RICHMOND HILL UNITED CHURCH

Richmond Hill United Church which was founded by Methodists in 1810 is a programme sized congregation serving a diverse local community. We are an affirming congregation who strive to be welcoming. As a church we help each other explore our spirituality and equip ourselves to carry out our ministry as we: - Gather to hear God’s word learn about God’s purpose and offer our worship - Offer to God and share with God’s people the gifts we have including our time talents and abilities our money and building our compassion and caring - Encourage all our members to share in the privileges and responsibilities of church life - Actively work to support one another in times of struggle or pain to rejoice with each other in times of celebration and to sustain and develop our fellowship - Welcome new members into our church and invite others to share our faith life - Struggle to understand the needs of our local community and to respond in appropriate and significant ways Our Mission Action Plan expresses how we feel about being called by God to be the church in the world. We have articulated nine overarching goals and these are our intentions - - Be a culture of welcome respect and safety where we honour one another and celebrate diversity. - Engage with the community and local neighbourhood. - Ensure our facility aligns with our values identity and mission. - Develop intentional opportunities for people to gather and build relationships nourish spiritual wellness and engage in justice. - Create dynamic engaging and meaningful worship. (Weekly SUNDAY WORSHIP 10.30 am) - Reach out with care to people at all stages of life. - Communicate our story both within and beyond the congregation. - Be good stewards of our finances and our facilities. - Foster and value leaders and volunteers.