Images of Impact: 77th Annual Founder's Day Celebration (2024)
Our Governing Bodies
The Virginia baptist State CoNVENtion
The Baptist General CONVENTION of Virginia
Welcome BLACK FAMILY LAND TRUST
The Baptist Center of Virginia is proud to partner with The Black Family Land Trust. This powerful alliance will not only provide oversight to the management of the forest land, but it will also provide educational opportunities for students of color in the areas of forestry and conservation. Welcome Black Family Land
What's New!
LAGOON UpGrade
New Underground plumbing
LAGOON UpGrade
The Lagoon has been upgraded with a new bridge. As part of the Department of Environmental Quality standards, weekly meter readings are required. The bridge was replaced to ensure safety for the attendants.
LaGOON Upgrade
New Underground plumbing
LAGOON UpGrade
Fencing was also replace at the Lagoon as a safety measure.
New Underground plumbing
New Underground plumbing
New Underground plumbing
The sewage/underground plumbing has been replaced. Renovations to the cottages was placed "on hold" until this infrastructure upgrade was completed.
New Lighting In ritchie
New Lighting In ritchie
New Underground plumbing
The lighting fixtures in the Ritchie Multi-Purpose Building have been upgraded with LED lighting.
New Flooring and Paint
New Lighting In ritchie
New Flooring and Paint
Renovations to the Johnson and Mack Cottages have resumed now that the sewer/plumbing issue has been resolved.
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New Lighting In ritchie
New Flooring and Paint
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MLK DAY OF SERVICE - A GROWING TRADITION AT THE CENTER
HONORING THE KING!
Martin Luther King Day of Service has become a tradition at the Center. We partner with Virginia State University, Chesterfield County, The City of Petersburg and a variety of local businesses and organizations. These groups help clean, mow, rake and a variety of other projects around the grounds.
VOLUNTEER
Currently our Volunteers ensure that the grounds and building are maintained. Become a Volunteer. Contact the Center to see how you can put your talents to work for the good of the community.
Ongoing Programs
Chosen 1 Academy
The Chosen 1 Generation is a sports training program housed onsite at the Children's Home in the Ritchie Multipurpose Center.
Christmas Blessings
Each year, The Baptist Center of Virginia, Inc. partners with Petersburg Social Services to provide food & items to families in need. Volunteers prepare boxes containing either a turkey or ham; fruit, vegetables, dry and canned goods for at least two hearty meals during the Christmas season.