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. Every Thursday at 12pm at Cabell Library (VCU) and the Commuter Lounge (VUU).
- 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 1836 Park Ave. This is where Chi Alpha gathers to worship Jesus, grow in faith, and have fun.
Upcoming Events
- Fri, Feb 1 – Lunar New Year Party
7pm, Globe Room 1030J - Sun, Feb 3 – The Big Game Party
6pm, 1836 Park Ave - Feb 8-10 – Winter Retreat
You can register here! - Fri, Feb 22 – Night of Prayer & Worship
7pm, 1836 Park Ave - Fri, Mar 22 – Giant Jenga Tournament
Details TBA - Fri, Mar 29 – Night of Prayer & Worship
7pm, 1836 Park Ave - Fri, Apr 19 – Night of Prayer & Worship/ Baptisms
7pm, 1836 Park Ave - Wed, Apr 24 – Senior Farewell
7pm, 1836 Park Ave - Wed, May 1 – Vision Night
7pm, 1836 Park Ave - May 6-8 – SICM
Check out the website for more info. - May 24-26 – All Nations
Check out the website for more info.
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
King & Noah
Thursday at 7pm
Cabell Library
clarkena2@vcu.edu (Noah)
Alex & Enrique
Tuesdays at 7pm
Cabell Library
alex.rubio511@gmail.com (Alex)
Craig, David, & Jeremiah
Mondays at 7pm
bogertdp@vcu.edu (David)
Marcus
(located at Virginia Union)
floydma@rvaxa.com
Ladies Small Groups
Emily & Lilli
Thursdays at 7pm
223 S Cherry St
emilyb21@gmail.com (Emily)
Estelle & Imani
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Cabell Library
avbuereeo@vcu.edu (Estelle)
Jewelle & Daira
Tuesdays at 7pm
1301 W Main St
Jewelle.williams22@gmail.com (Jewelle)
Emely & Alisha
Mondays at 7pm
pascuale@vcu.edu (Emely)
Arline & Faith
Mondays at 7pm
W. Grace South
hopkinslf@vcu.edu (Faith)
Hannah & Brittany
Mondays at 3pm
Cabell Library
hannahgracepalma@gmail.com (Hannah)
Jessie
Mondays at 7pm
Cabell Library
mackjr@mymail.vcu.edu
Jasmine Yanez
(Located at Virginia Union)
yanezjv@rvaxa.com
Wednesday Night Live
Wednesdays, 7pm
1836 Park Ave
We, as RVA Chi Alpha, gather together every Wednesdays at The Chapel 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 graduated with a degree in French Studies from American University in Washington D.C. After living most of her childhood abroad, she has a love of culture and history from around the world. It is fitting that she loves international students! 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 puppy, Lyza, 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
yanezjv@rvaxa.com
After graduating with a degree in health, physical education and exercise science from VCU in 2016. Jasmine loves living in the city and has made Richmond her home. She enjoys learning about different cultures, trying new foods, exploring new places and making hand-made crafts.
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.