Richmond Church of the Brethren is an intergenerational community with a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, conversation, fellowship, and service. Below are some of the ways our church lives together as a community of faith:

Sunday School

At 9:15am on Sundays we offer Sunday School classes for all ages. Children, youth, and adults are all welcome to come study, learn, and grow in faith. At times there are multiple Adult classes that might include biblical studies, book discussion groups, or current issues such as the environmental and social justice or holistic living.

"Chew and Chat" Fellowship Time

Around 10am, folks stop by the library before worship for snacks, coffee, tea, juice and fellowship. Come early for worship, grab a bite to eat, and get to know folks in an informal setting as we enjoy this time of fellowship.

Genesis

Our mid-morning children's program is known as "Genesis." Interested children ages 5-11 are excused from worship following the children's moment and taken to one of our classrooms for a time of learning, crafts, and fun.

Youth Group

In addition to meeting on Sunday mornings for Sunday School, our youth group has movie nights, goes ice-skating, and helps organize church-wide events like mystery dinners and talent nights! The group has regular meetings twice a month on Sunday evenings. Every four years the church helps the youth group raise funds to travel to the Church of the Brethren National Youth Conference, held in Fort Collins, Colorado. Fundraising underway now for NYC 2010!

Monday Night Conversation Group

Come over to Pastor Matt's house at 7pm on Monday nights for a simple meal and lively conversations about how we experience scripture and faith intersecting with our everyday lives. Food is served at 7; conversation formally starts around 7:30 and we wrap things up about 8:30. Our conversations start with a scripture text that will be used in an upcoming Sunday worship gathering and then flow wherever the Spirit leads us. The food is free and everyone is invited to come, no homework or advanced preparation required!

Senior Breakfast

On the first Tuesday of each month a group of older adults from Richmond Church of the Brethren gathers at Bob Evans on the east side of town. Most arrive at 8:30am with coffee, breakfast, and lots of good conversation following shortly thereafter. Sometimes the location or date might change, so check the church calendar to be sure!

Eating Together

One of the best ways to build relationships is to share a meal with one another. There are many stories of Jesus eating with people and since we are a community that seeks to follow the way of Jesus, we're always looking for opportunities to eat together! Whether it's pitching in for a meal after worship on Sunday, gathering to celebrate Love Feast, or just getting together as a small group before a meeting, sharing a table with others is an important part of how we live together in community. Check the church calendar or newsletter for opportunities to join us for a meal.

If you have any questions or want more information about the community that is the Richmond Church of the Brethren, contact us!