Lots going on at Light on the Hill Church  

Dec. 16th, 2023 there is a Family Christmas program open to the community as part of their Rise n Shine program for young children. Check out their Facebook page (20+) Facebook .

This 175 year old church has many programs and indoor and outdoor spaces. 

Music is important to them. They have borrowed from England the term "Messy Church". 

Henri Nouwen is buried there and an outdoor amphitheater commemorates him.

Adam Furfaro, James Yu and Lulu Yeng invite you to visit!!!

Rehana tells us her story of addressing the local needs of those who find themselves homeless and how the Coldest Night of the Year has been a great fundraiser.

Here's where you can participate in  the Coldest Night of the Year event Richmond Hill (Blue Door) - Coldest Night of the Year 2024 Canada (cnoy.org)

And check out what is happening at  Blue Door - Giving Hope a Home

Robert enthusiastically talks about the history and the congregation of the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church and also its role in being part of the community.

He encourages everyone to come and visit, including at Christmas.

Krista is the pastor with the Salvation Army Church in Richmond Hill and loves what she does - which is a lot and varied. 

Click HERE. Once in the system, volunteers can view locations, schedules and begin committing their time this Christmas.

For more information, please contact Kettle Coordinators Elli Bagheri or Courtney Drew by emailing [email protected] or calling or texting 416-970-4768

And shop at the Salvation Army Thrift Store Shop Thrift & Donate Secondhand Goods | Your Local Thrift Store

CCSYR offers lots of support for newcomers

Home - Catholic Community Services of York Region (ccsyr.org)

Russ Horner loves his business of taking the slides, photos, family video, documents, postcards, awards..... and making them into something shareable. He finds everyone's stories remarkable and different. 

www.descriptivescanning.ca 

The Merry Marketplace happens for 5 consecutive Saturdays, 4 to 9 pm, starting November 18th at Richmond Green.  Fun for all.  See Santa, take some photos, enjoy the music and maybe a glass of mead. 

Merry Marketplace - City of Richmond Hill

Tashia Edwards and Adelina Bridi are with CCSYR, the lead organization at the Richmond Hill Welcome Centre. 

Real support is given to those new to Canada, regardless of their background. 

Home - Catholic Community Services of York Region (ccsyr.org)

Richmond Hill Welcome Centre - Welcome Centre

Susan Dobson is the Executive Director of the Krasman Centre.  She has had lived experience and is very qualified to offer peer to peer support.  She shares her dad's story of overcoming the challenges of mental health to live a fulsome life. 

Here is the report she mentions WHO-OHCHR-Mental-health-human-rights-and-legislation_web.pdf

Barry has lots to say about music, particularly at the Richmond Hill United Church. 

There is an amazing church organ that turns 100 next year and it has over 2000 pipes. 

Barry talks about how music can create at thin space - a Sacred moment spurred on by spiritual practice or a deep conversation that pierces the soul.

On December 10th, 2023 - 7 pm, there is a Carols by Candlelight concert.