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Upcoming Events

  • Pots & Pals
    Pots & Pals
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 20
    Pace Center
    Apr 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Connect with others, learn a new recipe and new cooking skills, and share a delicious meal.
  • Church Crawl
    Church Crawl
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 21
    The Pace Center
    Apr 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Meet at Pace (700 W Franklin St) at 9:30am to walk to and attend a local worship service. We will attend services of churches that are in walking distance and are affirming of LGBTQ people. Hope you will join us to visit and learn more about a local Christian congregation.
  • Student Gift Exchange
    Student Gift Exchange
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 22
    The Pace Center
    Apr 22, 2024, 4:30 PM – Apr 23, 2024, 5:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 22, 2024, 4:30 PM – Apr 23, 2024, 5:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Everyone has a gift to share! Each week a new student will share about a hobby, talent or interest. Join us!
  • Weeknight Cooking
    Weeknight Cooking
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 22
    The Pace Center
    Apr 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    A family-style meal at Pace! Cook together. Eat together. Meet new people.
  • Volunteer at Shalom Farms
    Volunteer at Shalom Farms
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 23
    The Pace Center
    Apr 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Meet a group of VCU students at Pace at 8am to volunteer at Shalom Farms (Northside location). The group will take the city bus. They will return by 1pm. Wear clothes that can get dirty and bring water!
  • Communion Service
    Communion Service
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 23
    Pace Center
    Apr 23, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 23, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:00 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.
  • Cultural Singing & Food Workshop
    Cultural Singing & Food Workshop
    Tue, Apr 23
    The Pace Center
    Apr 23, 2024, 2:00 PM – 2:05 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 23, 2024, 2:00 PM – 2:05 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Interactive one-hour workshop. Vox Concordia will prepare and teach simple folksongs from different cultures represented in Vox and Pace, followed by discussion & social time with treats from the cultures represented by the folksongs
  • Pomodoro Cafe
    Pomodoro Cafe
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 23
    Richmond
    Apr 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Richmond, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 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!
  • Stories & Lunch
    Stories & Lunch
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 24
    The Pace Center
    Apr 24, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 24, 2024, 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!
  • ASL Club
    ASL Club
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 24
    The Pace Center
    Apr 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Practice ASL and learn a new language!
  • Arts and Faith
    Arts and Faith
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 24
    The Pace Center
    Apr 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Explore how you experience and express your relationship with God through arts. Students will lead sessions focused on music, dance, poetry, theater, and visual arts. All are welcome.
  • Scripture & Conversation
    Scripture & Conversation
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 24
    Pace Center
    Apr 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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!
  • Wed, Apr 24
    The Pace Center
    Apr 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    VCU will host a speaker series in conjuction with VCU Health and Massey Cancer Center that looks at the intersection of faith and health practices.
  • Dining Etiquette for Business
    Dining Etiquette for Business
    Dining Etiquette for Business
    Thu, Apr 25
    The Pace Center
    Apr 25, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 25, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Hosted by Professor John Jones. Email Russ Kerr for more information: community@thepacecenter.com
  • Sip n' Tale Book Club
    Sip n' Tale Book Club
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Apr 25
    The Pace Center
    Apr 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Are you interested in finding community around books? Pick up a book from Pace and read along! Each week, we'll process the plot with each other.
  • Volunteer at Belmont Food Pantry
    Volunteer at Belmont Food Pantry
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 26
    Richmond
    Apr 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Richmond, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 26, 2024, 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.
  • Walk A Dog
    Walk A Dog
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 26
    The Pace Center
    Apr 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 26, 2024, 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
    Fri, Apr 26
    Pace Center
    Apr 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Apr 26, 2024, 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.

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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