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Remembering those who died while struggling with homelessness

Free Press staff report | 10/26/2023, 6 p.m.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in partnership with Homeward and Commonwealth Catholic Charities, will host a second annual memorial service for people ...

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in partnership with Homeward and Commonwealth Catholic Charities, will host a second annual memorial service for people who passed away while struggling with homelessness. The service is at 4 p.m. on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1100 W. Grace St.

“All are invited and welcome to join us on All Saints Day, the traditional day in the Church calendar where the deceased of the previous year are remembered, as we remember those who passed away this last year,” according to a news release.

Following the service, everyone is invited to a Community Dinner provided by Bethlehem Lutheran Church for a time of fellowship and remembrance. For more information contact David Smith, Bethlehem’s director of Evangelism & Stewardship, at dwsmith78@gmail.com

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, a LCMS community of faith nestled into the heart of Richmond, that, in grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, makes known the love of Christ by word and deed within our church, community and the world.

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Commonwealth Catholic Charities

CCC’s Housing Resource Center has a team of dedicated staff who provide street outreach and case management for those experiencing homelessness to assist households in resolving their homeless situation

Since 1923, Commonwealth Catholic Charities has provided life-changing human services to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. CCC offers quality and compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith.

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Homeward

Homeward’s mission is to prevent, reduce and end homeless- ness by facilitating creative solutions through the collaboration, coordination and cooperation of regional resources and services.

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