Welcome to RVAXA!
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About Us
RVA Chi Alpha is a community of students from universities and colleges in Richmond seeking God together. We want to be defined by this simple statement:
Love God. Love People. Pass it on.
We come from lots of different backgrounds, but the common desire is to love, know, and serve Jesus Christ. Wherever you may be on your spiritual journey — skeptical, questioning, new believer, or long-time follower of Christ — you are welcome here.
Check out our Facebook and Instagram to stay updated with what’s going on in our ministry.
Calendar
Take a look below at what’s coming up on Chi Alpha’s calendar.
Every Week:
- Prayer. Chi Alpha gathers together from Monday through Friday for prayer. There’s something powerful that happens when we intentionally invite Jesus into our daily routine to pray for our campuses. Everyday we are meeting at 10:50am in front of the POD Market in the Commons starting Jan 14 through Jan 31!
- Small Groups. This is the heart & soul of Chi Alpha. Check out the small groups below to see where you’d like to get involved.
- Wednesday Night Live (WNL). Every Wednesday during the Fall and Spring Semesters at 7pm at VCU’s Commons Theater. This is where Chi Alpha gathers to worship Jesus, grow in faith, and have fun.
Upcoming Events
- Wed, Jan 15 – First WNL of the semester
7pm | Commons Theater
It’s always so good to worship together - Fri, Jan 17 – Night of Prayer & Worship
There’s nothing like coming together to worship and lift up our campuses and city in prayer. Join us for a worship night! - Fri, Jan 24 – XAi Lunar New Year Party
Come celebrate Lunar New Years with us! Know of an international student or want to make an international friend? Join us! - Sun, Feb 2 – Superbowl Party
Come watch the superbowl game with us! Food will be provided. - Feb 7-8 – Discover the Nations
Discover the Nations is a regional Chi Alpha conference to cast vision, train, and equip the future leaders of Chi Alpha to effectively minister to international students. Talk to Allyson Holmstedt for more information.
Small Groups
Why join a small group? A small group is where community happens. A small group is where you will find guys and girls who will become brothers and sisters to you and, together, you will journey together in discovering who Jesus is.
Each small group will look different, but one thing you can count on is having an encounter with Jesus with people your age who are looking to know Jesus just as much.
Guys Small Groups
James & Craig
Mondays at 7pm
spanojl@mymail.vcu.edu (James)
Noah
Mondays at 7pm
clarkena2@vcu.edu
Moises
Tuesdays at 7pm
moisesdavidson5@gmail.com
King, Isaiah & Jacob
Thursdays at 7pm
martinkl8@mymail.vcu.edu (King)
Marcus & Semaj
Thursday’s at 7pm
Virginia Union
floydma@vcu.edu (Marcus)
Ladies Small Groups
Faith
Mondays at 7pm
hopkinslf@vcu.edu
Audrey & Madi
Tuesdays at 7pm
achelci1@gmail.com (Audrey)
Arline & Keila
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
gomezag@vcu.edu (Arline)
Zoe & Alisha
Tuesdays at 7pm
azpoush@gmail.com (Zoe)
Mary, Lilli & Sam
Thursdays at 7pm
leitchmary0@gmail.com (Mary)
Ashton
Thursdays at 6:30pm
ashton.colbert2015@gmail.com
Gabzy, Kendall & Skylar
Mondays at 7pm
gabrielle@therinkers.com (Gabzy)
Mallory & Joi
Thursdays at 7:30pm
martinml5@mymail.vcu.edu (Mallory)
Lois, Allyson & Jessie
Fridays at 5pm
Chi Alpha International
akinolals@vcu.edu (Lois)
Arjene & Jasmine
Virginia Union
Tuesdays at 7pm
arjene.k.wilson@gmail.com (Arjene)
Wednesday Night Live
Wednesdays, 7pm
VCU’s Commons Theater
We, as RVA Chi Alpha, gather together every Wednesdays to worship Jesus, grow in faith, and have fun!
A typical WNL includes some sort of icebreaker to connect with each other, a time of worship with songs, a message shared by a staff member, guest speaker, or student, and a time of prayer.
In every part of the service, the aim is to learn more about who Jesus is and be challenged to grow. WNL is a fun time of being together as a family, so bring someone with you!
Staff Team
Mike and Jen Godzwa
Directors
mikegodz@gmail.com
jengodzwa@gmail.com
Marcus Floyd
Missionary Associate
floydma@vcu.edu
Born and raised in Chesterfield County, Virginia, Marcus graduated from VCU with a degree in health physical education and exercise science, with a minor in psychology. In his spare time, Marcus likes to go on long distance runs outdoors in nature, learning random facts, and discovering new music.
Allyson Holmstedt
Missionary Associate
apholmstedt@gmail.com
Allyson and her husband, Nick, moved to Richmond in 2016 to complete her campus ministry internship. Allyson joined the staff team to specialize in XAi, and Nick works at CoStar as a programmer. On the weekends, they love spending time with their puppies, Lyza and Sally, and playing board games with friends.
Hannah Palma
Missionary Associate
hannahgracepalma@gmail.com
Hannah graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Business Information Technology. Though she graduated as a Hokie she will always feel at home in Richmond. She loves jamming out to music, enjoys a good meal, and loves a good cup of coffee.
Jasmine Yanez
Missionary Associate
jasminevyanez@gmail.com
Jasmine graduated from VCU with a degree in health, physical education and exercise science in 2016. Her favorite parts of living in the city are the coffee shops, sunsets and thrift stores. She loves to laugh and you will find her making handmade crafts, hanging out with kids, and learning about different cultures.
Jessie Mack
Missionary Associate
jessiemack96@gmail.com
Jessie was born and raised in Northern Virginia but moved to Richmond in 2014. Jessie graduated from VCU with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. She loves baking, petting all the dogs she can, and exploring the city.
Faith Hopkins
Campus Missionary in Training (CMIT)
hopkinslf@vcu.edu
Faith graduated from VCU with a degree in Psychology. She grew up in rural northern Virginia but has always adored the city and loves living in Richmond. She loves flowers, antique stores, and her dogs: Chester, Lester, Sylvester, and Esther.
Noah Clarke
Campus Missionary in Training (CMIT)
clarkena2@vcu.edu
Noah graduated from VCU in spring of 2019 with a bachelors in psychology. He likes playing video games with friends, loves a good meal, and is always down to grab coffee and go record shopping.
Moises Davidson
Campus Missionary in Training (CMIT)
moisesdavidson5@gmail.com
Moises graduated from George Mason with a degree in Communication. He was born in Panama and raised in Northern Va. During college Moises developed a passion for spreading the gospel to college students. Leading him to move to Richmond to complete the Chi Alpha internship. He enjoys playing volleyball and tennis, watching Marvel movies and reading.
Ashton Colbert
Campus Missionary in Training (CMIT)
ashton.colbert2015@gmail.com
Ashton was born and raised in Chester, VA but officially moved into the city earlier this year. She graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Psychology. In her spare time she loves watching Disney movies, The Office, writing, petting dogs and finding four leave clovers.