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)
September 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. One day last month a parishioner took time off work to join us. Those stopping for prayer are remembered in our personal prayers and in the prayers of the Intercessory Prayer group. Please let me know if you’re interested in joining us in this thoughtful and spiritually formative effort.
Several times in August, Christine and I participated with the Richmond Police Department’s Faith Leaders group in conducting RESETs (Rapid Engagement of Support in the Event of Trauma) in neighborhoods where a homicide has occurred. We go door to door checking in with neighbors, handing out brochures of community resources and offering a sympathetic ear with the occasional prayer. Please let me know if you feel called to this ministry and please keep these neighbors in your prayers.
The Kairos prison ministry may return for a weekend next April and training will probably begin in January. Please let me know if you are interested in participating so I can provide you with details on the application process.
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.
For many years, several St. Peter’s parishioners have walked the neighborhood raising the church’s profile and encouraging residents. The REWork ministry is a direct result of this effort. Walking was suspended in March 2020 due to the pandemic but may be resumed later this year. Please contact me if you’re interested in being a walker and let me know if you’d prefer days or evenings.
Plans are being made to provide Christmas stockings to the youth residing in the group homes on 22nd Street again this Advent season. While we don’t know at this time who will be in residence at Christmas, we do know that the three homes have the capacity for a total of 12 young people. St. Peter’s will provide the stockings and invite parishioners 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. Please contact me for details.
Activities outside St. Peter’s
For several years I have worked as a volunteer in the Chaplains’ Office at Richmond Community Hospital. Unfortunately, these efforts have been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19.
I occasionally volunteer at Westminster Canterbury to help with worship services.
In conjunction with Deacon David Curtis, we are preparing for a Deacons’ Retreat at Shrine Mont in October and facilitating a group studying reparations in advance of November’s General Convention.
This is the first of the monthly updates that will be shared by Deacon Karla. Please check back on October 15th for the latest.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. One day last month a parishioner took time off work to join us. Those stopping for prayer are remembered in our personal prayers and in the prayers of the Intercessory Prayer group. Please let me know if you’re interested in joining us in this thoughtful and spiritually formative effort.
Several times in August, Christine and I participated with the Richmond Police Department’s Faith Leaders group in conducting RESETs (Rapid Engagement of Support in the Event of Trauma) in neighborhoods where a homicide has occurred. We go door to door checking in with neighbors, handing out brochures of community resources and offering a sympathetic ear with the occasional prayer. Please let me know if you feel called to this ministry and please keep these neighbors in your prayers.
The Kairos prison ministry may return for a weekend next April and training will probably begin in January. Please let me know if you are interested in participating so I can provide you with details on the application process.
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.
For many years, several St. Peter’s parishioners have walked the neighborhood raising the church’s profile and encouraging residents. The REWork ministry is a direct result of this effort. Walking was suspended in March 2020 due to the pandemic but may be resumed later this year. Please contact me if you’re interested in being a walker and let me know if you’d prefer days or evenings.
Plans are being made to provide Christmas stockings to the youth residing in the group homes on 22nd Street again this Advent season. While we don’t know at this time who will be in residence at Christmas, we do know that the three homes have the capacity for a total of 12 young people. St. Peter’s will provide the stockings and invite parishioners 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. Please contact me for details.
Activities outside St. Peter’s
For several years I have worked as a volunteer in the Chaplains’ Office at Richmond Community Hospital. Unfortunately, these efforts have been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19.
I occasionally volunteer at Westminster Canterbury to help with worship services.
In conjunction with Deacon David Curtis, we are preparing for a Deacons’ Retreat at Shrine Mont in October and facilitating a group studying reparations in advance of November’s General Convention.
To email Deacon Karla please click here: Deacon Karla
The next update update from Deacon Karla will be posted on October 15th.
September 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. One day last month a parishioner took time off work to join us. Those stopping for prayer are remembered in our personal prayers and in the prayers of the Intercessory Prayer group. Please let me know if you’re interested in joining us in this thoughtful and spiritually formative effort.
Several times in August, Christine and I participated with the Richmond Police Department’s Faith Leaders group in conducting RESETs (Rapid Engagement of Support in the Event of Trauma) in neighborhoods where a homicide has occurred. We go door to door checking in with neighbors, handing out brochures of community resources and offering a sympathetic ear with the occasional prayer. Please let me know if you feel called to this ministry and please keep these neighbors in your prayers.
The Kairos prison ministry may return for a weekend next April and training will probably begin in January. Please let me know if you are interested in participating so I can provide you with details on the application process.
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.
For many years, several St. Peter’s parishioners have walked the neighborhood raising the church’s profile and encouraging residents. The REWork ministry is a direct result of this effort. Walking was suspended in March 2020 due to the pandemic but may be resumed later this year. Please contact me if you’re interested in being a walker and let me know if you’d prefer days or evenings.
Plans are being made to provide Christmas stockings to the youth residing in the group homes on 22nd Street again this Advent season. While we don’t know at this time who will be in residence at Christmas, we do know that the three homes have the capacity for a total of 12 young people. St. Peter’s will provide the stockings and invite parishioners 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. Please contact me for details.
Activities outside St. Peter’s
For several years I have worked as a volunteer in the Chaplains’ Office at Richmond Community Hospital. Unfortunately, these efforts have been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19.
I occasionally volunteer at Westminster Canterbury to help with worship services.
In conjunction with Deacon David Curtis, we are preparing for a Deacons’ Retreat at Shrine Mont in October and facilitating a group studying reparations in advance of November’s General Convention.
This is the first of the monthly updates that will be shared by Deacon Karla. Please check back on October 15th for the latest.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. One day last month a parishioner took time off work to join us. Those stopping for prayer are remembered in our personal prayers and in the prayers of the Intercessory Prayer group. Please let me know if you’re interested in joining us in this thoughtful and spiritually formative effort.
Several times in August, Christine and I participated with the Richmond Police Department’s Faith Leaders group in conducting RESETs (Rapid Engagement of Support in the Event of Trauma) in neighborhoods where a homicide has occurred. We go door to door checking in with neighbors, handing out brochures of community resources and offering a sympathetic ear with the occasional prayer. Please let me know if you feel called to this ministry and please keep these neighbors in your prayers.
The Kairos prison ministry may return for a weekend next April and training will probably begin in January. Please let me know if you are interested in participating so I can provide you with details on the application process.
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.
For many years, several St. Peter’s parishioners have walked the neighborhood raising the church’s profile and encouraging residents. The REWork ministry is a direct result of this effort. Walking was suspended in March 2020 due to the pandemic but may be resumed later this year. Please contact me if you’re interested in being a walker and let me know if you’d prefer days or evenings.
Plans are being made to provide Christmas stockings to the youth residing in the group homes on 22nd Street again this Advent season. While we don’t know at this time who will be in residence at Christmas, we do know that the three homes have the capacity for a total of 12 young people. St. Peter’s will provide the stockings and invite parishioners 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. Please contact me for details.
Activities outside St. Peter’s
For several years I have worked as a volunteer in the Chaplains’ Office at Richmond Community Hospital. Unfortunately, these efforts have been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19.
I occasionally volunteer at Westminster Canterbury to help with worship services.
In conjunction with Deacon David Curtis, we are preparing for a Deacons’ Retreat at Shrine Mont in October and facilitating a group studying reparations in advance of November’s General Convention.
To email Deacon Karla please click here: Deacon Karla
The next update update from Deacon Karla will be posted on October 15th.
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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 |
