Common Table Richmond

Explore the story of Jesus washing his disciples' feet after the Last Supper. What wondrous love is this? Reflect on Jesus' commandment that we love each other the way he's loved us.

Common Table’s February 22, 2026 sermon. First Sunday in Lent - John 11:1-17 // A World of Pure Imagination w/Drew Willson

With the death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights activist and colleague of the Rev. Dr. King, we enter the Lenten season pondering prophetic imagination. What voices will inspire and guide us today as we struggle with truth vs. lies, personal wealth vs. commonwealth, white Christian nationalism vs. the way of Jesus, and so much more? What dream will lead us through the Lenten valley to the heights of Easter glory?

Listen as we enter Lent with the story of Lazarus and a song of imagination... straight from Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.

Common Table’s February 15, 2026 sermon. Transfiguration Sunday - John 4:46-54 // Actions Speak Louder w/Drew Willson.

While we're flooded with disturbing words every day, Jesus offers healing via miraculous action in John 4. Let's listen and worship to break from the chaos, rest in the liturgy, receive healing communion, and plan our Lenten action.

Common Table’s February 8, 2026 sermon. Ordinary Time - John 3:1-21 // For the Love of God w/Jess Houser.

After a long break due to weather conditions, Common Table finally gathered with our guest speaker Jess Houser, lay leader at Common Table. Jess preaches on the love of God through the lens of John 3:1-21.
Jess has been worshipping with Common Table since the Spring of 2023 and also serves as a Justice Ministry team leader.

Common Table’s January 18, 2026 sermon. Second Sunday after Epiphany - John 2:13-25 // Turning the Tables w/Drew Willson.

If you've experienced any anger at the news these days, here's some good news: Jesus gets angry, too. Listen to the story of Jesus throwing a "temple tantrum" in John 2, driving out people, cattle, sheep, and doves with a whip! What makes Jesus angry? And how can holy anger drive us to make faithful change in our world?

Common Table’s January 11, 2026 sermon. First Sunday after Epiphany - John 2:1-11 // The Miracle of Change w/Drew Willson.

After another week of injustice in the news, we gathered disappointed but not discouraged, drawing strength from the saints before us and around us to act for change.
How good to gather around the story of Jesus' first miraculous sign in the gospel of John: the changing of water into wine! Let's find courage to take part in the transformation of ourselves and our world.

Common Table’s January 4, 2026 sermon. Epiphany Sunday - John 1:35-51 // Come and See w/Drew Willson.

Cold December flies away
at the rose-red splendor:
now the crowning glory breaks
while the whole world wonders....
- En el Frío Invernal (Catalonian carol)
Gather round! As light dawns on this new year, we read the opening story from the gospel of John in which Jesus and his disciples begin to meet and set out as a team. Let's enter this tender time of new beginnings together. In community, let's come and see what's ready to be revealed.

Common Tables December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve Service of Las Posadas.

Let every heart prepare him room! 

Our Christmas Eve service was an interactive, family-friendly experience of the Christmas story! This shorter worship experience engaged all ages with music, drama, and candle-lighting. While you may not get the full experience, you can listen as we reflect on the Holy Family's search for shelter in the Christmas story. Listen as we ponder and pray for people searching for refuge today as we welcome Christ the holy stranger into our world.

As an added bonus that we don't normally include, Rev. Lan Davis Wilson welcomes us to an open table in communion and Brooke Willson sends us with the Benediction.

Common Table’s December 21, 2025 sermon. Fourth Sunday of Advent - Matthew 1:18-25 // Unexpectedly Expecting w/Alli Koehler-Masavisut.

Common Tabler and justice ministry team leader Alli Koehler-Masavisut guides our reflection on the Christmas story in the gospel of Matthew. How does God's way into the world shake up Joseph and Mary's expectations? How about our own?

Common Table’s December 14, 2025 sermon. Third Sunday of Advent - Isaiah 55:1-13 // Home for the Holidays w/Drew Willson.

The ancient prophet Isaiah riffs on the good news: the people in exile get to go back home! Yet the Lord is changing expectations for what home and history look like. Let's listen to celebrate why this holy shake-up is a good thing, especially in this holiday season.