This week Rev. Mark explores the Gospel story in which Christ asks the disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" The implications of their response reflects on us a society and as the church.
Rev. Dr. Lisa Johnson reflects on the upcoming 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and her recent trip to New York City; using the trip as motivation to grow in Christ.
Rev. Lindsey Franklin asks us "what do we do with our desires?" Looking to both the Song of Songs and Mark's gospel, she ties understanding our faith with the context of our deep feelings.
In reflection on the words of Christ, "eat my flesh and drink my blood", Anthony ties in Communion with the need for the everyday sacrifices that are necessary for life to exist.
In Rev. Victoria's first sermon upon returning to residency at Richmond Hill, she makes the distinction between seeing God as "Abba" and the harsh god of violence, judgement, and pettiness which often is followed by the masses.
Rev. Dr. Lisa looks at the relationship between King David and Jonathan to highlight the importance of connecting with one another with the love of Christ.
Rev. Lindsey Franklin looks back on the past year and the challenges it brought forth. She hones in on how Christ rejects the kingship of man (John 6:15) and instead likens himself to bread that nourishes and brings joy to others, and bids us to do the same.
Rev. Ben Hadley-Goggin shares how St. Paul teaches us that our divisions are obsolete when we find identity in Christ and his mission to love our neighbor and seek justice.
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Come join us at Richmond Hill for Community Worship and Communion every Tuesday night at 5:30 pm in the Chapel, 2209 E. Grace St. Richmond VA 23223. Stay for dinner which follows at 6:30 pm… you are welcome to join us!
Richmond Hill's mission is to seek God’s healing of metropolitan Richmond through prayer, hospitality, racial reconciliation and spiritual development. Founded in 1987, we are an ecumenical Christian fellowship and residential community serving as stewards of an urban retreat center, within the setting of a historic monastery.