Local Community

The Lord has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.” Micah 6:8

After spending his life and ministry serving others, Jesus told his disciples, “I have set an example that you should do as I have done for you.”  At TCPC we serve God by serving others.  Our Food Pantry works with FeedMore on a weekly basis to provide help to those who need it.  Our monthly 5 Cents A Meal offering goes to support the goal of ending hunger in our community and world. Our building provides space to groups such as Career Prospectors and AA as they reach out to people.  We believe God calls us to love in Jesus’ name.

Community Outreach at TCPC

TCPC Food Pantry

TCPC is a proud Feedmore partner agency, distributing nutritious food to families every Tuesday from 5:00-6:30 pm in the Lower Fellowship Hall and parking lot.

On November 11, the TCPC Food Pantry helped a record number of 314 families!  In September and October, the food pantry helped feed 9,551 people. Each Tuesday, our Food Pantry volunteers distribute at least 5,000 pounds of food. For the year 2022, over 260,00 pounds of food were given to our neighbors in need.

If you are interested in coming to the Food Pantry for food assistance, you are welcome to join on Tuesday, from 5-6:30pm at TCPC (9315 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond VA 23229). No prior registration is needed.

You can support this vital ministry by giving directly to the food pantry here (select “TCPC Food Pantry” under “Fund”) or by dropping off food donations in the Narthex on weekdays between 9am-1pm or on Sundays during worship. The Food Pantry is currently seeking canned foods, such as proteins, fruits, and vegetables.

Christmas Outreach: Henrico Christmas Mother

Since 1942, Henrico Christmas Mother has been committed to their mission:  To provide assistance to qualifying families, seniors, and disabled adults during the holiday season. Learn more about Henrico Christmas Mother here.

This year, Henrico Christmas Mother is being added to our outreach opportunities during the holiday season.   The following items are being collected October 19 - November 23:

  • Socks, hats and gloves - new items for children and adults

  • Books for adults - gently used, all genres

  • "Freebie" items often received in the mail - calendars, pocket planners and note cards

Please bring your gifts & donations to the Missions corner in the Narthex at TCPC.

Christmas Outreach: Assisting Families of Inmates

Help Make the Christmas Season Brighter for Children With an Incarcerated Family Member

As we’ve done for many years, the Mission and Justice Ministry Team is providing an early start to the Christmas season of giving. We are working with Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) to provide a holiday gift and essential items (all low cost items) for children that participate in their program. 

AFOI works in eight Richmond City Elementary Schools conducting weekly support groups for students with an incarcerated parent or other close family member. They provide transportation to several prison facilities so families can remain connected. AFOI’s work reduces the cycle of recidivism by breaking down barriers between the incarcerated and their loved ones. Learn more about AFOI here.

Pick-up an information sheet from the table in the narthex. It will have details about the requested items. Items must be returned by November 30. Be sure to sign the list on the table if you’ll be helping with this outreach program; this is important so we know all the children assigned to TCPC are spoken for.

RISC Justice Ministry

Our congregation is a covenant member of Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities (RISC), a grassroots organization made up of 24 congregations throughout Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield.

RISC shines a light on systemic community problems,researches best practices from other communities, partners with experts and non-profit providers to solve issues, brings truth to power in large numbers to ask decision makers to take targeted actions, and holds decision makers accountable for their commitments.

Congregations that covenant members of RISC commit to preach, teach, plan, and work toward the vision of making our congregations places where justice is just as important as mercy and faithfulness. Congregations commit to building an effective justice ministry network, with the mission of powerfully addressing community problems through the broad involvement of our congregants and to invest in the financial sustainability of RISC.

Rise Against Hunger

This fun, hands-on service project is perfect for all ages. Please come if you’re two or ninety-two! Each year, we partner with Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable. We package over 10,000 meals in about two hours! The event includes assembling packages of rice, soy, vegetables and flavoring mix that includes 23 essential vitamins and minerals. This project is a great way to involve the whole family in missions. Learn more about this organization on their website: http://www.riseagainsthunger.org/.

  • YMCA Bright Beginnings

    In partnership with the YMCA’s Bright Beginnings program, each August we have a Backpacks event, packing backpacks with school supplies to help kids in our community start the school year with the supplies they need.

  • Career Prospectors

    Career Prospectors is a very active networking group for workers in transition that meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7:30 am. We provide mentoring, training opportunities, refresher techniques for interviewing, resume writing, timely gathering of job information, and general support as you travel your path to a new career position. Career Prospector & Jam where you may join, provides event details. The Career Prospector LinkedIn group supports job seekers with contacts and job postings. For information, contact Charlie Wood at CharlieWood@AttributesForSucccess.com.

  • Christmas Giving

    Each year during the Christmas season, we collect donations for organizations like CARITAS, Butterfly Babies, and other organizations that offer support for local families and children.