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)
October 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.
Several times in September, Christine and I participated with the Richmond Police Department’s Faith Leaders group in conducting RESETs in neighborhoods where a homicide has occurred. Please continue praying about the homicide rate in the city; RESETs occur far too often.
The Kairos prison ministry may return for a weekend next April and if so, training will begin in January. The application process takes several 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.
Christmas stockings have been purchased for the youth residing in the group homes on 22nd Street. St. Peter’s parishioners are invited to provide stocking stuffers 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. We also anticipate providing for the staff members of the homes. Please contact me for details so we can avoid duplication of items.
Activities outside St. Peter’s
I can be found on Tuesday mornings at Richmond Community Hospital, volunteering in the chaplains’ office as a Spiritual Care Partner.
In conjunction with Deacon David Curtis, we are preparing for a Deacons’ Retreat in-person at Shrine Mont in October and facilitating a group studying reparations in advance of November’s General Convention. We are currently reading The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein for our next 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.
October 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.
Several times in September, Christine and I participated with the Richmond Police Department’s Faith Leaders group in conducting RESETs in neighborhoods where a homicide has occurred. Please continue praying about the homicide rate in the city; RESETs occur far too often.
The Kairos prison ministry may return for a weekend next April and if so, training will begin in January. The application process takes several 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.
Christmas stockings have been purchased for the youth residing in the group homes on 22nd Street. St. Peter’s parishioners are invited to provide stocking stuffers 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. We also anticipate providing for the staff members of the homes. Please contact me for details so we can avoid duplication of items.
Activities outside St. Peter’s
I can be found on Tuesday mornings at Richmond Community Hospital, volunteering in the chaplains’ office as a Spiritual Care Partner.
In conjunction with Deacon David Curtis, we are preparing for a Deacons’ Retreat in-person at Shrine Mont in October and facilitating a group studying reparations in advance of November’s General Convention. We are currently reading The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein for our next 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 |
