The Deacon's Corner
The Rev. Deacon Karla Westfall Hunt is a vocational deacon, serving under the Bishop in collaboration with the priest at St. Peter’s where she has been assigned since August 2019. As stated in The Catechism: The ministry of a deacon is to represent Christ and his Church, particularly as a servant of those in need; and to assist bishops and priests in the proclamation of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments. (BCP, p. 856)
November 2021
Deacon Christine Garcia and I continue to sit on the corner at N. 22nd and X Streets offering Prayers to Go on Wednesdays from 10-11:00AM. Starting Wednesday, 10 November, we will also sit in front of Christ Ascension, Laburnum Avenue and Hermitage Road, from 11:30AM-12:30PM each Wednesday.
The Virginia Department of Corrections may allow Kairos prison ministries to resume in 2022 and if so, training will begin early next year. The application process takes a couple of weeks so if you’re feeling called to this ministry, please let me know as soon as possible.
The food distribution program continues on the first and third Wednesday of each month with preparation scheduled for the preceding Tuesday. Please contact Dr. Carey if you’re hearing a call to this ministry.
St. Peter’s has received 12 small bottles of hand sanitizer and 12 units of lip balm for the Christmas stockings we’re providing to the Group Homes on 22nd Street. St. Peter’s parishioners are invited to provide additional items suitable for either gender. It is suggested that 12 identical items be provided so that each stocking can be as similar as possible. Items may include gift cards for fast-food, toiletry items, small electronics, or toys. Christ Ascension parishioners will be providing a small something for the 13 staff members of the homes. Collection of items, stuffing of the stockings and delivery to the homes is scheduled for Sunday, 19 December, after the 2PM communion service. If you’re interested in participating, please contact me for details.
Activities outside St. Peter’s
Thanks be to God there were fewer RESETs with the Richmond Police Department last month! Please continue praying about the homicide rate in the city.
I can be found on Tuesday mornings at Richmond Community Hospital, volunteering as a Spiritual Care Partner.
In conjunction with Deacon David Curtis, we are facilitating a group studying reparations in advance of this month’s General Convention. We are currently reading The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein for our November meeting.
I’m participating with The Absalom Jones Center with a follow-up project to the virtual Justice Pilgrimage conducted in May.
Please contact me if you’re discerning a call to any of these ministries.
November 2021
Deacon Christine Garcia and I continue to sit on the corner at N. 22nd and X Streets offering Prayers to Go on Wednesdays from 10-11:00AM. Starting Wednesday, 10 November, we will also sit in front of Christ Ascension, Laburnum Avenue and Hermitage Road, from 11:30AM-12:30PM each Wednesday.
The Virginia Department of Corrections may allow Kairos prison ministries to resume in 2022 and if so, training will begin early next year. The application process takes a couple of weeks so if you’re feeling called to this ministry, please let me know as soon as possible.
The food distribution program continues on the first and third Wednesday of each month with preparation scheduled for the preceding Tuesday. Please contact Dr. Carey if you’re hearing a call to this ministry.
St. Peter’s has received 12 small bottles of hand sanitizer and 12 units of lip balm for the Christmas stockings we’re providing to the Group Homes on 22nd Street. St. Peter’s parishioners are invited to provide additional items suitable for either gender. It is suggested that 12 identical items be provided so that each stocking can be as similar as possible. Items may include gift cards for fast-food, toiletry items, small electronics, or toys. Christ Ascension parishioners will be providing a small something for the 13 staff members of the homes. Collection of items, stuffing of the stockings and delivery to the homes is scheduled for Sunday, 19 December, after the 2PM communion service. If you’re interested in participating, please contact me for details.
Activities outside St. Peter’s
Thanks be to God there were fewer RESETs with the Richmond Police Department last month! Please continue praying about the homicide rate in the city.
I can be found on Tuesday mornings at Richmond Community Hospital, volunteering as a Spiritual Care Partner.
In conjunction with Deacon David Curtis, we are facilitating a group studying reparations in advance of this month’s General Convention. We are currently reading The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein for our November meeting.
I’m participating with The Absalom Jones Center with a follow-up project to the virtual Justice Pilgrimage conducted in May.
Please contact me if you’re discerning a call to any of these ministries.
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Sunday Schedule
12:00pm - Zoom Worship & Fellowship ( Please email or call to receive the Zoom Link) St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 1719 N. 22nd Street Richmond VA 23223 804-643-2686 stpeterschurchhill@gmail.com |
