About Us and What We Do

Every Friday at noontime,  ERVA is on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. downtown.  We hope to engage students in spiritual conversations and offer  free materials as they head to class or lunch.  Over the past few years, we have given away than 20,000 such items to students on campus and had the opportunity to engage in thousands of spiritual conversations.  Join us downtown Fridays and witness God bringing students to engage with us as we witness on campus.

There are also similar activities on campus on other days of the week with Christians from other churches.  

ERVA was also at MCV downtown for months during the COVID closures, engaging with medical personnel, staff and residents as they work or visit medical offices in the area.

During periods when VCU is closed for break, ERVA will return to the MCV area to witness to that community.

Sunday mornings, several of us bring water, coffee and donuts to folks at the downtown bus transfer area behind the Richmond City Hall.  We try to share with and encourage folks that are homeless there as well as those waiting for a bus to work, church or to home.  There are also frequent opportunities to pray with and encourage folks as they begin their day.

Whether it is a special event or celebration, or just a routine day, Richmond is filled with people who need to know the Savior.  Consider working alongside others as we try to engage with people and share the Good News.  Sometimes it is with tracts and materials at parades or community celebrations, sometimes by giving away food, water or coffee at places where people gather during the day. These are also opportunities to pray with and encourage folks.

Northside Outreach Center on Meadowbridge Road offers a variety of ministry opportunities for those interested in serving the many needy in this Northside Richmond community.  One of these ministries is a free community dinner during the warmer months.  There is an opportunity at these dinners to help prepare and deliver the meal to folks coming to NOC.  There is also an opportunity to pray with and engage in spiritual conversations with them, and to give away Christian books and materials.

People with ERVA also participate in sidewalk advocacy for life at several of the abortion clinics in the Richmond community.  These are opportunities to pray for and encourage those considering having an abortion to reconsider their choice.  Come join others during the week or on Saturday mornings as we pray together for the protection of the unborn, pass out material or engage with women considering abortions at these facilities.   

Pregnancy Resource Centers in Richmond provide life-affirming care for women, including free ultrasounds, counseling, baby supplies, and other assistance. Volunteer with or donate to these centers.