GHTC’s Belize Mission Team gathers, trains, and supports members of our faith community as they work together in spiritual mission in Belize. The work we have done there has included dental care and vision screening for children, service projects in the community, and an annual summer camp for children from age five to twelve. We welcome parishioners of all ages and skill levels.Opportunities are available for parishioners of all skill levels and ages, including families. If you have questions or would like to support or participate, please contact Amy Nelson or Susan Hankins by visiting ghtc.org/contact and select either “Belize Mission Team” or “Belize Vision” from the form’s drop-down menu.

The Pace Center is an inclusive, multicultural, interfaith VCU student center at VCU. Pace is a place where students feel their unique stories and gifts are valued. As a queer-affirming campus ministry, we believe all are created to live in relationships with one another, not in isolation. Pace and Grace & Holy Trinity Church share a covenant partnership. Contact Campus Minister & Pace Center Student Engagement Coordinator, the Rev. Russ Kerr at (804) 658-4064 or visit thepacecenter.com/about.

Caroling in Monroe Park continues to expand this year with new musicians and more vendors as part of a holiday marketplace. If you have questions, make crafts or merchandise and/or would like to participate as a vendor in the market or volunteer in the event, please contact Meredith McGuire by visiting ghtc.org/contact and selecting “Caroling in Monroe Park” from the form’s drop-down menu.

The Christmas Ministry provides Christmas gifts and clothing for 25-35 students in need at a local elementary school. Parishioners sponsor each student by providing clothing and gifts. Other parishioners make monetary donations which are used to buy gift cards for the student families and teachers. We are seeking volunteers to assist in organizing sponsors and delivering gifts. If you have questions or would like to participate, please contact Nancy Smith at (804) 339-8030 or visit ghtc.org/contact and select “Christmas Ministry” from the form’s drop-down menu.

Circles RVA fills an unmet need in Richmond by partnering with families on the fence between surviving and thriving economically. We do this by recruiting volunteer Allies, who serve as intentional friends to walk with Leaders, the people who have joined Circles to move themselves and their families out of poverty. Volunteers also help with providing meals at the weekly gatherings on Tuesday evenings. 

In-kind donations for water, paper goods, and plastic ware are also welcome. Leaders are also supported by volunteer Resource Teams that help with jobs and education, connecting them to community services, and addressing systemic barriers at Circles Big View Night. 

With your help, whether once a week or once a month, Circles RVA empowers families to break the cycle of generational poverty and move permanently toward economic stability. If you have questions or would like to support, please contact Glenn Moore at (804) 835-5029 or visit ghtc.org/contact and select “Circles RVA” from the form’s drop-down menu.