Welcome to
First Mennonite Church of Richmond
No matter who you are, where you come from, or where you’re going, we’re happy to welcome you into our family!
VISIT
OUR MISSION
FELLOWSHIP
Upcoming
Upcoming Sermons
December 22, 2024 “Laughing at God”
Luke 1:26-38
December 29, 2024 “Peace Has Come” by Skip Long
Luke 1:76-79
Upcoming Events
COMFORTER-MAKING FOR MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE — FMC attenders ordinarily gather on the 4th Wednesday of each month to sew comforters for a Mennonite Central Committee relief project. However, there is no Comforter-Making day in December.
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP—The FMC Neighborhood coffee fellowship is on the third Tuesday of each month at 9:30a.m. in the fellowship hall. Everyone is welcome. The next coffee fellowship is December 17.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES — Beginning December 1st, the adult Sunday school class will engage in an Advent study facilitated by the Ministerial Leadership Team.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE — Please join us on Christmas Eve (December 24) at 6 pm for our annual special service of music, scripture, meditation, communion, and candle-light procession in celebration of Christ’s birth.
NOTE — There will be NO Sunday School FOR ADULTS OR CHILDREN on Sunday, December 29.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING — January 12th, to approve the 2025 budget and hear reports from the pastors and others. We will have a fellowship meal after the worship service followed immediately by a congregational meeting in the sanctuary.
FMC ANABAPTISM CELEBRATION — Sunday, January 19 @ 5pm: “Five Things You Might Be Getting Wrong About Anabaptism and Why It Matters” with EMU History Professor, Mary Sprunger, to kick off the 500th Anniversary of Anabaptism!
Missed A Service?
No Worries! For your convenience we post weekly sermons and worship bulletins up to 4 weeks back. Click on the link below to access our worship materials.
Ryan’s Blog
Occasionally, Pastor Ryan Ahlgrim will post a topical reflection or a scripture passage and commentary, inviting readers to submit their comments for a readers' dialogue. You are welcome to join the conversation!
Contact Us
➤ LOCATION
First Mennonite Church
601 E Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23227
☎ PHONE
(804) 264-3200
Pastor - Ryan Ahlgrim
pastor@firstmennonitechurch.org
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Associate Pastor - Emily Hodges Nyce
emily.nyce@firstmennonitechurch.org
Office Hours: currently by appointment only
Office Manager - Hannah Harward
secretary@firstmennonitechurch.org
Hours: Varies
Recycling Reminder
There are boxes in the Secretary’s office to recycle your ink jet printer cartridges, iPods, digital cameras, laptop/notebook computers, digital video cameras, cell phones, and expired rechargeable batteries. Collection bins for cardboard, plastic bottles, and plastic bags are in the kitchen. These collections are year round and here for your convenience.
