Standing Together RVA Gathering at the Emek Sholom Holocaust Memorial Cemetery

Sunday, March 19th 2017, from 5-6:30pm, at the Emek Sholom Holocaust Memorial Cemetery (located within the Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Richmond VA), the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is holding a "Standing Together Gathering" to respond to the recent national rise in anti-Semitic threats and vandalism. From the event description: 

"The event will include speakers, testimonies, and calls to action. Note that this is not a political or partisan event, but will focus on our common values and commitment to standing together." Sponsors of this event include the Jewish Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, Temple Beth-El, and the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.

Free, open to the public. The organizers strongly encourage carpooling; parking may be limited. For more information and to RSVP, see this link. 

Standing Together RVA Community Gathering

Sunday, December 4th 2016, from 3:30-5pm, at Third Street Bethel AME Church (614 North 3rd Street, Richmond VA), several religious and community groups are partnering to hold a non-political event to discuss the recent rise in hate speech and bias. 

From the organizers: "This gathering is an opportunity to stand together with those who have increasingly been targeted and marginalized, and to demonstrate concern about the recent rise in hate speech, bias, and division. The program will include speakers, sharing, and small group dialogues. Note that this is not a political or partisan event, but will focus on our common values and commitment to standing together."

Organizers of this effort include representatives from Bon Secours Richmond Health System, the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond, Richmond Hill, Richmond Peace Education Center ☮, St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Richmond, VA), St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Temple Beth-El, Unitarian Universalist Community Church, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, Virginia Council of Churches, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, and the Virginia Muslim Coalition For Public Affairs.

Free, open to the public (seating limited to the first 400 attendees) For more info and to RSVP, see this link. To add this event to your Google calendar, click here. 

Interfaith World AIDS Day Observance

Thursday, December 1st 2016, from 7-10pm, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church (3300 R Street, Richmond VA), there will be an interfaith observance to commemorate the lives lost to AIDS and learn about the current state of HIV/AIDS and relevant public health measures. The observance will be followed by a reception.

Presented by Diversity Richmond in partnership with Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Temple Beth-El, The Church of The Holy Comforter, Episcopal, Health Brigade, Faith Community Baptist Church, Richmond, MCC Richmond, and Dr. Richard Goodbeer of VCU.

Free, open to the public. For more info and to RSVP, see the link. To add this event to your Google calendar, click here.