Cornelius Corps

Bridging Faith and Justice

Equipping people for a shared journey of Racial Justice/Reconciliation and Spiritual Formation.

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About Cornelius Corps

Our name is inspired by the Biblical story of Cornelius and Peter in the book of Acts (10:1 – 11:18). Through visions given by God, these two men were able to transcend boundaries of race, culture, and privilege by the power of the Holy Spirit.

We believe that God is still calling and empowering us to this journey of racial justice/reconciliation and spiritual formation.

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Upcoming Events

Journey to Healing Conference

9:30am – 4:00pm Saturday, March 1st at Belmont UMC, Richmond, VA. Presented by the Racial Justice Network in partnerships with the Cornelius Corps. Through worship, presentations, and small group conversations with others called to the work of racial reconciliation, this conference will focus on tools for building authentic cross-racial relationships as a step toward personal and community healing. Cost per person is $20 - includes lunch and refreshments. Registration is available HERE.

Crossing Over: The Legacy of 1965 for 2025 Workshop

Online course 7:00pm - 8:30pm four Tuesdays: March 18 & 25, April 1 & 8. The Rev. Jim Melson, Executive Director of Cornelius Corps, is the presenter. This year marks the 60th anniversary of a variety of major events in the history of the modern Civil Rights Movement. The anniversary of these events from 1965 is an opportunity to reflect in depth on this history and its relevance to our nation in 2025. Through a combination of worship, presentations, video clips, and small group...

Workshops

Racial Justice / Reconciliation

Overview of the Ministry of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Modern Civil Rights Movement

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Spiritual Formation

The practice of intentional openness to God both individually and in community in order to grow increasingly into the image and way of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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