Welcome to worship today. It’s good to see you!
We hope you enjoy your time of worship with us. We welcome everyone to the social hall for coffee, tea and cookies after the worship service.
CONGREGATIONAL CONVERSATION
The Regional Council has asked us to do a self-assessment. Please prayerfully reflect on your church and be ready to speak your truth (in safety and without judgement).
Please pray for those in need,
and for friends and relatives.
Please pray for the following:
Jerome Toh, Eileen and Byron Carr, Julie Chang,
James Pan, Christy, Lee Frazer & Nora Shione.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
WORSHIP SERVICES
This Sunday, March 23, 2025
Presider: Nick Judson
Organist: Cherry
Lay Reader: Frank Chang
Greeter: Orval Chapman
Next Sunday, March 30, 2025
Presider: Nick Judson
Organist: Pat & Beth
Lay Reader: Shelly Lan
Greeter: Orval Chapman
Sunday School Ministry: Yvonne Bell & Dianne Bell
Sanctuary assistants: Sue & Evelyn Chi
Social Refreshment Ministry: Dianne Bell & Yvonne Bell
The combined churches’ (Gilmore Park, South Arm, Richmond Chinese and Richmond United) faith deepening group, Being With began successfully last Wednesday afternoon. Please note that this is now a closed group.
If you are interested in taking future group, please let Rev. Nick know.
Calendar
AGM
Richmond United Church will hold its Annual General Meet-ing on March 30. Please attend this important meeting for sharing wisdom and decision-making.
Small Group
Monday March 24 9:30am Invitation to the New Testament Session 3
Thursday, March 27 10 am - 11:15 am Disciple Fast Track Luke-Acts Session 4
For each small group bible study participants will need to read the assigned readings before each session.
Upcoming Opportunity to work with a United Church Minister who is a Professor of Theology.
Course Title 'Aspects of the Resurrection of Jesus.'.
Weekly titles: Session 1 The Resurrection of Jesus and Western reason; Session 2 The Resurrection of Jesus enlarges our hearts; Session 3 A role for Christians (and others) in the Resurrection of Jesus. Revd. Nick's plan is to have a local in-person group at Richmond United to discuss each presentation.
For more details or to register, please contact Revd. Nick 604-809-7277.
If you are interested in becoming a member of The United Church or wish to be baptized, please contact Revd. Nick. 604-809-7277 or rucbcminister@gmail.com.
Baptism
Thursday March 27 9 am - 10 am Baptism Preparation
Sunday, April 20. Easter Sunday. We expect to include the Sacrament of Baptism.
We have two candidates for Baptism and several who are pre-paring to become members of Richmond United. If you are interested in baptism and/or membership please speak to Revd. Nick. (604-809-7277)
VISITORS
It’s good to see you. May God bless you with a sense of the divine presence. Please stay and introduce yourself while you drink a cup of tea or coffee in the hall accessed through the door beside the pulpit.
CONTACTING OUR MINISTER
Our part-time minister, Revd. Nick, is available at any time for pastoral emergencies. The best days to reach him for other issues are Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 604-809-7277 rucbcminister@gmail.com
There will be light refreshments and time to chat in the church hall after worship.
To discuss upcoming small group offerings, or for any questions about small groups, please contact the Minister at 604-809-7277.