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Upcoming Events

  • Communion Service
    Communion Service
    Multiple Dates
    Communion Service
    Tue, Dec 05
    Pace Center
    Dec 05, 2023, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Dec 05, 2023, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Join us to celebrate the sacrament of communion in the tradition of the United Methodist and Presbyterian (USA) religions. A brief service will be followed by a group lunch (if you are able to stick around)! This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.
  • Stories & Lunch
    Stories & Lunch
    Multiple Dates
    Stories & Lunch
    Wed, Dec 06
    The Pace Center
    Dec 06, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Dec 06, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Make friends, share your story, and enjoy a free lunch! Each week, we choose a new story-telling theme with lunch provided by a local congregation. Join us!
  • Scripture & Conversation
    Scripture & Conversation
    Multiple Dates
    Scripture & Conversation
    Wed, Dec 06
    Pace Center
    Dec 06, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Dec 06, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    We will read and discuss some of the Bible's greatest stories. We look forward to seeing you!
  • Pomodoro Cafe
    Pomodoro Cafe
    Multiple Dates
    Pomodoro Cafe
    Wed, Dec 06
    Richmond
    Dec 06, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Richmond, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Dec 06, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Richmond, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Come study/work on projects with other students at the Pace Center! We'll be using the pomodoro method (25 min work periods + 5 min social/ stretch breaks). Free snacks!
  • Volunteer at Belmont Food Pantry
    Volunteer at Belmont Food Pantry
    Multiple Dates
    Volunteer at Belmont Food Pantry
    Thu, Dec 07
    Richmond
    Dec 07, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Richmond, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Dec 07, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Richmond, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    "Volunteer with other students at Belmont Food Pantry! On Thursdays, the pantry prepares for the 550 guests who will visit Friday morning. You will be helping to portion and bag food for families. Where: Meet at Pace. The group will carpool and/or Lyft to Belmont Community Resource Services.
  • Common Grounds
    Common Grounds
    Multiple Dates
    Common Grounds
    Thu, Dec 07
    Pace Center
    Dec 07, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Dec 07, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Engage in a meaningful conversation by exploring common interests which provides a safe space for everyone to share their cultures and points of view while breaking out of their comfort zones.
  • Entertainment Hour
    Entertainment Hour
    Multiple Dates
    Entertainment Hour
    Thu, Dec 07
    Richmond
    Dec 07, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Richmond, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Dec 07, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Richmond, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    A time for everyone to come together and talk about entertainment interests in the commmunity. Snacks will be provided.
  • Walk A Dog
    Walk A Dog
    Multiple Dates
    Walk A Dog
    Fri, Dec 08
    The Pace Center
    Dec 08, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Dec 08, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Get some fresh air and a little loving from a four-legged friend. A great way to meet new people!
  • Strings & Things
    Strings & Things
    Multiple Dates
    Strings & Things
    Fri, Dec 08
    Pace Center
    Dec 08, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Dec 08, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Bring your own fiber-based project of choice and connect with others who share your passion! This is a social event for folks of all levels.
  • Church Crawl
    Church Crawl
    Multiple Dates
    Church Crawl
    Sun, Dec 10
    The Pace Center
    Dec 10, 2023, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Dec 10, 2023, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive
    American Red Cross Blood Drive
    Multiple Dates
    American Red Cross Blood Drive
    Mon, Jan 29
    Pace Center
    Jan 29, 2024, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Jan 29, 2024, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Come and donate blood at the Pace Center! Your blood donation can help save lives. Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.

what is pace?

The Pace Center is an inclusive, multicultural VCU community. As a ministry of the United Methodist Church, we believe all are created to live in deep relationship with one another, not in isolation. We also believe every individual has been created with infinite value and an important role to play in their community.

700 W. Franklin St.     ●     Richmond, VA 23220     ●      Next to Brandt + Rhoads 

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