Chaplain & Director of Church Relations
Phone: (804) 752-3205
Email: KendraGrimes@rmc.edu
Schedule Kendra Grimes
Rev. Kendra Grimes is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. Prior to her role as College Chaplain, Kendra was on staff at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, on the corner of campus. She has also served as Chaplain at United Methodist Family Services in Richmond, Va. Kendra has pastored congregations in both Virginia and Georgia. She is a graduate of Berry College and Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Kendra is mother to two young adults (Ella and Lucas) and four cats (Mechumps, Lion, Tiger, and Bear.) Reflecting upon her own college experience, her college chaplain (Rev. Larry Green) filled a significant role offering personal and spiritual support along with vocational discernment support too. Kendra strives to do this for our RMC community in her role as College Chaplain.
Jewish Life Coordinator
Email: Cwilkins@rmc.edu
Cully Wilkins is deeply dedicated to fostering meaningful community and spiritual engagement within Jewish Life. Drawing on his experience in faith-based education, cultural programming, and interfaith dialogue, Cully works to create inclusive spaces that celebrate Jewish tradition and identity. His work and leadership in Jewish Life includes organizing and supporting cultural, educational, and religious programming meant to deepen connection to Jewish identity, values, and community. He is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College (’22).
Muslim Life Coordinator
Email: Sgoulmamine@rmc.edu
Syreen Goulmamine serves as the Muslim Life Coordinator, where she aims to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for Muslim students through community-building, interfaith engagement, and spiritual development. Beyond her institutional role, Syreen champions capacity building and leadership development within Muslim youth and communities. Her goal is to equip individuals with tools, not just for spiritual growth, but also for social impact, civic participation, and mutual understanding across religious and cultural lines. She is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College (‘19) and George Mason University.
The chaplain is available for pastoral care. Call extension 7374 or email (kendragrimes@rmc.edu) to set up an appointment or drop by the Office of the Chaplain in the Student Engagement Center.
Religious Life student groups join together in the RMC Campus Ministry Council. Each group has a student and a faculty/staff representative. Together, this interfaith group plans campus-wide worship, learning, and service opportunities. There are currently five officialy recognized religious groups at RMC:
A weekly meeting on Monday nights for Bailey scholars, students with the Pre-Ministerial Grant, or any student who is exploring a call to Christian ministry. For more information, contact the Chaplain.
Jewish Life at Randolph-Macon College provides students with a vibrant space to celebrate Jewish culture, tradition, and community. Supported through campus partners, Jewish Life offers opportunities for connection, leadership, and interfaith engagement. Students come together for Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and cultural programs that honor Jewish heritage while fostering inclusivity and dialogue across faith traditions. Our goal is to support Jewish students and their allies in building meaningful community on campus while strengthening ties to Jewish Life and broader interfaith partnerships throughout the region.
Muslim Life at Randolph-Macon College fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where students can explore faith, build community, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Through partnerships with local mosques, interfaith organizations, and campus departments, Muslim Life provides opportunities for spiritual growth, cultural understanding, and connection beyond campus. Our goal is to support Muslim students and allies in their personal and spiritual development while creating pathways to engage with the broader Muslim community and interfaith partners across the region.
Woven in throughout the semester, these events offer a welcoming space for all students to come together. Come visit with Chaplain Grimes if you have ideas or a desire to connect with others who share your religious identity.
If you are looking for an off-campus faith community while attending RMC, please contact our office. We will strive to help you identify a community that is a good fit for you!
Note: As clergy, the Chaplain is a non-mandated reporter and thus can support students who have experienced sexual violence without engaging the federally-mandated Title IX process.
This exceptional program provides financial aid, weekly meetings, internship opportunities, and more for students discerning a call to Christian ministry. The program awards generous half-tuition scholarships for your freshman/sophomore years, and full tuition scholarships for your junior/senior years.
Interested in Convergence, our summer High School Youth Theology Institute on Faith and Science? High school students come together with college and seminary faculty and other special guests to explore how Christian faith and science meet. Check out convergence.rmc.edu and find us on Facebook.
If you have questions, please email Convergence@rmc.edu.
RMC Cares is a special discretionary fund handled through the Chaplain’s Office, which offers financial support to faculty, staff, or students in times of emergency need. This fund is supported entirely through the generosity of our community and is not part of the regular college budget.
Requests are typically for needs related to medical care, family emergencies, and other unexpected expenses. RMC cares is not designed for ongoing and expected expenses such as rent, credit card debt, or educational expenses (tuition, books, fees, etc.). The type of assistance offered by this program can help a community member avoid pay-day loans in a time of emergency.
Anyone requesting assistance may call/email the Office of the Chaplain for an application or submit the RMC Cares online form. Documentation of need must be demonstrated. Assistance may be offered as a gift or as a loan and may not be made payable to the applicant.
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to contribute as they are able. Some college employees participate in regular payroll deductions and others make a one-time donation through the business office. Donations should come in the form of a check, not cash, and are also accepted from beyond the college community. Donations are not tax deductible in accordance with IRS guidelines.
