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  • Volunteer at Belmont Food Pantry
    Volunteer at Belmont Food Pantry
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 20
    The Pace Center
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Meet at Pace to ride to Belmont Community Resource Services (3510 Broad Rock Blvd) to volunteer at their food pantry. Pantry is outdoors so dress accordingly. You have to be available until 1 pm as it is a 20 minute drive from campus. On Thursdays, we start at 10 am. On Fridays, we start at 9 am!
  • Volunteer at Grace & Holy Trinity's Red Door Ministry
    Volunteer at Grace & Holy Trinity's Red Door Ministry
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 20
    Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N Laurel St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N Laurel St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Volunteer to prepare a meal for the hungry on campus. Morning Shift (9:30 am-12 pm): Prepare food for guests. Or, help with clothing closet as needed Afternoon Shift (12 - 1:30 pm): Serve food to Red Door Guests and help with clean up. Or, help with clothing closet on an 'as needed' basis.
  • Walk-A-Dog
    Walk-A-Dog
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 20
    The Pace Center
    Sep 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 20, 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 n' Things
    Strings n' Things
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 20
    Pace Center
    Sep 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 20, 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 students of all levels.
  • Music Rehearsals for Worship Service
    Music Rehearsals for Worship Service
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 20
    The Pace Center
    Sep 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Help plan the music for Pace's Friday Worship Services. We rehearse on Wednesdays from 3-4 pm and fridays from 4-5 pm. Then we perform at the Friday Worship Service from 5-6 pm.
  • Worship Service
    Worship Service
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 20
    The Pace Center
    Sep 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Join us as we celebrate the Word of God. Pace is open and affirming of the LGBTQ+ community and teaches from the English Lutheran, Episcopalian, Presbyterian Church (USA), United Church of Christ, and United Methodist traditions.
  • Volunteer - Property Work Day @ Pace
    Volunteer - Property Work Day @ Pace
    Sat, Sep 21
    The Pace Center
    Sep 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Show your love for Pace by helping us fix up our building. Projects include painting, installing hardware, mulching, and replacing ceiling tiles. Wear clothes that can get dirty and bringa water bottle. Pizza will be provided around noon. No skills? No problem!
  • Second Presbyterian - Walk In Ministry @ 5 N Fifth Street
    Second Presbyterian - Walk In Ministry @ 5 N Fifth Street
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 23
    Second Presbyterian Church
    Sep 23, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N 5th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
    Sep 23, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N 5th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
    Walk In Ministry is one of Second's ministries for our unhoused neighbors in downtown Richmond. They have served a hot lunch every Monday for the past 45 years. Four other churches join us them in this Downtown Community Ministry to offer lunch 5 days each week, year round.
  • Pomodoro Cafe
    Pomodoro Cafe
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 24
    Richmond
    Sep 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Richmond, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 24, 2024, 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!
  • Stories & Lunch
    Stories & Lunch
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 25
    The Pace Center
    Sep 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 25, 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!
  • Arts and Faith Circle
    Arts and Faith Circle
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 25
    The Pace Center
    Sep 25, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 25, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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.
  • Sip-N-Tale Book Club
    Sip-N-Tale Book Club
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 26
    The Pace Center
    Sep 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Love to read for fun? Join us for "Sip N Tale: Book Club!" Mocktails and snacks provided. Two copies of the book are available for short-term lending.
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive
    American Red Cross Blood Drive
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 08
    Pace Center
    Oct 08, 2024, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Oct 08, 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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