“Power for the Journey” is Rev. Janie M. Walker’s message on Mark 6:14-29. The 16 verses about the goings-on during King Herod’s scandalous birthday party is less about what the Enemy is doing in high places. It’s about what God is doing in many places, and how we’re called to participate. Janie preached at Community…
Praying with the songs of Taizé is on for August 7. Come join us on Tuesday, August 7. We’re having community worship with Eucharist at 5:30 p.m., followed by supper at 6:30 p.m. And then — praying with the songs of Taizé at 7:30 p.m. The service is contemplative and meditative in character, using short songs, repeated again and…
“Guess what? The interruptions are the ministry.” Jesus exemplifies how unexpected intrusions are opportunities for ministry says Rev. Joel Blunk in his sermon on Mark 5:21-43, given at Community worship, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. [soundcloud id=’469494114′ height=’false’] Joel is an ordained Presbyterian minister with the Presbyterian Church (USA). He came to Richmond Hill to serve…
“When you hear the question that is your question, you have begun to hear much.” Rev. Amelie Wilmer takes on Mark 4:35-41 during Community worship, Tuesday, June 26, 2018. [soundcloud id=’464312496′ mini=’false’ width=’100%’] Amelie began her ministry at St. John’s in June of 2017. Prior to her arrival, she served for five years as the…
Rev. Herbert Jones wrestles with pigs, politics and the pulpit as he copes with the gospel as it pertains to the events of last week in Washington and the quoting of Romans 13. Herbert preached at Community worship on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. [soundcloud id=’461074998′ mini=’false’ width=’100%’ height=’false’] Herbert serves as priest at St. Thomas…
Saturday, April 21, 9 am — 4 pm Come engage in constructive dialogue with Sylvia Clute and the Koinonia faculty on how to practice Unitive Justice. We will listen, do small group work, and participate in a seminar discussion. Passionately committed to the practice of Unitive Justice, Sylvia Clute is the President of the Alliance…
Saturday, March 24, 9 am — 4 pm Come engage in constructive dialogue with Laura Lafayette and the Koinonia faculty on race and K-12 public education. We will do small group work, take a tour of area neighborhoods and schools, and participate in a seminar discussion. Passionately committed to the cause of educational equity, Laura…
Saturday, October 28, 9 am — 4 pm Rev. Ben Campbell, Pastor Emeritus of Richmond Hill and author of Richmond’s Unhealed History, is the speaker for the next seminar for the Koinonia School of Race & Justice. Speaking on the history of race, Campbell argues that the community of metropolitan Richmond is engaged in a…