Richmond Virginia Stake News

04/26/2026

There are still slots available tomorrow. If anyone wants to volunteer.

Still time to sign up for our April event, Tied Together! Volunteer link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AFAB29AAFDC43-61683021-tied #/

04/26/2026

COME SEE THE 13-FOOT HARRIET TUBMAN
“JOURNEY TO FREEDOM” STATUE!

Friday, May 1 from 5 - 8 pm

Washington DC Stake Center
10000 Stoneybrook Drive | Kensington, MD
PROGRAM from 6:30 - 8 pm

Washington DC Temple Visitors’ Center
9900 Stoneybrook Drive | Kensington, MD

Historian Anthony Cohen will discuss his 800-mile journey to Canada as he follows the route of the Underground Railroad, celebrating faith, freedom, families and the 250th birthday of the
United States of America

04/24/2026

04/24/2026

It's National Volunteer Week, and wouldn't ya know it, we need volunteers!

We have FOUR incredible programs that need additional volunteers. Can you help?

🏊️ Aquatics: Wednesdays through May 27 | 5:15 - 7:15 PM | Sheltering Arms Bon Air. Assist athletes 1:1 to help them reach their goals, help with athlete transfers, and set up equipment.
🏹 Archery: Tuesdays through May 26 and Wednesdays through May 27| 3:45 - 6:15 PM | Rockwood Nature Center. Assist with equipment setup and breakdown, as well as knocking and retrieving arrows.
🚣 Kayaking: Tuesdays, May 5 at Dutch Gap | May 19 at Deep Bottom Park | 5:00-8:00 PM. Assist with equipment management, loading, and with athletes in the water.
🚴 Rec Cycling: Tuesdays, May 5-June 16 | 5:30-8:00 PM | Dorey Park.
Assist by riding alongside athletes.

Your volunteerism makes a huge impact on our athletes! Support these programs by registering here: https://sportable.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

The Richmond Stake is supporting Habitat for Humanity 40th anniversary of helping low-income families in RVA have a safe place to call home. Our YSAs are trying to do a build day on Saturday, May 2nd, but we need 10 more volunteers to make it possible. We know it’s last minute, but if you’d like to have an awesome experience that changes lives, please sign up by this Thursday the 23rd.

04/20/2026

We are excited to invite the women of the Richmond and Mechanicsville stakes to join together for a local broadcast of the Northeast Area Women's Conference on Saturday, May 30th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Pump Road building.

The day will consist of a variety of activities:

Broadcast sessions from the NYC site - keynote speakers, panel discussions, and music. Please click link for additional details.
https://churchevent-onward.eventsair.site/

Service project - making paper flowers for hospital patients

Food drive - St. Thomas Food & Wellness Pantry (see attached flyer for requested items) - in support of the General Relief Society's global initiative to care for women and children

Art display - submissions from members of our stakes based on the theme “Covenant Women Following Jesus and Spreading Their Influence for Good." All creative expressions—from fine arts and photography to handcrafted textiles and woodwork—are welcome. We would love for you to share your creative talents and have extended the submission deadline to May 15, 2026. Please review the attached FAQ and fill out the submission form here: Art Display Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_zQqa4GnMrPojH7p54iRVntgH-m5nUkQJK6Phjvuq4Rpo0Q/viewform?pli=1

Lunch!
Dress is casual.

Translation services in all languages will be available.

We hope you can spend all or part of the day with us as we gather together to be spiritually fed and uplifted.

With love,

Richmond & Mechanicsville Stake Relief Society Presidencies

04/19/2026

04/17/2026

🌎 Earth Day is April 22 and all month long, our region is coming alive with ways to make a difference! From parks and gardens to neighborhoods and even grocery stores, there are opportunities everywhere to get involved and take action.🌱

Looking to roll up your sleeves? Discover a wide range of environmental volunteer projects happening locally on CFengage.org.

Join Richmond Shines for cleanups happening in April and into May! The Richmond ToolBank is building on the momentum of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clean the Bay Day, partnering with Clean City Commission, Southside ReLeaf, and others to take this effort upstream—cleaning neighborhoods, streets, and storm drains before litter reaches the James River and the Chesapeake Bay. 💧

Get Involved: cfengage.org/richmond-shines

You can also explore Don't Trash Central Virginia ♻️ for more regional events.

Learn More: engage.planrva.org/dont-trash-CVA

No matter how you choose to participate, big or small, your actions matter. However you activate this month helps!

04/16/2026

DID YOU KNOW that the Annual Community Food Drive has already begun? From April to May, neighborhoods and businesses are trying to collect over 50,000 lbs of food for the Food Pantry! WANT TO COLLECT? Go to GoochlandCares.org/Events !

04/14/2026

Join us for a wonderful evening of learning and friendship!

04/13/2026

Youth ➡️ this is your moment.
Parents ➡️ this is your invitation.

Global Youth Service Day (April 24–26) is a chance to serve together and make a real impact in your community.

Put it on your calendar to serve with us!