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The possibilities of declaring a year of jubilee?

A Word from our Pastor

A few months ago, one of our members shared a word of encouragement in the communal journal. A few months later another member of our church used the word jubilee in a reflection they shared. The more I’ve pondered, prayed, studied, and explored the idea, the more I am compelled to consider it.

What would it look like if we declared 12 months of jubilee at Tabernacle? While I’ve been careful not to share too many of the ideas that have surfaced in my own heart, I’ve certainly shared a few. It’s really important that a multitude of voices are heard, we are a priesthood of all believers.

I wonder if you might join the congregation in the exploration of the possibilities. Let’s begin the conversation in our communal journal. The staff will start thinking about ways to bring the congregation together for some holy conversation about jubilee and we’ll see what God does through it!

Sabbath | May 23, 2021

We set aside the Sabbath day for the purpose of holy rest, sacred connection, and life-giving worship. Read more about our approach to Sabbath.

We encourage you to set time aside for three unique movements: PRELUDE, communal WORSHIP, and CIRCLES. All of these are times of holy rest and worship.


PRELUDE

Begin your day with a quiet, reflective time with God at the place and time of your choosing. This material is intended for personal meditation.  You may want to be in a quiet place and light your own personal candle, but you may also just be sitting in your car waiting for an appointment. Where you are is not the point. The point is that you are taking the time to be quiet and listen so that you may walk through your day in communion with God.

Prelude Option 1: Easter Reflective Reading

Prelude Option 2: Musical Easter Reflection


We will meet at 11am (Eastern). This is our time to come together as a congregation and worship as one, whether in-person or online. The scripture passage for worship is Acts 2:1-4, Galatians 4:1-7. If you’d like to return in-person, please see our What to Expect page for information on entrance and safety.


CIRCLES

Connect and experience spiritual growth in meaningful conversation and biblical study with a small group of people in a Tab Circle. This week we’ll study Acts 2:1-4, Galatians 4:1-7 together. To sign up for a Circle or learn more, click here.

Circles Option 1: Intergenerational Activities

Circles Option 2: Bible Study Curriculum


More Opportunities

There are many ways to connect with us, on Sundays and beyond! You can find more information about our Sunday School classes, Bible Study groups, prayer gatherings, and discipleship series on our online calendar.

New Life, New Beginnings: Part 2

This is part 2 of a series of messages from our pastor, Sterling Severns, leading us into a time of renewal and new life. In this video, we hear about the last season in the life of our church, and where the Spirit is leading us in the days ahead. Make sure you watch this to prepare for our business meeting on Sunday!

New Life, New Beginnings: Part 1

This series of messages was given by Pastor Sterling Severns in May of 2021 as the congregation emerged from a pandemic lockdown and began seeking God’s will for revival at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. Part 1 was delivered as a sermon to the congregation on May 9, 2021.

See the video here:

2020 Book of Reports

The written words of this report will certainly provide some helpful details about WHAT happened in the life of our little church in 2020. However, reading between the lines will help both present and future members better understand WHO guided us, sustained us, and equipped us through out 2020. The WHAT matters but the WHO matters so much more.

Business Meeting: May 16, 2021

We have many important items to discuss at our business meeting! Please join us to vote on the Personnel Manual, hear recommendations about urgent and future staffing, and discuss the direction our congregation is heading.

Final Q&A Session for Personnel Manual

The updated Manual was approved by both the Administrative Board and Board of Deacons, and there were two listening sessions provided for Q&A just prior to the start of the pandemic. This session is to bring your final questions and concerns to the table before we vote on this manual on May 16.

Final Q&A Session for Personnel Manual
Wednesday, May 12 6pm on Zoom

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 889 9093 1363
Passcode: 324191
Join on Mobile: +16468769923,,88990931363#

May 16 Business Meeting

At 2pm on Sunday, May 16 we will hold an important business meeting. This meeting will be a hybrid of online and in-person. Please RSVP if you plan to join us in person, as we’re observing our safety protocol whenever we enter the building.

To prepare for this meeting, please consider watching the first parts of the series New Life, posted below.

We will be voting on the Personnel Manual and the Quarterly Report in this meeting.

Business Meeting
Sunday, May 16 2pm on Zoom and in person

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 879 5769 3945
Passcode: 247910
Join on Mobile: +16465588656,,87957693945#,,,,*247910#

New Life, New Beginnings Series

These videos provide some background for the new season we as a church are entering into. Pastor Sterling will reference these messages in the business meeting as we discuss moving forward as a congregation into a season celebrating new life.

New Life, New Beginnings: Part 1 (Sermon from May 9, 2021)

Sabbath | May 16, 2021

We set aside the Sabbath day for the purpose of holy rest, sacred connection, and life-giving worship. Read more about our approach to Sabbath.

We encourage you to set time aside for three unique movements: PRELUDE, communal WORSHIP, and CIRCLES. All of these are times of holy rest and worship.

Don’t forget! Today after worship is our Business Meeting!
Join us on Zoom or in-person at 2pm.


PRELUDE

Begin your day with a quiet, reflective time with God at the place and time of your choosing. This material is intended for personal meditation.  You may want to be in a quiet place and light your own personal candle, but you may also just be sitting in your car waiting for an appointment. Where you are is not the point. The point is that you are taking the time to be quiet and listen so that you may walk through your day in communion with God.

Prelude Option 1: Easter Reflective Reading

Prelude Option 2: Musical Easter Reflection


We will meet at 11am (Eastern). This is our time to come together as a congregation and worship as one, whether in-person or online. The scripture passage for worship is Luke 24:45-53, Acts 1:1-11. If you’d like to return in-person, please see our What to Expect page for information on entrance and safety.


CIRCLES

Connect and experience spiritual growth in meaningful conversation and biblical study with a small group of people in a Tab Circle. This week we’ll study Galatians 3:1-9,Galatians 3:23-29 together. To sign up for a Circle or learn more, click here.

Circles Option 1: Intergenerational Activities

Circles Option 2: Bible Study Curriculum


More Opportunities

There are many ways to connect with us, on Sundays and beyond! You can find more information about our Sunday School classes, Bible Study groups, prayer gatherings, and discipleship series on our online calendar.

Sabbath | May 9, 2021

We set aside the Sabbath day for the purpose of holy rest, sacred connection, and life-giving worship. Read more about our approach to Sabbath.

We encourage you to set time aside for three unique movements: PRELUDE, communal WORSHIP, and CIRCLES. All of these are times of holy rest and worship.


PRELUDE

Begin your day with a quiet, reflective time with God at the place and time of your choosing. This material is intended for personal meditation.  You may want to be in a quiet place and light your own personal candle, but you may also just be sitting in your car waiting for an appointment. Where you are is not the point. The point is that you are taking the time to be quiet and listen so that you may walk through your day in communion with God.

Prelude Option 1: Easter Reflective Reading

Prelude Option 2: Musical Easter Reflection


We will meet at 11am (Eastern). This is our time to come together as a congregation and worship as one, whether in-person or online. The scripture passage for this week is
Galatians 1:13-17, 2:11-21. If you’d like to return in-person, please see our What to Expect page for information on entrance and safety.


CIRCLES

Connect and experience spiritual growth in meaningful conversation and biblical study with a small group of people in a Tab Circle. This week we’ll study Galatians 1:13-17, 2:11-21 together. To sign up for a Circle or learn more, click here.

Circles Option 1: Intergenerational Activities

Circles Option 2: Bible Study Curriculum


More Opportunities

There are many ways to connect with us, on Sundays and beyond! You can find more information about our Sunday School classes, Bible Study groups, prayer gatherings, and discipleship series on our online calendar.