God, your goodness and kindness have appeared in Christ Jesus. Your holy child has put on flesh and moved into our human community. Let the radiant light of your glory sweep upon our hearts. Forgive our sin, Remove all that is unpleasing to you. Make us worthy mangers for your presence. In the name of…
Advent is a season of new beginnings. Our Richmond Hill community embraces these new beginnings through our faithful residential community and through you—one of thousands who work faithfully, day by day, to bring healing and health to Metropolitan Richmond. Together, we prepare to welcome, and work with, our newly elected officials — from the President…
Advent is a season to anticipate the coming of Lord. We light a candle and celebrate His coming, and the healing and transformation of our lives in metropolitan Richmond. Come, Lord Jesus, come!
O God, who created all peoples in your image, we thank you for the wonderful diversity of races and cultures in this world. Enrich our lives by ever-widening circles of fellowship, and show us your presence in those who differ most from us, until our knowledge of your love is made perfect in our love…
The Richmond Hill community is responding to the call of our broader metropolitan community around the results of Tuesday’s election. We are responding to the increasing cries of sadness, fears and uncertainties that have come our way since Tuesday. In addition to partnering with other organizations to host events in early December, here are the specifics…
4:00 pm Friday, December 2— 4:00 pm Sunday, December 4, 2016 Waiting isn’t easy, but each year at Advent we’re reminded again to do just that. Jewish author, Simone Weil, said, “Waiting patiently in expectation is the foundation of the spiritual life.” The anticipation of Jesus’ birth and the promise of his return testify to…
Offered from 4 pm Saturday, October 8 through 4 pm Sunday, October 9 — This retreat is designed to be a time apart for rest, renewal, learning, reflection and healing for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. There will be a range of guided and self-paced activities that individuals all along…
October 20, 2016 | 8:00a – 12:30p Come listen to prophetic voices of our time speak to the moral implications of poverty, housing, transportation, and education in metropolitan Richmond. This year’s Convocation Presenters line-up includes: Rev. Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ, Pastor of Faith Community Baptist Church & Assoc. Professor of Practical Theology, VUU Rev. Donald Coleman, Pastor…
Honoring 150 years of prayer, study and work for the city. In August of 1866, seven Visitation Sisters from Baltimore, Maryland came to Richmond, Virginia at the request of Bishop John McGill to pray for the diocese (Catholic Diocese of Richmond, VA) and its priests. The Sisters opened an academy for girls to support themselves….