“O God, come to our assistance,” she said. “O Lord, make haste to help us!” we replied. Rev. Vicky Bethel poignantly ties today’s events to Mark’s gospel (Mark 10:46-52) in her message given during Community worship on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. [soundcloud id=’522777210′ height=’false’] Vicky is in her second year as a member of the…
By Marvin Roane With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, I thought it would be fitting to share a brief reflection on gratitude and thanksgiving. For me, every day is THANKSGIVING! Expressing gratitude is first and foremost becoming thankful for my LIFE and HEALTH. I call these my Siamese twins. My daily practice is…
Jabriel Hasan takes on the question of finding out your anointed place of service in his message delivered during Community worship on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. [soundcloud id=’519848136′ height=’false’] Jabriel is in his second year as a member of the urban Service Corps of Richmond Hill. He assists Richmond Hill’s Communications team, as well as interns…
Lindsey Franklin speaks to what it can mean to be forsaken as she weaves together her work as hospital chaplain with Job, Psalm 22, and the rich young ruler from Mark 10. Lindsey preached at Community worship on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. [soundcloud id=’515798028′ height=’false’] Lindsey is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School and did…
Divorce and children — and the saving grace of the Lectionary. Rev. Joel Blunk tackles a tough gospel message in his sermon on Mark 10:2-16, delivered at Community worship on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. [soundcloud id=’512429328′ height=’false’] Joel is an ordained Presbyterian minister with the Presbyterian Church (USA). He came to Richmond Hill to serve…
Use your quiet time to reflect, respond, and rest in God’s unwavering love. Join your spiritual guide, Rita Ricks, for a day of journaling, silence, and exploration. Leave your phone behind; bring your journal and your Bible and prepare to connect with your Creator as you wander the quiet gardens and hidden retreats of Richmond Hill….
Come join us on Tuesday, November 6. We’re having community worship with Eucharist at 5:30 p.m., followed by supper at 6:30 p.m. And then — praying with the songs of Taizé at 7:30 p.m. The service is contemplative and meditative in character, using short songs, repeated again and again in a candle lit chapel. We invite you to participate…
Rev. Janie M. Walker speaks on portions of Mark 7 in her sermon given at Community worship on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. [soundcloud id=’509034669′ height=’false’] Janie came to Richmond Hill as a resident associate pastor in 2000. She left the residential community in 2008, but continued to live out her passion around God’s healing of…
Three words on a tough lesson: greatest/servant/welcome. Rev. Bob Hetherington preaches on Mark 9:30-37 at Community worship on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. [soundcloud id=’505471959′ height=’false’] Bob served as Rector of St. Paul’s in Richmond for 22 years and remains an active presence in the Richmond community, including service to Richmond Hill and the Westminster Canterbury Foundation…
Rev. Janie M. Walker reminds us we are not just “People of the Way,” but rather “People on the Way.” This message on Mark 8:27-38 was preached at Community worship on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. [soundcloud id=’502311543′ height=’false’] Janie came to Richmond Hill as a resident associate pastor in 2000. She left the residential community…