For the spirit of the city

Sermon delivered by Rev. Tripp Hudgins in the Richmond Hill Chapel on October 7, 2025

A sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. James Taneti on Sep 23, 2025 in the Richmond Hill Chapel.

Rev. Katie Heishman speaks from the text Mark 1:9-15.

Rev. Daniel Wilson speaks from the text 2 kings 2:1-12. He focuses on the story of Elijah's assuption into Heaven and briefly focus on his disciple Elisha. He also distinguishes the story and stops short in connecting to the episode in Jesus' life before transfiguration Sunday.

Rev. Katie Heishman speaks from the text Luke 2:22-40.

Rev. Jamie Lynn Haskins speaks from the text John 1:43-51.

Mr. Chris Hilber speaks from the text Luke 1:28-33, 37-38.

Fr. Bob Heatherington speaks from the text Matthew 25:31-46.

Rev. Jocelyn Blount speaks from the text 1 Thessalonians 5:18. She entitled her sermon, "In everything, even in 2023, give thanks to God."

The fourth sermon in the sermon slam is by Rev. Katie Heishman. She speaks on 1 Timothy 4:12-16.

The third sermon in the sermon slam is by Rev. Daniel Willson. He speaks on Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-19, focusing on "How God's faithfulness to a saint or saints of the past affects us today."

The second sermon in the sermon slam is by Rev. Ben Hadley-Goggin. He speaks on 1 Corinthians 1:1-3.

The first sermon in the sermon slam is by Rev. Dr. Lisa. She speaks on 1 John 3:1-3, which encapsulates the profound nature of divine love and its transformative impact on believers. She says that goodness from the text is "even when I forget whose I am and who I am, God does not."

Ms. Racia Randolph preaches "It's not too heavy for God," from the passage 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.

Archaeologist Tim Roberts speaks during the archaeology month. He ends the Tuesday community service with a poem "Surrender."

Sermon: The Afterlife of Scripture In this sermon, Rev. Lindsey Franklin explores what she calls the afterlife of scripture— the way scripture sometimes takes on a life of its own in how it is used in the world. She dives into the afterlife of Romans 12, understanding it as the textual foundation for a beloved benediction with ecumenical roots.

Rev. Katie Heishman 10-03-23 by Sermons preached at Richmond Hill

Naomi Gonzalez preaches "Forgiveness, Repentance and Costly Grace" from Jonah 3:10-4:11.

Rev. Lisa Johnson preaches "The Power of Singing Clearly" from Mark 8:22-26.

"The Cost of Witnessing" is the message from Rev. Ayo Morton on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Community Worship at Richmond Hill.

Rev. Kelsey Hawser-Faul preaches Being filled with the Spirit through singing and gratitude from Ephesians 5:15-20.

Using stories from life, dreams, and scripture, Richard takes a long loving look at the liminal, and how we cope with transformation and change.

"Keep Showing Up" – Rev. Dr. Lacette Cross brings an excellent word on Matthew 5: 13-16.

Using the story of the Visitation found in the first chapter of Luke's gospel, Rev. Katie Heishman speaks to belief — those who have it, and those who don't. And the blessing that comes with and from having strong belief.

Using Jeremiah and 2 Corinthians, Rev. Dr. Lisa Johnson's sermon reminds us that we are Clay Under Construction.

King Salim Khalfani speaks to the importance of community, inclusivity, and the collective effort required of us to bring about social justice in the Commonwealth of Virginia one vote at a time.

Rev. Daniel Willson speaks to how we might find enough in God for now.

Co-Gardener Beth Nelson offers reflections on lessons learned in the Garden at Richmond Hill

In Rev. Katie Heishman's message for Palm Sunday, Katie blesses the palms that matter most — our palms.

Rev. Katie Heishman preaches on the connection between quilting and weaving community.

Rev. Lisa Johnson encourages our spiritual directors and healing prayer ministers in her sermon on being the blessing.

Rev. Lindsey Franklin unpacks the call for social justice found in Micah and the Beatitudes.

Rev. Katie Heishman unpacks and explores the gifts of the Magi.

Rev. Daniel Willson reflects on Jesus's birth, His baptism, and the place of water as God works wonder in the world.

Rev. "Tee" Turner preaches on Hebrews 12:1-3 for the 35th anniversary celebration of the founding of Richmond Hill.

Rev. Peter Hawisher-Faul preaches on the hospitality imperative found in Genesis 18:1-15.

Rev. Daniel Willson preaches on Unearthing Buried Stories - 2 Kings 22:3-13

Rev. Katie Heishman speaks of the rebuilding and Shalom work facing us here at Richmond Hill.

Rev. Dr. Lisa Johnson crafts John's epistle as a message to Richmond Hill's residential community

Rev. Kelsey Hawisher-Faul preaches rain & plenty, and locusts -- from Joel 2:23-32

"A sower went out to sow…" Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ offers reflections on an Anxious Gardener in her sermon on this familiar parable.

Rev. Ben Hadley-Goggin preaches on gratitude in his sermon on the curing of the 10 lepers.

Rev. Dr. Lisa Johnson preaches on Matthew 25:37-40 — "I am the least of these."

Rev. Lindsey Franklin preaches on power & proximity, as found in the story of the Rich Man & Lazarus.

Rev. Bob Hetherington preaches on the story of the crafty steward.

Rev. Kelsey Hawisher-Faul approaches the creativity of Jesus in her sermon on the Big Feed, found in John 6:1-15.

Rev. Lisa Johnson brings her sermon on Isaiah 41:8-9.

Janettarose Greene preaches on the spiritual and social etiquette lessons of Jesus.

In her final sermon at Richmond Hill, Rev. Victoria Bethel delves deeply into embodied spirituality.

Rev. Katie Heishman speaks to where the real authority comes from for casting out powers.