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.
Upcoming Events
Crossing Over: The Legacy of 1965 for 2025 Workshops
Online course 7:00pm - 8:30pm three Wednesdays: October 1, 8, & 15. 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 sharing,...
Workshops
Racial Justice / Reconciliation
Overview of the Ministry of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Modern Civil Rights Movement
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.
Weekly Reflections
Weekly Reflection: Too Far Yet?
In a recent interview on 60 Minutes, President Trump was asked if he thought that ICE has gone too far in...
Weekly Reflection: Using Poor People as Pawns
The federal government shutdown is in its fifth week. If it does not end in the next two days, millions of...
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For information on any aspect of The Cornelius Corps, please contact me. -Rev. Jim Melson
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Cornelius Corps
Rev. Jim Melson
10002 Locklies Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23060