This trip changed how I see my future. Student Participant The Armstrong Leadership Program (ALP) hosted an incredible turnout on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, as we premiered a powerful short documentary at Richmond Hill, celebrating the transformative Cultural History Immersion Project (CHIP). This project led Armstrong High School students on a historic journey across four states. The…
Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the straps of the yoke,to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Isaiah 58:6 Richmond Hill will be offering a 6-week lenten study on Thursdays, 10:00am-11:45am beginning March 6 and concluding April 10, 2025. Facilitated by Rev. Lorae Ponder,…
Saturday, April 26, 2025 with optional overnight Friday, April 25 Theme: Praying with the Labyrinth and Spiritual Direction A labyrinth is a unicursal meandering path resembling life’s emotional, physical and spiritual turns. Labyrinths evoke spiritual pilgrimage, prayer, meditation, and contemplation. “The winding path of the labyrinth offers a blueprint for the psyche to meet the soul”[1] Praying with the…
Come enjoy time in solitude or quiet fellowship with other companions in a place of beauty and peace: walk the labyrinth, rest in the garden, meditate in the prayer rooms. You are welcome to attend noon prayers in the chapel and a delicious lunch afterwards in the refectory.
Come celebrate Black History Month at Richmond Hill with our theme, “I HAVE to tell the story,” based on scripture from the Psalms: “…things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us. We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation.” Psalm 78:3-4 We will be blessed…
Richmond Hill will begin two new sessions of the RUAH School of Spiritual Guidance in September 2025: a weekday cohort (RUAH XXII) and a weekend cohort (RUAH XXIII). Enrollment in RUAH is open to lay, professional, and clergy persons who might feel called to provide spiritual direction in their church, faith community, or as an…
Richmond Hill is seeking applications for a Pastoral Director, the chief administrative officer and pastoral leader. Responsibilities include managing operations and future planning. Applications are accepted until filled, with priority given to those submitted by March 15, 2025.
A few months ago, the Richmond Friends community reached out with a question: How could they collectively address a justice-related issue in Richmond? As they searched for meaningful ways to make an impact, their hearts were drawn to the need for literacy among vulnerable students. That search led them to the Micah Initiative, where they…
Come enjoy time in solitude or quiet fellowship with other companions in a place of beauty and peace: walk the labyrinth, rest in the garden, meditate in the prayer rooms. You are welcome to attend noon prayers in the chapel and a delicious lunch afterwards in the refectory.
On Friday, January 10th from 5:30-6:30 p.m., we will hold a special time of prayer for our city on the eve of the inauguration of our new mayor, Dr. Danny Avula. Dr. Avula and other members of his administration will be in attendance. We will pray for our mayor-elect and his administration, for our elected leaders,…
