Last night at the RCIA Class here at the Cathedral we had 3 guest speakers come in and talk about their journeys of ministering for Social Justice. It was a powerful night of witness.
Our Deacon Brian Bergen spoke about his call into ministry and especially his call into prison ministry.
We also had Megan Rollins, a Cathedral parishioner, from the organization Boaz and Ruth come and speak to us and she brought with her a participant in the program who brought us all to tears with her moving story.
Boaz and Ruth is one of those organizations that works miracles on a daily basis. It is is dedicated to Rebuilding, Empowering and Connecting. Rebuilding the lives of those who have been incarcerated and have been recently released from our local jails and prisons. Empowering the Highland Park neighborhood, one of the poorest in the city of Richmond, by hosting six businesses in the community who employ the recently released prisoners and as a result generate significant economic development (a similar program called Homeboy Industries has garnered national attention in Los Angeles for its success with gang members). Connecting people across racial, economic, and geographic barriers through events in the city throughout the year, and speaking engagements like the one hosted last night.
If you are looking for a way to do service work while you are a VCU student or Cathedral parishioner, or you are looking for a great organization to support financially please consider working for and supporting Boaz and Ruth. They deserve all of the love and support we can give.
