Richmond Urban Ministry Institute -RUMI

04/06/2026

On Saturday, the community came together,
not just to pray, but to stand side by side.

Different ages. Different backgrounds.
One purpose.

We shared moments of prayer…
moments of connection…
moments of joy, food, and fellowship.

This wasn’t just an event.
This was community in action.

From the volunteers serving…
to families showing up…
to neighbors standing together in prayer,
this is what makes Richmond strong.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who came out, served, and supported the RUMI Prayer Chain

04/03/2026

See you all tomorrow

04/03/2026

This is what community looks like.

Miss Jones and her team have already been putting in the work.

Hundreds of Easter eggs prepared.
Time. Energy. Love.

All so families, kids, and the community can come together and experience something special.

This is bigger than an event.
This is people showing up for each other.

💛 Tomorrow is the day.

🙏 11th Annual RUMI Prayer Chain
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 11:00 AM (Line-up at 10:00 AM), Prayer starts at 11:00am
📍 3000 Chamberlayne Ave

👉 Come for the prayer
👉 Stay for the fellowship
👉 Bring your family — this is for YOU

Let’s show up for Richmond the way Miss Jones is showing up for us.

03/19/2026

It started with tragedy.

A 12-year-old girl lost her life…
And it shook this community to its core.

That moment became the reason behind something bigger —
a movement of prayer, purpose, and unity.

Juan shares how the RUMI Prayer Chain isn’t just an event…
It’s something God-driven, something intentional, something that brings people together when the city needs it the most.

Because the truth is…

A lot of people are hurting.
A lot of people feel lost.
And a lot of people don’t have hope.

But there is still a place where we can come together.

🙏 Join us for the 11th Annual RUMI Prayer Chain

📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 11:00 AM (Line-up at 10:00 AM)
📍 3000 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA

Come once… and you’ll understand why people come back every year.

👉 Bring someone with you. Share this. Let’s show up for our city.

03/11/2026

Richmond he is hurting.

After the recent tragedy in Shockoe Bottom and so many other moments of pain in our city, we are reminded that our community needs unity, healing, and hope more than ever.

Juan Braxton shares why the RUMI Prayer Chain matters — because this isn’t just a random prayer gathering. It’s prayer with intention, standing together as a community and bringing our city’s struggles directly to God.

When people are hurting and hope feels far away, the most powerful thing we can do is come together.

🙏 Join us for the 11th Annual RUMI Prayer Chain

📍 3000 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA
📅 Saturday, April 4, 2026
⏰ Line-up: 10:00 AM | Prayer starts: 11:00 AM

Bring your family, your church, your friends, and your neighbors.
Let’s stand together and pray for Richmond.

Tag someone who should come with you. Share this so the community can show up.

02/10/2026

When a community prays together, things change.

For over a decade, the RUMI Prayer Chain has brought neighbors, churches, families, and organizations together to pray for healing, unity, and hope across Richmond.

You are invited.

📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ Prayer begins at 11:00am (Line-up at 10:00am)
📍 3000 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA

This is a non-denominational, all-inclusive prayer gathering. All are welcome.

🙏 Come stand with us.
💬 Share this with someone who needs to be there.

01/06/2026

🧥🤍 RUMI / Franklin Grove – 1st Annual Men’s Coat Drive 🤍🧥

As temperatures drop, we’re coming together to make sure no one is left out in the cold.

We are now accepting new and gently used coats for our 1st Annual Coat Drive, with a goal of collecting 100 coats to support members of our community in need.

📅 Donations accepted through January 31, 2026
📍 Drop-off location: 3000 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227
🕖 Drop-off hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🚗 Pick-ups available upon request

Every coat makes a difference. Whether it’s one coat or several, your generosity helps keep someone warm this winter.

📞 For questions or to schedule a pick-up, contact Gregory Day at (804) 308-0052.

Thank you for showing up for our community and helping us spread warmth, dignity, and care.

12/22/2025

🎄✨ Joy Around Every Corner ✨🎄

The smiles say it all! Santa showed up, the kids lit up, and our community came together in love, laughter, and warmth.

There were gifts, music, s’mores, games, cocoa, and moments these families will never forget. This is what Let There Be Light is all about joy shared, hope lifted, memories created.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, served, gave, volunteered, played, smiled, and stayed. Richmond showed up with love. 💛

Special thanks to MsAngel Shantaé from cricket wireless for co-sponsoring, supporting, and pouring into this event, your energy and heart truly helped make this moment possible. 🌟

The Legacy Continues ❤️
✨ Let there be light.
✨ Let there be joy.

12/18/2025

✨🎄 Let There Be Light — This Saturday! 🎄✨

Meet Angel Grooms, co-sponsor of our holiday celebration — inviting YOU and your family to join us under the warm tent for a night filled with joy, music, treats, crafts, and community!

🔥 Hot chocolate & apple cider
🎅🏾 Santa + photos
🎁 Gifts for every child
🖍️ Arts & crafts for the kids
✨ Holiday treats, giveaways & surprises
⛺ Warm tent + cozy vibes
🎶 Caroling & connection

It’s going to be a fun, safe, family-friendly night — and we would love to see you there!

📍 3000 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond
🕔 5:00PM – 8:00PM
📅 Saturday, December 20

Bring the kids out. Bring a toy if you’re able.
Let’s create unexpected joy together. 🤍

12/17/2025

✨🎄 Let There Be Light 🎄✨
A warm, family-friendly holiday celebration for our community.

Join us this Saturday for an evening filled with joy and togetherness:
🎅🏾 Santa Claus + photos
🔥 Roasting marshmallows
🎁 A gift for every child
⛺ A warm tent and cozy atmosphere
🎶 Christmas caroling & holiday cheer

Bring your family, invite a friend, and come experience a night created with love for our children and our community.

🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 3000 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA

✨ Admission is free.
🎁 New, unwrapped toy donations are welcome.

Let there be light. Let there be joy.

12/12/2025