The Fauquier County & Vicinity Ministers Coalition

November 8, 2025

For 34 years, the Fauquier County & Vicinity Ministers Coalition (FCVMC) has been a steadfast force for spiritual and community transformation in Southern Fauquier County, Virginia. This volunteer-led coalition of 20 churches unites pastors, lay leaders, and congregants in Christ-centered service, demonstrating how faith in action can uplift entire communities.

FCVMC serves the most vulnerable through programs including jail and prison ministry, homeless outreach, senior care, youth
mentorship, and annual community events. Over the decades, the Coalition has contributed an estimated 1.6 million volunteer hours, hosting 22 consecutive annual revivals and countless community fairs, yard sales, and service projects that meet both practical and spiritual needs.

The Coalition’s leadership is rooted in unity, compassion, and consistency. By bringing together diverse congregations across
racial, denominational, and geographic lines, FCVMC models reconciliation and collaboration, inspiring civic leaders, schools,
law enforcement, and other nonprofits to engage in meaningful partnerships.

What sets FCVMC apart is its unwavering dedication, achieved entirely through volunteer service. Every hour given, every meal
prepared, and every visit made is a testament to faith translated into action. Through decades of service, the Coalition has not only met immediate needs but fostered a culture of hope, unity, and transformation—leaving a lasting legacy of love and service for generations to come.

Bryanna Folks

Story of Service: Bryanna Folks

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Story of Service: Eliot Carlson

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Rumana Chattopadhyay-Reid

Story of Service: Rumana Chattopadhyay-Reid

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