We have been very busy! You may recognize a few friends or even yourself! Thank you for partnering with us to Rebuild - Restore - Renew our community's most valuable asset....YOU! Make sure you're at our next face-to-face event so you can pose for the camera!


Coping With Holiday Grief Workshop

Coping With Holiday Grief Workshop

Coping With Holiday Grief Workshop

Online guests were engaged during the Coping with Holiday Grief Workshop!

Coping With Holiday Grief Workshop

Coping With Holiday Grief Workshop

Our connection is vital to build "community"!

We are blessed to be connected with genuine Kingdom partners!

The Angel Tree Prison Ministry's Christmas party was a huge success!

Marilynn Cabiness was eager to participate in the festivities!

The men from The Ark were instrumental in setting up and assisting where needed! We're thankful for their connection!

The South Hill Aglow put on their NEW DAY gear as they hosted the webcast replay of Jen Tringale's message!

Pastors Edward and Alfredia Lee, Latonja Harris, Marilynn Cabiness, Rachel Brown, Stacey and Pastor Joey Hanel took a moment to share some smiles for the camera!

The Selah Center Gala, 2024

The Selah Center Gala, 2024

The Selah Center Gala, 2024

The Selah Center Gala, 2024

The Selah Center Gala, 2024

The Selah Center Gala, 2024

The Selah Center Gala, 2024

Nancy McDaniel, Aglow International Prayer Director and Dave McDaniel, Men of Issachar Director. A power couple for the Kingdom!

Nancy gave powerful pointers to guide us as the Ecclesia during political upheaval.

Rachel joined Nancy and many others at the Come Up Higher Prayer Retreat.

Unity in Community Resources Roundtable 2024

Unity in Community Resources Roundtable 2024

Unity in Community Resources Roundtable 2024

Unity in Community Resources Roundtable 2024

Unity in Community Resources Roundtable 2024

Unity in Community Resources Roundtable 2024

Unity in Community Resources Roundtable 2024


Unity in Community Resources Roundtable 2024

Diane Layne, VP of Administration, Latonya Harris, VP of Public Relations, Reggie and Samantha Newell, Alfredia Lee, VP of Administration, Rachel Brown, President

Unity in Community Fundraising Gala 2024

Jeanette Grimes, Aglow Ambassador


Unity in Community Fundraising Gala 2024

Unity in Community Fundraising Gala 2024


Unity in Community Fundraising Gala 2024

Unity in Community Fundraising Gala 2024

Unity in Community Fundraising Gala 2024

Unity in Community Fundraising Gala 2024

Unity in Community Fundraising Gala 2024

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

Tanyka and Daric Abbott, our special guests for "Celebration of Love... For Self and Others"

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

"Celebration of Love... For Self and Others" gathering on Feb. 2024!

Joanne Bedford, VCU/CMH chaplain, shares tips on using laughter as a coping mechanism at "Visioning a Healthier 2024".

Several were in attendance at the VCU/CMH C.A.R.E. Building for "Visioning a Healthier 2024" event.

Joanne Bedford highlighted multiple strategies to use laughter and other stress management techniques to bring holistic health at the "Visioning a Healthier 2024" event.

Jeanette Grimes, CEO of LeZeal Enterprises LLC, gave practical steps with the 8 Dimensions of Wellness.

"Visioning a Healthier 2024" was enjoyed by all in attendance!

Minister Easter Jeffress brought peace and joy into the gathering!

Annette Owen is working on her vision board at "Visioning a Healthier 2024".

Vice President of Public Relations, LaTonja Harris, shows her previous year's vision board and explains the value of words at the "Visioning a Healthier 2024" event.

Rachel Brown, President, was thankful for the collaboration with the hospital's Spirituality Department as well as LeZeal Enterprises for the "Visioning a Healthier 2024" event!


Celebrating at the Angel Tree Prison Ministry Christmas Party are Pastor Chafik, Paul, Richard, Rachel. Irene, Alfredia, and Pastor Edward

Rachel and Minister Corrine Walker

Deandrea and Diane joining in for a "groupie"

Pastor Chafik and Ella at the Angel Tree Prison Ministry Christmas Party

One of the Christmas trees at 313's Dogwood Room

A sample of the Blessing Bags and gifts that were given to each family at the Christmas Party

Rachel Brown and Alfredia Lee presenting Brian Daniel with a collaborative donation for the Angel Tree Prison Fellowship Ministry


Len, Alfredia, Joanne, Miss Dot, Lorene, Susan, and Paul shared their voices and Christmas Cheer!

Alfredia, Jeanette, and Rachel took a moment to enjoy one of the many Christmas trees at VCU/CMH!






Dr. John Bohannon

Charnese McPherson

Dr, Ronald Thornhill

Minister Easter Jeffress

Mayor LaWanda Vincent Tatum

Tri-County Community Collaboration with Gloria Smith, Hattie Farrar, and Latoscha Cross

Tri-County Community Collaboration with Rachel Brown, President, Hattie Farrar, Director of Victim/Witness Assistance Program, and Diane Layne, Vice President of Admin.

The real stars of the Mid Atlantic Regional Gathering in Lynchburg, VA! They contributed to the millennial panel discussion in presence and wisdom!

Mid Atlantic Regional Gathering in Lynchburg, VA

Mid Atlantic Regional Gathering in Lynchburg, VA

The Gathering at the Gates: Big Fork

The Gathering at the Gates: Big Fork

The Gathering at the Gates: Big Fork

The Gathering at the Gates: The Phoenix

The Gathering at the Gates: Kerr Lake

The Gathering at the Gates: Kerr Lake
PRAYVA members and participants

Valerie Burke and Janelle Harris

Shirley Clarke

Jeanette Grimes sharing information about LEZEAL Enterprises

Aglow Ambassador, LaTonja Harris

Sammie Walker and Jim Hanel fellowshipping


Elder Cecil Purefoy, Pastor Darla Purefoy, CoPastor Shelly Dagner, and Pastor Anthony Dagner

Susie and Steve Carroll, Volunteers for Christ

Pastor Joey Hanel, Rachel Brown, and Dana Dabaets

The Ark Ministries with Lani and Dana Dabaets

Mary Royster, State Prayer Coordinator for the Mid Atlantic Region

These members of PRAYVA came from far and wide to support our community with prayer and to build stronger connections!

This ornament was given to each guest at our Season of Hope Christmas event!

Civic and Ministry leaders who interceded for our community included Rev. Carl Walker, Elder Doris Allen, Minister Kelvin Hutcheson, Minister Cynthia Chambers, Pastor Kenyatta Evans, State Prayer Coordinator Mary Royster, Alfredia Lee, Dana DaBaets, Rachel Brown, Diane Layne, Mary Hodges, and Pastor Wayne Guynn

Unity in Community with The Selah Center!

Unity in Community with The Selah Center!

Members of New Life Ministries collaborated with us for the Selah Fundraising Gala!

Unity in Community with The Selah Center!

Unity in Community with The Selah Center!

Unity in Community with The Selah Center!

The SHACL hosted our first Anti-Human Trafficking Summit with Tanya Gould and Charles Ferry.

pictured from left to right: Rachel Brown, South Hill Aglow Community Lighthouse President, Mary Hodges, MCPS Director of Student Services, Christy Moseley, VCU-CMH Practice Operations Manager/ Behavioral Health, Diane Layne, South Hill Aglow Community Lighthouse Vice President of Administration, Brenda Palmore, VCU-CMH Vice President of Physician Practices, Dana Debaets, Director of The Ark Addiction Ministries, and Stuart Bowen, Chief of the South Hill Police Dept.

Donation Bins and $300 presented to South Hill Elementary

Donation Bins and $300 to LaCrosse Elementary

Donation Bins and $300 to Park View Middle School

Amy P. Kelly was the guest speaker for our first Unity in Community Gala!

The South Hill Aglow Community Lighthouse presented $300 to The Selah Center during our first Unity in Community Gala!

Special touches made the first gala special!

Gala guests enjoy fellowship and the photo booth!

Special moments with friends!

The gala gave us opportunities to connect!

Diane and Billy Layne take time out to enjoy the photo booth!

The Walkers enjoying the photo booth!

Our first gala was well attended!

The gala offered a special time of fellowship!

We honored our community connections with special recognition.

"God is up to something and we get to be a part of it!"