This book recognizes that there are arguments, contradictions, and gaps in both the Hebrew Bible and the Christian New Testament. Instead of being problem that needs to be fixed, divergent texts in the Bible serve a purpose that midrash reveals. They invite every generation to reenter divine conversation and decide Read more
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:30AM in the BTSR Chapel Proclaimer: Rev. Mandy England Cole Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9 Sermon: “Abraham and Beyond” Liturgist: Mark Cole Deacon: Gordon Leathers Van Driver: Paul Irwin And don’t forget: Sunday School Classes for all ages convene at 9AM. Come and join us. All are welcome!
This fall, there are three different book study groups being organized to address different people at different stages in their faith journeys. The specific time and location of the gatherings will be determined by those who express interest in taking part. Groups will start meeting in October so express your interest by September 23. Read More
The Thursday Bible Study will begin again Thursday, September 20, meeting from 10-11:30AM on the BTSR campus. We will resume our study of the Gospel of Luke with the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Luke chapter three. Come and join our study and discussion! Need more information? Contact Don Polaski at Read more
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:30AM in the BTSR Chapel Proclaimer: Rev. Mandy England Cole Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:2; 2:4b-9, 18-23 Liturgist: Nancy Plott Williams Deacon: Don Polaski Van Driver: Nancy Plott Williams Sunday School Classes for all ages start back up for the Fall this Sunday!! Come at 9AM and join us. All are welcome!
Join us the next three Wednesday evenings (September 12, 19 & 26) for a program series on discernment. What is discernment? How do we do discernment work individually? How do we discern together as a church? This series will be led by the Rev. Joel Blunk, Co-pastoral Director of Richmond Hill. Read More
This Sunday we will celebrate the new school year and kickoff our Weekend Backpack Ministry by packing backpacks of food for students at Ginter Park Elementary School as part of worship. Read More
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:30AM in the BTSR Chapel We conclude our worship and preaching series, Occupy Scripture: Amplifying the 1% Scripture Text: Revelation 12:1-8, 13-16 Sermon Topic: Woman Clothed with the Sun Proclaimer: Rev. Mandy England Cole Liturgist: TBD
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:30AM in the BTSR Chapel We continue our worship and preaching series, Occupy Scripture: Amplifying the 1% Scripture Text: Selections from the Book of Esther Sermon Topic: Esther and Haman Proclaimer: Rev. Mandy England Cole Liturgist: TBD
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 10:30AM in the BTSR Chapel We continue our worship and preaching series, Occupy Scripture: Amplifying the 1% Scripture Text: Judges 11:1-6, 29-40 (Jephthah’s Daughter) Sermon Title: “Void Vows” Proclaimer: Dr. Mark Biddle Liturgist: Addison Schmitt Deacon: Don Polaski Special Music: Hannah Polaski