Advent Bible Study
“Tapestry of Advent” will be held four Wednesdays starting
November 26 until December 17. Each week we will focus on one of the four themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy and Love in preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. More details to follow.
We will meet in the Miles Hall from 11 a.m. to Noon, followed by a potluck lunch.
Mission & Outreach Advent/Christmas Fundraiser for the Richmond Hill Community Food Bank
From Sunday, November 23 to Sunday, December 14 the RHPC Advent/Christmas mission initiative this year will support the Richmond Hill Community Food Bank. Non-perishable food items or financial contributions are very much needed to help support the less fortunate in our community. Financial contributions can be made through your weekly offering envelope or plain envelope. Please indicate under ‘Special Offering’ it is for the RH Food Bank. M&O thanks everyone who has already contributed non-perishable food items to the bin in the Narthex and made financial contributions this year. There is one more bin in the Narthex area that M&O would like to fill and deliver at the same time. Please give as you are able.
Sunday, November 30, First Sunday of Advent
Christmas Pop-Up Church School
Bring your children and grandchildren with you to church for a special Church School program. It will be a time of song, story, craft and prayer that will focus on the Christmas story. The program will run for three Sundays – Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and Dec. 21 during the worship service.
Jay Cook Memorial Toy Drive
Thank you for your support!
– All toys and funds will be donated to the Salvation Army Toy Drive.
– The Salvation Army has requested new, unwrapped toys
– Monetary donations can be indicated on your giving envelopes.
– Toys and Donations will be accepted until December 7, 2025.
– The Richmond Hill Probus Club is also supporting our toy drive.
Sunday, December 7, Communion Sunday
Advent “Peace”
Sunday, December 14, Choir’s Christmas Cantata
Join everyone for the Choir’s Christmas Cantata entitled “Love Made a Way” – The Journey of Christmas on December 14 during the worship service at 10:30 a.m.
Advent “Joy”
Sunday, December 21
Advent “Love”
Monday, December 22, 7 PM, Blue Christmas Service
Rev. Hayashi will be participating in the Blue Christmas Service hosted by St. Matthews United church at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22 at 333 Crosby Avenue in Richmond Hill. All are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, December 24, 7:30 PM, Christmas Eve Service
Thursday, December 25, Christmas Day Service
Communion by Intinction
Lighting the Christ Candle
Sunday, December 28, Worship Service
2025 Annual Report Narrative Reports
Session is pleased that Cecilia Correia will be pulling together the 2025 Annual Report. Committees and groups narrative reports for the 2025 Annual Report should be submitted to the church office (rhpreschurch@gmail.com) with a copy to the Clerk (k9terrier@rogers.com) by Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Session thanks you for keeping your reports to only one page.