servants

Metro Richmond at Prayer is a cooperative, covenanted effort of the church-

es of Metropolitan Richmond. We pray together each Sunday for the common If you are serious about your

concerns of our Metropolitan Richmond community. Coordination of this effort

is provided by Richmond Hill. Ask your Pastor to commit your congregation to spiritual life, it has been recom-

participate. mended that you spend a mini-

mum of one-hour-a-day, one-day-

Our goal is to lift up our metropolitan city in one voice as Christians of every a-month, and one-week-a-year in

background covenant together to take part in Metro Richmond at Prayer. New prayer and reflection.

Metro Richmond at Prayer Calendars (prayer book) and covenants will be mailed

out this month, and will also be available at Richmond Hill beginning the final

week in February. We are delighted to respond to this

call by offering a monthly oppor-

To order the prayer book, or to obtain a covenant, call the Rev. Del Sledge at tunity, a day of retreat, for quiet

783-7903 ext. 19, or e-mail Metro Richmond at Prayer at mrap@richmondhillva. reflection and spiritual renewal.

org. You may also fill out a covenant at our website: Structure and guidance will be

www.metrorichmondatprayer.org.

provided for those who want it as

well as the option for one-on-one

spiritual direction, or you can

choose to simply spend the day in

silence. We will offer this retreat

February 2010



monthly beginning February 5th!

Pray for the Coming of God’s Kingdom

in Metropolitan Richmond. * When: Every First Friday,

Pray then like this: 9am - 4pm

Our Father who art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy name. * Suggested Donation: $20

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done, includes lunch

On earth as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:9-10 RSV)

* Facilitator: Mimi Weaver,

February 7, 2010. We pray for the coming of God’s Kingdom formerly Richmond Hill’s Direc-

in Metropolitan Richmond: For a spirit of unity and cooperation among

all people in all jurisdictions. We pray that all would earnestly seek the tor of Development, is a RUAH

common welfare of this metropolitan city. graduate and has practiced spiri-

tual direction for 12 years. She

February 14, 2010. We pray for the coming of God’s Kingdom is the founding director of Grac-

in Metropolitan Richmond: For healthy economic development, which

enhances the Metropolitan community, employs the unemployed, and eMoves, with a full-time practice

contributes to the common good. in life coaching and spiritual

direction.

February 21, 2010. We pray for the coming of God’s Kingdom

in Metropolitan Richmond: For redemption of the divisions, prejudices,

pettiness, despair, and discrimination of the past. This retreat will be offered each

month for the rest of 2010. Join

February 28, 2010. We pray for the coming of God’s Kingdom us each time if you can!

in Metropolitan Richmond: For enhancement of our common life in

Jesus’ Name through the Holy Spirit, and for the Resurrection of metro-

politan Richmond as a modern metropolitan city of hope for the world.



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Richmond Hill Studies in

Retreats Classes Groups Schools Retreats Classes



R e t r e a t s R e t r e a t s Sch o ols



SOZO: School of Healing

LENTEN RETREAT: GRIEF HURTS... Prayer

Finding the Way of the Cross GRACE HEALS

by: The Rev. Ben Campbell 4 PM Friday, April 16 - 4 PM Sunday, The SOZO School of Christian

Pastoral Director April 18 Healing Prayer is offered for those

4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6 - 4:00 Cost: $135

p.m. Sunday March 7 who seek healing and wholeness in

Scholarships are available

Cost: $80 Contact Karen Moore, Guestmaster, mind, body, spirit, and relationships.

Scholarships are available 783-7903. It has been re-designed in focus,

Contact Karen Moore, Guestmaster, retreats@richmondhillva.org format, and content in 2009. Par-

783-7903. ticipants will study Holy Scripture,

retreats@richmondhillva.org The death of a loved one can leave our

the history of this ministry, its place

sense of self and purpose shattered.

in Church tradition, and contempo-

A silent, contemplative retreat for This 48-hour retreat will provide a

rary practices of Christian healing

Lent, giving opportunity for quiet; sacred, safe place to sort through the

prayer. Opportunities to receive

as well as reflection on mercy and hurting pieces of our lives. Various

healing prayer will be made avail-

vocation. healing ministries will be available

able during most of the class ses-

(healing prayer, massage, expressive

sions, on retreats, in other venues at

IT’S ABOUT LIFE arts) as well as physical activities

Richmond Hill and through various

A Lenten Retreat (e.g. nature walks, working in God’s

healing ministries throughout the

by: The Rev. Janie Walker good earth) for retreatants to partici-

metropolitan area.

4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20 - 4:00 pate in at their own pace. Facilita-

p.m. Sunday March 21 tor led presentations on coping with

Cost: $80 SOZO will begin its first semester,

bereavement will be a part of each

Scholarships are available focusing on an overview of Chris-

session. Small group opportunities

Contact Karen Moore, Guestmaster, tian Healing Prayer, with a 36-hour

783-7903.

for sharing reflections and personal

overnight retreat on January 23-24,

retreats@richmondhillva.org experiences will be led by experi-

2010, followed by 8 weekly ses-

enced facilitators. Though the way

sions on Thursday evenings, from

This retreat is designed for persons goes through darkness we embark in

6:00 – 9:00 PM. The evening begins

who, during this Lenten Season, are trust that God’s healing presence will

with the Prayer of the Community,

actively seeking to find more mean- bring a measure of light to our path

and continues with dinner in the Re-

ing in life. Participants in this re- and healing to our hearts.

fectory and the class session. Each

treat will be invited to examine and Primary facilitator: Sandra Gramling, class session will include a presenta-

identify their past accomplishments, Ph.D., LCP. Sandra has been married tion on a particular topic, with small

present concerns, and future aspira- twice and bereaved twice. She lost and/or large group discussion/shar-

tions. The classic Christmas Carol an older brother when she was 12. ing, and an experience of healing

by Charles Dickens and famous She is a licensed clinical psycholo- prayer will be offered.

quotes on time, death, and life will gist on the faculty in the Department

be used as sources of inspiration for of Psychology at VCU. She has co- The second semester begins with

reflection. Through group and indi- authored articles and books in the an overnight retreat on April 10-11,

vidual reflection times, participants area of stress and coping. Sandra is a 2010, followed by 8 weekly ses-

will be encouraged to experience graduate of Richmond Hill’s RUAH sions around the theme of inner

the renewal of life that comes with School of Spiritual Guidance and healing (e.g., our identity in Christ

prayerful adoption of a personal serves on Richmond Hill’s healing as Beloved Child, healing of past

philosophy and setting goals for life. prayer team. hurts, listening to God, etc.).



Applicants will meet with the Dean

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Urban Spirituality 2009-2010

Groups Schools Retreats Classes Groups Schools



S ch o o ls Retreat Registration

Name: _______________________

and/or one of our faculty members

prior to acceptance. Please note Address: _____________________

that every effort will be made to

create a group balanced by denomi- City: ________________________

nation, gender, and race. The class State: ______ Zip: _____________

is limited to 20 participants. Cost

for the class is $400. Scholarships This Summer, we are inviting Day Phone: ___________________

are available to those who qualify.

eight Metro Richmond churches to Evening Phone: _______________

join together to provide a sum-

PASTORAL CARE &

mer camp for rising third and E-mail: _______________________

COUNSELING

fourth graders in four Church Hill

elementary schools. During each Retreat: ______________________

Pastoral Care and Counseling is a

one-year program that focuses on week of a four week session, two

enhancing one’s skills in ministering ten-person delegations, one from A non-refundable 50% deposit is

required.

to those who are experiencing physi- a predominantly black church and

cal, emotional, and spiritual difficul- one from a predominantly white ____Enclosed is $

ties. It also helps persons improve church, will join together to staff ____I need scholarship assistance.

Please contact me.

the quality of their own self-reflec- the camp. They will live, pray,

tion through journaling, prayer, and study together at Richmond

meditation, and Bible reflection. Make checks payable to

Hill. Joining in the rhythm of life

Richmond Hill

For further information, call the Rev. together with the Richmond Hill

Dr. Alice Harris, Director, at 804-783- Community from Monday through

Please complete registration form

7903 or 804-232-8312, or e-mail at Saturday, we will learn from one and return with check to:

aw_harris@juno.com another as we work and pray to

Richmond Hill

help our children grow. This is

2209 E. Grace Street

an exciting opportunity to reach Richmond, VA 23223

G ro up s across racial, socio-economic and Attn: Karen Moore

jurisdictional boundaries in our 804.783-7903 Fax: 804.783-7957

metropolitan area.

AA TWELVE-STEP MEETING Email:

Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. If you think your church might be guestmaster@richmondhillva.org

interested in a Mission Trip that Web Site:www.richmondhillva.org

CENTERING PRAYER helps your city, Richmond Hill retreats and classes

GROUPS contact Rev. Del Sledge at are open to anyone interested in

Tuesdays, 4:45 - 5:45 p.m., administrator@richmondhillva.org strengthening their relationship with

Karen Moore, facilitator God. Suggested donations are set

Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., or 783-7903

for further information. as low as possible and are subsi-

Helen Eano, facilitator dized by the labor and love of many

volunteers. Scholarships are avail-

Each group is open to newcomers able upon request.

regardless of experience.

For more information on the oppor-

Contact: Karen Moore at 783-7903 tunities listed here, contact Karen

Moore at 783-7903 or e-mail

or guestmaster@richmondhillva.org

guestmaster@richmondhillva.org





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Worship Services Community News



DAILY PRAYERS Positions Available

Morning 7:00-7:30 A.M. These positions are available at Richmond Hill. Preference is

Noon 12:00 - 12:15 A.M. given to persons who make a commitment as members of the

Evening 6:00-6:15 P.M. Residential Community. Job descriptions are shaped to fit the

particular gifts of persons called to residency.

COMMUNITY WORSHIP

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR. We are seeking an experienced

Every Monday spiritual director who will oversee the spiritual guidance pro-

The community celebrates Holy Communion. Services are gram, help to train adjunct spiritual directors, direct individual

led by ministers of various denominations according to their retreats, and provide spiritual guidance.

traditions. We invite you to join us afterwards for dinner in

the refectory. ASSOCIATE PASTOR. This is a residential position for a mar-

ried or single person, including basic pastoral duties, liturgical

TAIZÉ work and preaching, work with membership, and spiritual coun-

Leader: Jim Bennett sel. If skills and interest are present, work may include public

7:30 p.m. first Monday of each month ministry in the larger community of Richmond as well.

Taizé worship is contemplative and meditative in character,

using short songs, repeated again and again in a candle lit PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR: An exciting residen-

chapel. Using just a few words, the songs express a basic tial position providing a rare opportunity to learn and practice

reality of faith, quickly grasped by the mind. As the words public relations work in the religious community. Publications,

are sung over many times, the hope is this reality will gradu- website work, and extensive communications electronically, in

ally penetrate one’s whole being. Meditative singing thus print, and in person to help build a network for Christian prayer

becomes a way of listening to God. and service in Richmond. This position may be considered

either as an internship or a senior staff position.

We invite you to participate in our practice of Taizé which

includes singing, praying for Metropolitan Richmond, and a TO INQUIRE OR APPLY contact Ben Campbell, Pastoral

period of silence. Jim Bennett is a skilled musician and leads Director at 783-7903 or e-mail:

this time of worship with a variety of musical instruments. bcampbell@richmondhillva.org.

SOAKING PRAYER SERVICE

Leader: Fontaine Williamson

4th Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

1st Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. INDIVIDUAL RETREAT

Those struggling with illness have benefitted from being

“soaked in prayer” over periods of time. Prayer ministers are Available each week in 24-hour

available to pray with those desiring emotional, spiritual, or increments between 4:00 pm,

physical healing. Participants are invited to find a comfort- Monday and 4:00 pm, Sunday

able place, sit, relax, and receive prayer. Participants may

also come and go during the service.

JOIN IN THE

EUCHARIST FOR GENERATIONAL HEALING RHYTHM OF LIFE

Leader: The Rev. Sandi Kerner

5th Mondays at 7:30 p.m. WITH THE

Once a quarter, Richmond Hill offers a Eucharist for Genera- COMMUNITY.

tional Healing. This is an opportunity to invite God’s healing

into your family, including the generations that came before Silent retreat, spiritual direction, and

and the generations that will come after you. Please bring the Christian healing prayer sessions are

blessings as well as the pains and traumas of your ancestry available to those on individual retreat.

written on a piece of paper (not to be shared). For more

information call Sandi Kerner at 783-7903. Suggested Donation:

Directed, $80 per night

Non-directed, $55 per night



Contact: Deborah Cannady at 783-7903 or

dcannady@richmondhillva.org





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R e flections on t he Rule The Care Corner





On Simplicity Mission

As we observe a freshly falling snow. We see it as the perfect

Simplicity: Living one’s life without excess, in a com- work of God. There are no foot prints just glittering as the sun

mitment to a modest use of resources that resists greed shines on it. As Paul would say, “without spot or wrinkle.”

and consumerism. (Rule of Richmond Hill) What a pleasure to see such an enjoyable sight. To see the

snow we know it is created by God. In contrast an airplane no

I must first ask myself the question “what is the defini- matter how well built or how powerful its potential, without a

tion of excess? How much is enough before it becomes skilled pilot in control it cannot soar to great heights.

excess?”

As humans we need someone to direct our thoughts and what

Is excess situational? If I work for a large corporation we think we know. So we are to remember the Lord in ev-

I may need 6 suits, if I only wear a suit occasionally I erything and He will show us the right way.” (Proverbs 3:5-

may need only one. Is this how it works? 6). Reaching out is never easy, we like our normal, sheltered

world; and reaching out to others disturbs the status quo. We

Webster defines excess as “more than the usual, proper, are to reach out to others, since we are all God’s children. All

or specified amount.” colors, races, and denominations. Paul instructed, “Do every-

thing possible on your part to live in peace with everybody.”

I don’t find that particularly enlightening. (Romans 12:18). Let us look around and find someone who

needs a loving touch and reach out with God to release their

I do find help for myself in the next part of the state- gifts. Jesus said, “I love you just as the Father loves me; re-

ment “in a commitment to a modest use of resources main in my love.” (John 15:9). May we share the warmth of

that resists greed and consumerism.” His love with others today

A grandmother lovingly leans over a child as the little fingers

That seems pretty clear to me. First of all I must make try to sew. The grandmother does not merely give instructions

the commitment. It begins with a decision I make in- and walk away. She knows she must help her grandchild and

side myself. I decide to make the commitment or I show how to complete the project she has started. Our heav-

choose not to. enly father works the same way with us. The Lord says, “I

will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and

If I make a commitment to the modest use of resources,

advise you.” (Psalms 32:8).

the commitment itself sets my limits and my boundar-

ies. I have made the commitment in my spirit and I Jesus came and showed us how to live. In order for us to live

know in my spirit if I am keeping it or falling into the what we have learned, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us.

abyss of greed and consumerism. He can help our feeble attempts and turn chaos to order.

Thank you Father for showing us how to live, help us carry

Everything around me promotes that fall. Sometimes I

out our missionary duties.

take the fall without realizing what I am doing. Some-

times I realize it and do it anyway. Do I really need 10

Rev. Dr. Alice W. Harris

pairs of shoes?

Pastoral Counselor

It seems that it would be easier to live a simple life as

The Holistic Pastoral Counseling Services and Richmond

a member of the residential community of Richmond

Hill Retreat Center will celebrate the 20th Anniversary

Hill, but I don’t think it is really.

of the Pastoral Care and Counseling Class June 12, 2010.

This celebration will be hosted by the Crusade for Christ

No, excess versus simplicity is not a situational matter.

Family Worship Church, Dr. James I. “Jack” Johnson, Jr.,

It is a spiritual matter.

Pastor. The church is located at 1700 Moore Street, Rich-

mond, Virginia 23220.

Karen Moore

To all Alumni, family and friends, join us for lunch. A

Guestmaster

donation of $30.00 is requested. Looking forward to

fellowshipping with you.



RSVP with the Rev. Dr. Alice Harris, 783-7903



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Richmond Hill is an ecumenical Christian fellowship and residential community who serve as stewards of an

urban retreat center within the setting of a historic monastery. Our mission is to advance God’s healing of

Metropolitan Richmond through prayer, hospitality, racial reconciliation and spiritual development.

RICHMOND HILL’S DAILY residents, and staff; all who provide health care. SUNDAYS: Our citizens who live in the

CYCLE OF PRAYER Victims of violent crime; all who commit violent Counties of Charles City, Goochland, Powhatan,

crime. All senior citizens. and New Kent, the Supervisors, School Boards,

Pray for Metropolitan Richmond Every Day: and Managers. An end to racism and racial

For the healing of metropolitan Richmond; for THURSDAYS: Our citizens who live in prejudice. All places of prayer or worship:

the sick and those in our hearts; for the welfare Ashland, Hopewell, Colonial Heights and Pe- churches, mosques, and synagogues. Universi-

of all of our citizens; for the establishment of tersburg, the town and city Councils and Manag- ties, colleges, and technical schools. All who

God’s order in out community. ers. All who work in banks and finance; all mak- seek God.

ing financial decisions for greater Richmond.

MONDAYS: Our citizens who live in Prisons and jails of metropolitan Richmond: We pray daily at Richmond Hill for persons or

the City of Richmond, the Mayor, Manager, prisoners and staff. All who are unemployed or situations for which our prayers are requested.

City Council, and School Board. Non-profit underemployed. All public servants. Call us at 804-783-7903

organizations and their ministries. All schools:

students, teachers, and staff. Day care centers. FRIDAYS: Our citizens who live in Henrico

All who suffer from addiction, dependency, and County, the Supervisors, School Board, and

codependency. The Council, residents, and staff County Manager. All who work in the manufac-

of Richmond Hill. turing industry in metropolitan Richmond. The

police, fire, and rescue workers. The courts. All

TUESDAYS: Our citizens who live in Ha- young people. All who hurt, need inner healing,

nover County, the Board of Supervisors, School or are unable to love.

Board, and Manager. The print and broadcast

media. The churches of metropolitan Richmond: SATURDAYS: Our citizens who live in

members and clergy. All who live in poverty. All Chesterfield County, the Supervisors, School February

who suffer from mental illness. Board, and County Manager. All who work in Pray for the Coming of God’s

retail trade in metropolitan Richmond, and those Kingdom in

WEDNESDAYS: The Governor of Virginia, who own our businesses. Counselors and spiri-

the General Assembly, and all who work in State Metropolitan Richmond.

tual directors. The Sisters of the Visitation of

Government. All who work in businesses which Monte Maria. All victims of abuse; all perpetra-

provide services to others. All who work in con- tors of abuse.

struction. Hospitals and nursing homes: patients,