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. 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 Read more…
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 Read more…
September 30, 2018 4PM — We are always looking for ways to embody the church for our elderly members who are unable to physically be present with us on Sunday mornings. We thought since they are unable to come to us, what if we came to them? And not just a few folks for a pastoral care visit, but what if we invited the entire congregation to worship with them at their retirement home one Sunday? 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 Read more…
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
While the biggest stressor for most school-aged children might be homework, household chores, or who won the soccer game, for many others, getting a full, healthy meal is a greater concern. Our Weekend Backpack Ministry is making a difference in the lives of 35 children and families at Ginter Park Elementary School. In order for this ministry to not only survive but thrive this year and beyond, we need two things from people: time and money. And we need it not from one or two of you; we need it from all of you! Read More
We have multiple ways in the next few days to show our support for the students, faculty, and staff of Ginter Park Elementary School. 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
