Richmond is a pretty great place to live.  On the surface, it seems like it is the place to be; a rolling river, bike trails, excellent music scene, fantastic art museum – and art scene – and don’t EVEN get me started on the food here, it’s incredible (and fried).  However, under the surface of all the reasons to adore this city lies a hidden painful side.

We have unspoken injustices that creep under the belly of this beautiful city. We have rampant poverty, inequality, and a school-to-prison pipeline. 

We believe that equality is a kingdom calling and a Church mandate to help destroy the principalities designed to oppress our neighbors.  God’s kingdom must be made available by creating avenues for restoration, peacemaking, and hope. Center Church exists for this movement in our city. Richmond Beautiful is a belief that one day our city, country, and world will be restored. Thoughts and prayers are great, but it’s through action and responsibility that true Kingdom movements are revealed.