I will light Candles this Christmas…
Candles of joy, despite all sadness,
Candles of hope where despair keeps watch,
Candles of courage for fears ever present,
Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days,
Candles of grace to ease heavy burdens,
Candles of love to inspire all my living,
Candles that will burn all the year long.
— Howard Thurman, The Mood of Christmas & Other Celebrations
Dear Richmond Hill Friends and Family, We have been closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and recommendations from the CDC and other health experts in our community. We know the critical thing is to slow the rate of the epidemic so medical facilities are not overwhelmed. The most effective way to do that is social distancing, which…
The Koinonia School of Race & Justice presents the first of three spring lectures. Dr. Genevieve Siegel-Hawley will explore the residual effects of racism and the correlation of education and poverty. Join us for worship at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm, lecture at 7:30 pm. Your donation of $20 includes both dinner and the…
Last meeting: Thursday, May 27, 7-8:30 pm Survive & Transform Life’s Wilderness Experiences Join in facilitated conversation and sharing about the grace and transformation found inside life’s most difficult experiences. Through monthly sessions over Zoom (a video and audio conferencing platform) we will enter into dialogue with God, ourselves and each other. Each session will…
Our KOINONIA School of Race and Justice is ready to begin it’s third year this fall with some significant modifications that we hope will make it possible for more to participate. The school is designed to equip people in three ways: to engage in transformative and self-reflective work around race; to engage in constructive dialogue…
Tuesday, March 25 at 1:30 pm Come to an Open House and learn about the exciting opportunities available to you as a participant in the Urban Service Corps at Richmond Hill. You’ll hear first-hand accounts from this year’s participants. You are invited to join us for Noon Prayer in the Chapel, followed by lunch in…
Offered virtually by Zoom These remain unusual times, and Rita Ricks is offering a day for pausing, and creating some silence, where you can use your quiet time to reflect, respond, and rest in God’s unwavering love. Rita facilitates this virtual workshop via Zoom. Call or email here to reserve your spot and she will…
