Missions & Outreach
Missions
Following the example of Jesus Christ, the Missions Ministry of St. James’s seeks to cultivate and sustain relationships with God, our mission partners, and each other.
In 2025, the Missions Committee invested in relationships with our friends in Hurley, VA, and the Episcopal Church in Navajoland.
If you’re interested in joining this continued work and imagining the future of mission, or leading a future experience, please contact Missions Committee Chair, Marisa Trible.
Outreach
Each year, we disperse several grants to community partners that do amazing work throughout the Richmond area. We maintain ongoing relationships with these organizations, many of which provide individual volunteer opportunities.
Grants are predominantly funded through our annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser. If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, please contact our Associate Rector, The Rev. Blake Singer.
Upcoming Events
Rural Dental Clinic: Mission Trip
Thursday, April 23–Sunday, April 26
Join us on a mission trip to Hurley, Virginia to set up and support a rural dental clinic. Our dentists and dental hygienists will be seeing up to 100 patients—performing extractions, fillings, and cleanings.
Volunteers are needed to support the clinic in a variety of ways, including patient intake, sterilizing equipment, assisting with patient flow, and acting as runners. No prior experience is required, and all volunteers will receive training beforehand. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve, learn, and make a tangible difference in the lives of others—come be part of the team!
If you have any questions or concerns, please click here to email Marisa Trible.
CARITAS Bridge Week
Saturday, Feb 28–Friday, March 6
Our annual Bridge Week—full of volunteering opportunities, fellowship, and deepening relationships with our partner CARITAS—is just around the corner. Your presence and engagement with the folks of CARITAS means more than you know. Please note, a member of the Doers Committee will be there each night to help set up and lead volunteers. Come and support both the women’s and men’s shelters with lunches, dinners, worship, crafts, manicures, karaoke, Bingo! and more!
Partners in Richmond
CARITAS
CARITAS creates a safe space to heal and time to rebuild. They are an active community of caring for people experiencing homelessness and/or addiction. Their vision is to cultivate a vibrant community where hope lives and everyone has an opportunity to renew their lives.
Peter Paul
Peter Paul offers a full range of programs and services to fulfill Peter Paul’s mission: to support the neighbors of the East End and educate its students, equipping them to serve as positive contributors to their family, community and society.
REAL LIFE
REAL LIFE serves individuals who have been impacted by incarceration, homelessness, or substance use disorder by giving them an opportunity to overcome their personal and community barriers that hinder their pathway to thriving.
