Events
Creatives Cohort
Do you consider yourself to be a creative? Come join us on Monday, August 12th for a presentation and discussion on the Intersection of Faith & The Arts. This gathering is open to professionals, hobbyists, and all those in-between.
influencHer Cohort Lunch
Please join us for influencHer Cohort Lunch at The Chapel in Scott's Addition 11:30-1pm. Doors open at 11:30 for professional networking and connecting. Program starts at 11:50. Vegan/Vegetarian options will be available.
Spiritual Shots
Spiritual Shots is a casual speaker forum, table discussion and Q&A time to help you navigate your day-to-day work challenges in a Christ-like way. Food is provided and drinks are on you!
Real Estate Cohort
Join us for breakfast and coffee on Thursday, September 12th, as we dive into our theme of "Working Well, Resting Right."We will spend our time together discussing what it really means to work well in real estate, and how God desires for us to learn healthy rhythms of work and rest.Discussion will be led by our Cohort Leaders: Venus Bolton, Zach Fauver, Jess Houser, and Christy Bacon.Breakfast and refreshments will be provided, come hungry and ready to talk!
Owners & Executives Cohort
Join us for the kickoff event! It will be a great time of connection, networking, and conversation about how this cohort can help you grow as a Christian leader to more effectively and faithfully grow your business and impact the community.
This event is open to any Christian owner or executive and is a great chance to bring guests and introduce them to Needle’s Eye and other Christian leaders.
Faith & Work Lunch (November)
Longtimers & newbies are welcome to join us for lunch at the Needle's Eye office! This is a great opportunity to get to know more people in the Needle's Eye community. Bring a colleague and stop by the Needle's Eye office on your lunch hour. We will have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Senior Healthcare Cohort
Senior Care is filled with incredible people who know how important it is to care for seniors with dignity, respect & genuine compassion. We hope to provide Christians in the industry the chance to build Christ-centered relationships, inspire each other & engage more faithfully in our work! Join us to talk about the possibilities!
Faith & Work Lunch (October)
Longtimers & newbies are welcome to join us for lunch at the Needle's Eye office! This is a great opportunity to get to know more people in the Needle's Eye community. Bring a colleague and stop by the Needle's Eye office on your lunch hour. We will have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Financial Advisors Cohort
Join us for lunch on Thursday, September 19th, as we dive into our theme of "Working Well, Resting Right."
We will spend our time together discussing what it really means to work well as financial advisors, and how to prioritize the right kind of rest based on stage of career.
Discussion will be led by our Cohort Leader, Matt Morgan.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided, come hungry and ready to talk!
Real Estate Cohort
Join us for breakfast and coffee on Thursday, September 12th, as we dive into our theme of "Working Well, Resting Right."We will spend our time together discussing what it really means to work well in real estate, and how God desires for us to learn healthy rhythms of work and rest.Discussion will be led by our Cohort Leaders: Venus Bolton, Zach Fauver, Jess Houser, and Christy Bacon.Breakfast and refreshments will be provided, come hungry and ready to talk!
Faith & Work Lunch (September)
Longtimers & newbies are welcome to join us for lunch at the Needle's Eye office! This is a great opportunity to get to know more people in the Needle's Eye community. Bring a colleague and stop by the Needle's Eye office on your lunch hour. We will have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Faith & Work Lunch (December)
Longtimers & newbies are welcome to join us for lunch at the Needle's Eye office! This is a great opportunity to get to know more people in the Needle's Eye community. Bring a colleague and stop by the Needle's Eye office on your lunch hour. We will have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
influencHer Cohort Lunch
Please join us for influencHer Cohort Lunch at The Chapel in Scott's Addition 11:30-1pm. Doors open at 11:30 for professional networking and connecting. Program starts at 11:50. Vegan/Vegetarian options will be available.
Creatives Cohort
Do you consider yourself to be a creative? Come join us on Monday, August 12th for a presentation and discussion on the Intersection of Faith & The Arts. This gathering is open to professionals, hobbyists, and all those in-between.
Spiritual Shots with Sheila Battle
Spiritual Shots is a casual speaker forum, table discussion and Q&A time to help you navigate your day-to-day work challenges in a Christ-like way. Food is provided and drinks are on you!
Faith & Work Lunch (August)
Longtimers & newbies are welcome to join us for lunch at the Needle's Eye office! This is a great opportunity to get to know more people in the Needle's Eye community. Bring a colleague and stop by the Needle's Eye office on your lunch hour. We will have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Faith & Work Lunch (July)
Longtimers & newbies are welcome to join us for lunch at the Needle's Eye office! This is a great opportunity to get to know more people in the Needle's Eye community. Bring a colleague and stop by the Needle's Eye office on your lunch hour. We will have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Senior Healthcare Cohort
Senior Care is filled with incredible people who know how important it is to care for seniors with dignity, respect & genuine compassion. We hope to provide Christians in the industry the chance to build Christ-centered relationships, inspire each other & engage more faithfully in our work! Join us to talk about the possibilities!
Juneteenth Lunch
Click “View Event” for information on the lunch and also for a prayer you can pray wherever you are today.
On Juneteenth, Needle’s Eye invites you to join us in rejoicing in the “already” of what God has done in our world and marketplace, and praying into the many “not yet” places where we long to see His Kingdom come and His will to be done.
We will host a special lunch at our office for fellowship and prayer for God’s will to be done in our nation, our city, and our workplaces.
Faith & Work Lunch (June)
Longtimers & newbies are welcome to join us for lunch at the Needle's Eye office! This is a great opportunity to get to know more people in the Needle's Eye community. Bring a colleague and stop by the Needle's Eye office on your lunch hour. We will have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Real Estate Cohort
Join us for breakfast on Thursday, May 23rd from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. We'll snack on some breakfast, enjoy some mediocre coffee, and have a real conversation about what it's like to be a Christian in Real Estate. Christy Bacon of Keller Williams will be leading a conversation on Leaving A Legacy. Cost covers food and coffee, and we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues!
Creatives Cohort
Do you consider yourself to be a creative? Come join us on Monday, May 20th for a presentation and discussion on the Intersection of Faith & The Arts. This gathering is open to professionals, hobbyists, and all those in-between.
Spiritual Shots with Sara Kennedy & Alana Smith
Don't miss the next Spiritual Shots event, Thursday May 16th, where we'll dive into Collaborative Impact: how God brings people together and empowers them to use their unique talents. Alana Smith and Sara Kennedy, of Imago Dei Neighborhood School, will share their joint testimony of how God merged their stories and work lives for the better.
We look forward to seeing you there!
influencHer Cohort Lunch
Please join us for influencHer Cohort Lunch at The Chapel in Scott's Addition 11:30-1pm. Doors open at 11:30 for professional networking and connecting. Program starts at 11:50. Vegan/Vegetarian options will be available.
We are delighted to welcome Chanel Green as our speaker! Founder of Liznel (created to empower women to embrace who they are and who they are becoming), Chanel is the epitome of a career woman turned business owner. Born and raised in Richmond, VA, Chanel is dedicated to helping others grow in their passion.
Financial Advisors Gathering
Come and join us on Thursday, May 2nd for lunch and some candid discussion. Working in the financial industry can be an incredible thing -- but it comes with some unique challenges, as well. This will be a time to sit together and share some of the high's and low's we've experienced through our careers, and offer some faithful encouragement to one another. Registration fee covers a boxed lunch and light refreshments. Feel free to invite your friends/colleagues.
Senior Healthcare Cohort
Senior Care is filled with incredible people who know how important it is to care for seniors with dignity, respect & genuine compassion. We hope to provide Christians in the industry the chance to build Christ-centered relationships, inspire each other & engage more faithfully in our work! Join us to talk about the possibilities!
Faith & Work Lunch (April)
Longtimers & newbies are welcome to join us for lunch at the Needle's Eye office! This is a great opportunity to get to know more people in the Needle's Eye community. Bring a colleague and stop by the Needle's Eye office on your lunch hour. We will have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Christian Leadership Experience
Join us as we convene leaders from across RVA to hear Christian leaders share stories and experience of impact that help their companies and communities thrive.
Faith & Work Lunch (March)
Longtimers & newbies are welcome to join us for lunch at the Needle's Eye office! This is a great opportunity to get to know more people in the Needle's Eye community. Bring a colleague and stop by the Needle's Eye office on your lunch hour. We will have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Second Half Cohort
Second Half is a cohort for retired men that meets regularly at different locations throughout the metro. Our goal is to seek a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and try to understand and follow his plan for the rest of our lives. Registration is not required and anyone is welcome. Learn more about our leaders and meeting times and locations.
Real Estate Cohort
As real estate professionals, you understand how helping others build legacy through property ownership is an expression of your faith. Let’s gather together to network and connect, talk about the specifics of faith as a real estate professional , and encourage each other to continue glorifying God and serving our clients to the best of our abilities.
We'll snack on some bagels, enjoy some mediocre coffee, and have a real conversation about what it's like to be a Christian in Real Estate. Discussion will be facilitated by Zach Fauver, Christy Bacon, Venus Bolton and Jess Houser - all Real Estate professionals who understand what it's like to balance the reality of making a living & keeping Christ at the forefront of what we do and how we do it. Cost covers food and coffee, and we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues!
InfluencHer Galentine's
Welcome to our second InfluencHer Galentine’s event!
Come connect with professional Christian women from all industries and backgrounds. Leave inspired and encouraged to transform your work life and workplace with Jesus' love.
Our keynote speaker is Katie Rhodes with worship led by Jasmine Turner. We will also have a panel including Adranae Mena, Stacy Lopez, Colleen Carpinelli, and Tracey Portillo.
A light brunch and cash mimosa bar will be served! Stay for lunch at Common House to continue the sisterhood connections.
RSVP at time of registration.
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