Reciprocal love and the Kingdom — it goes round and round. Rev. Joel Blunk offers insight in his sermon on Mark 12:28-34 given at Community worship on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. [soundcloud id=’526194540′ height=’false’] Joel is an ordained Presbyterian minister with the Presbyterian Church (USA). He came to Richmond Hill to serve as Co-Pastoral Director…
Our 9th annual Clergy Convocation was held October 25, 2018, and featured fantastic messages on our theme: “Bridging the Gap: Bringing Preaching and Practice Together.” Listen to the messages again or for the first time.
“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…
Your 1st Friday of the Fall retreat can be a day of possibility. A day of peaceful retreat, quiet contemplation. We invite you to come to a 1st Friday Retreat at Richmond Hill on November 2. It’s an excellent and intentional way to quietly begin your new month on a solid footing. This is your…
Bridging the Gap: Bringing Preaching and Practice Together Thursday, October 25, 9 am–Noon Richmond has long been a crossroads bringing people in from all directions. But too often we have ended up apart rather than together. The issues we face are multiple and persistent: disparate educational opportunities, inadequate public transportation, meager affordable housing, and growing pockets…
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…
The Rev. Dr. Paula Owens Parker will lead the Generational Healing service at Richmond Hill on Tuesday evening, October 30th at 7:30 p.m. You can invite God’s healing into your family Join us for this is unique opportunity to invite God’s healing into your family, including the generations that have gone before and the generations…
Share grief experiences and gain support For those who want the opportunity to share experiences and gain support from others who are experiencing a loss in a flexible group format. Each group begins with an informative 15 minute overview of a grief related topic. Discussion and reflection on the impact of loss, coping, meaning-making, etc….
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…