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SUMMARY:Science and Faith: Allies\, not Enemies with Dr. Francis Collins | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary\n\nTickets $25-$45 per person\nFacebook Event\n\nDr. Francis Collins is a renowned physician\, geneticist\, leader of the Human Genome Project\, and former Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A former atheist\, Collins became a Christian in his 20s\, and he founded the BioLogos Foundation to explore the harmony between science and faith. He authored The Language of God\, which discusses how belief in God and science can comfortably coexist\, and led NIH research on diseases such as diabetes\, cancer\, and COVID-19. Collins has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom\, the National Medal of Science\, and the Templeton Prize. His most recent book is The Road to Wisdom. Dr. Collins will explore the valuable connections of science and faith. \nTickets are $25 per person for the presentation\, or $45 for the presentation and dessert social. Tickets are on sale now. \nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/science-and-faith-with-dr-francis-collins-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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SUMMARY:Caring for our Beloved Creation with Bruce Gillette | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 12:15-1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall\n\nFree Tickets + Box Lunch\nFacebook Event\n\nBruce Gillette is a Presbyterian pastor and environmental advocate who has led national efforts with Presbyterians for Earth Care\, helped write a PC(USA) constitutional amendment on creation care\, and co-pastors with his wife in Owego\, NY. His leadership has included promoting solar energy\, founding Delaware Interfaith Power & Light\, and contributing to global ecumenical work on climate and unity. \nSchedule:\n11:00 a.m. – Worship (reservations/tickets are not required)\nOur regular Sunday worship service will be shaped around liturgy and hymns created by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette \n12:15 p.m. – Box Lunch ($15 per person)\nPlease select your box lunch of choice as your ticket. Your box lunch includes a ticket to Bruce’s presentation. Box Lunches include deviled eggs\, potato salad\, and brownie. \nChoice of: \n\nChicken Salad Croissant\nBLT Croissant\nPimiento Cheese on Whitehouse Roll\nCurried Chickpea Salad Wrap (V & GF)\n\nThere is the option for a child’s box ($6): Uncrustable\, chips\, clementine\, and brownie \n12:45 p.m. – Caring for our Beloved Creation with Bruce Gillette \nAbout A Celebration of God’s Creation with Carolyn Winfrey Gillette and Bruce Gillette Weekend at RRCB – April 18 & 19\nApril 18 – Singing our Heart Prayers with Carolyn Winfrey Gillette\nApril 19 – Worship Service with liturgy and hymns created by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette\nApril 19 – Lunch and Caring for the Beloved Creation with Bruce Gillette \nTending to our earth with love and respect is just one concern that lies close to the hearts of both Carolyn and Bruce\, and in honor of the 56th Earth Day (April 22)\, we have asked them to focus on this particular area. \n \nBy using hymn texts\, Carolyn invites us to hear and sing songs that offer gratitude and honor to the Creator\, even as the words challenge our convictions and inspire us to live faithfully. Bruce has served as the moderator for “Presbyterians for Earth Care” and\, along with Carolyn\, expresses his heartfelt love for creation in worship and service. \nWe have the great fortune of enjoying both of these amazing individuals\, learning from their areas of interest and focus\, gaining worship ideas and skills\, and having our energies renewed for the ongoing work of caring for our earth\, God’s incredible gift to us. \nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/bruce-gillette-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T131500
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SUMMARY:Singing our Heart Prayers with Carolyn Winfrey Gillette | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. in the Main Rehearsal Room (Choir Room)\n\nFree Tickets\nFacebook Event\n\nCarolyn Winfrey Gillette is a Presbyterian pastor and acclaimed writer of over 500 new hymns set to traditional tunes\, widely used across denominations and featured on PBS and the BBC. She co-pastors a church in Owego\, New York\, with her husband and is the author of several hymn collections\, drawing on her Virginia roots and deep commitment to social justice. \nSchedule:\n8:45 a.m. – Depart RRCB to walk at University of Richmond Gambles Mill Eco-Cooridor\nThose who wish to participate may ride the church bus (up to 14 passengers)\, or may carpool over to UR. \n9:30 a.m. – Arrival and Welcome\nFor those who do not wish to participate in the eco-walk\, should arrive at RRCB at 9:30 a.m. There will be a welcome and fellowship time with coffee and tea. Please use the Lower Commons entrance\, accessed from the parking lot behind the church off of Ridge Road. \n10:00 a.m. – Singing our Heart Prayers with Carolyn Winfrey Gillette\nShe will explore why and how she creates hymn texts that reflect important theological beliefs\, especially about justice\, mercy\, and love for God and all that God has made. \n11:10 a.m. – Hymn Writing Workshop\nAfter a brief break\, we will try our own hand at writing hymn texts. No experience is required. Carolyn will coach us along and we will get to sing some of her hymn texts and perhaps some that we write as well. \n12:30 p.m. – Closing\nAfter the program closing\, participants can stay and continue to workshop their hymns until 1:15 p.m. \nAbout A Celebration of God’s Creation with Carolyn Winfrey Gillette and Bruce Gillette Weekend at RRCB – April 18 & 19\nApril 18 – Singing our Heart Prayers with Carolyn Winfrey Gillette\nApril 19 – Worship Service with liturgy and hymns created by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette\nApril 19 – Lunch and Caring for the Beloved Creation with Bruce Gillette \nTending to our earth with love and respect is just one concern that lies close to the hearts of both Carolyn and Bruce\, and in honor of the 56th Earth Day (April 22)\, we have asked them to focus on this particular area. \n \nBy using hymn texts\, Carolyn invites us to hear and sing songs that offer gratitude and honor to the Creator\, even as the words challenge our convictions and inspire us to live faithfully. Bruce has served as the moderator for “Presbyterians for Earth Care” and\, along with Carolyn\, expresses his heartfelt love for creation in worship and service. \nWe have the great fortune of enjoying both of these amazing individuals\, learning from their areas of interest and focus\, gaining worship ideas and skills\, and having our energies renewed for the ongoing work of caring for our earth\, God’s incredible gift to us. \nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/carolyn-winfrey-gillette-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Main Rehearsal Room
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T203000
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SUMMARY:The Way of Love with Dr. Norman Wirzba | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary\n\nTickets $10 per person\nFacebook Event\n\nAt a time when Christianity is being presented as many things\, Dr. Wirzba will help us explore Christianity as a pathway that is defined by love. This is not trivial or sentimental love but active and self-giving love\, with Christ as our primary example and guide. \nWhat does it look like when Christ’s followers are centered in and living lives of love? What might happen if we reconnect with the heart of Christianity? How can we be encouraged as we strive for this? Will our words and actions provide a beautiful\, inviting interpretation of the Good News of Jesus? \nThis is an important and relevant conversation we need. \nNorman Wirzba is the Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor of Theology at Duke University and the author of numerous books\, including Way of Love and Love’s Braided Dance. His work explores how theology and philosophy can respond to today’s pressing issues like climate change\, AI\, and social inequality. Outside academia\, he enjoys baking\, playing guitar\, woodworking\, and spending time with his family. \nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/the-way-of-love-with-dr-norman-wirzba-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T130000
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SUMMARY:Lessons in Leadership with Dr. Joshua Cole | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall\n\nTickets\nFacebook Event\n\nTickets are $50 per person and include lunch and a copy of Dr. Cole’s book. Limited scholarships are available—please email info@rrcb.org. \nIn this seminar presentation\, Dr. Cole will offer insights from his experiences as a leader: lessons learned\, resource tools\, successes and challenges\, developing intentionality\, and more. \nDr. Cole recently published A Parable in Educational Leadership\, of which you will receive a copy as part of your registration. He will make use of his personal story\, along with guiding dialogue among leaders\, and offering time for reflection. After a morning seminary\, lunch will be provided at 12noon\, during which time attendees may engage in further conversation with our Dr. Cole\, as well as gleaning from other leaders. \nA box lunch menu will be provided closer to the time for our event. If you sign-up\, we will use the email address you provide to follow up with this. \nJoshua Cole is an award-winning educator and founder of A New Angle\, an organization that helps educators reach their full potential. With over 25 years of experience across PreK–12\, higher education\, and nonprofits\, he is known for fostering inclusive dialogue\, teamwork\, and transformational change. An author of two books\, including Clearing Your Road\, Joshua brings a global perspective shaped by diverse teaching experiences in the U.S. and Australia. \nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church\nRiver Road Church Preschool
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/lessons-in-leadership-with-dr-joshua-cole-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T143000
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SUMMARY:The Gifts of Inclusivity with Dr. Joshua Cole | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary\n\nFree Tickets\nFacebook Event\n\nWhat are inclusivity and exclusivity? What gets in the way of being inclusive? What are the benefits and gifts of being inclusive? Let’s be challenged together with helpful approaches and behaviors that open us up\, strengthen relationships\, and lend themselves to partnering with one another to meet needs and build bridges. \nDr. Cole will share based on his personal experiences and education\, to guide us as we consider our commitment to and action towards inclusion. \nThis session will last an hour\, followed by a light reception and brief opportunity for guests to talk with Dr. Cole. \nJoshua Cole is an award-winning educator and founder of A New Angle\, an organization that helps educators reach their full potential. With over 25 years of experience across PreK–12\, higher education\, and nonprofits\, he is known for fostering inclusive dialogue\, teamwork\, and transformational change. An author of two books\, including Clearing Your Road\, Joshua brings a global perspective shaped by diverse teaching experiences in the U.S. and Australia. \nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church\nRiver Road Church Preschool
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/the-gifts-of-inclusivity-with-dr-joshua-cole-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T203000
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SUMMARY:Jen Hatmaker | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary\n\nTickets $30/Person—Sold via Eventbrite\nFacebook Event\nSign up to bring refreshments\n\nJen Hatmaker: New York Times Bestselling Author\, Speaker\, Podcaster\nA great evening opportunity awaits with Jen\, who is a New York Times Bestselling Author\, Speaker\, Podcaster\, and so much more. \nJen Hatmaker is the New York Times bestselling author of fourteen books including For the Love and her latest project\, Feed These People: Slam Dunk Recipes for Your Crew. She is the delighted curator of the Jen Hatmaker Book Club and host of the award-winning For the Love podcast\, and she leads a tightly knit online community where she reaches millions of people each week. Jen is a co-founder of Legacy Collective\, a giving organization that grants millions of dollars towards sustainable projects around the world. She is a mom to five kids and lives happily just outside Austin\, Texas. To learn more\, visit www.jenhatmaker.com \nFollow Jen: \n\nFacebook: @jenhatmaker\nInstagram: @jenhatmaker\nTikTok: @realjenhatmaker\nFor The Love Podcast\n\nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/jen-hatmaker-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T153000
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SUMMARY:In the Presence of Maggie Walker with Theresa G | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary\n\nFree Tickets\nFacebook Event\n\nTheresa G made her name in the broadcast community as a radio and television personality. She hosted the former radio broadcast Talk–Back Live and Community of Hope television program for a number of years. \nSince then\, Ms. G has moved on to become a storyteller and living history performer. In addition to her Biblical characters\, Theresa G embodies such personalities as Sally Hemings\, Rosa Parks\, and Maya Angelou\, just to name a few. She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Coretta Scott King in a one-woman play called Through the Eyes of Coretta. \nMs. G is the owner of G Communications\, through which she teaches manners and social graces in her program Neighbors & Napkins. She also serves as a fashion show commentator\, acting coach and conference speaker. \nEver active in the community\, Theresa G has served on several boards\, including Richmond Broadcasters. She is a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Petersburg\, Virginia\, where her pastor is the Reverend Jeffery Reaves. \nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/in-the-presence-of-maggie-walker-with-theresa-g-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T200000
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SUMMARY:Amanda Tyler: “How to End Christian Nationalism” | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary\n\nFree Tickets via Eventbrite\nFacebook Event\nDinner Reservations—$10 per person (separate reservations and payment from tickets)\n\nAmanda Tyler: “How to End Christian Nationalism”\nAmanda Tyler is executive director of BJC (Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)\, leading the organization as it upholds the historic Baptist principle of religious liberty: defending the free exercise of religion and protecting against its establishment by government. She is the lead organizer of BJC’s Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign and co-host of BJC’s Respecting Religion podcast. \nHow to End Christian Nationalism by Amanda Tyler is the essential guidebook for Christians alarmed by the rising tide of Christian nationalism yet unsure how to counter it. Join Amanda for a timely discussion about the threat of this dangerous ideology and learn about how she drew on her experiences\, conversations with pastors and laypeople\, research\, Scripture\, and her Baptist convictions to write this new book. How to End Christian Nationalism was published by Broadleaf Books on October 22\, 2024. Her visit to Richmond in November is a stop on her book tour. \nBooks will be available for purchase before and after the event. Book People Richmond will be onsite selling Tyler’s book. A book signing with Tyler will follow the conversation. \nWhile tickets are free of charge\, you may offer a suggested donation of $10. \nSupper at 5:00 p.m. \nWe will hold a churchwide supper at 5:00 p.m. Reservations are required by 4:00 p.m.\, November 21. You may make your reservation online or call the church office (804-288-1131). Meals are $10 per person\, payable at dinner via cash\, check\, or credit card. Please note: dinner reservations and payment are separate from tickets and donations. \nChildcare is available by request—please email sandyrooney@rrcb.org. \nWorship at 11:00 a.m. \nTyler will be the guest proclaimer during worship on November 24 at 11:00 a.m. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Distinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/amanda-tyler-how-to-end-christian-nationalism/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T203000
DTSTAMP:20240815T132449Z
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SUMMARY:Brian McLaren: Unafraid of Questions about Church\, Faith\, Doubt\, Christianity\, God | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Unafraid of Questions about Church\, Faith\, Doubt\, Christianity\, God\nBrian McLaren: Author\, Activist\, Speaker\, and Public Theologian\nTickets on Sale via Eventbrite—price range: $20-$40 \n$25 – Session 1 (includes dinner)\n$20 – Session 2\n$40 – both sessions (includes dinner)\nLimited scholarships available. Please email info@rrcb.org. \nFacebook Event \nSession 1: Relevance Today\n3:30-6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall\nFor all in ministry leadership: An opportunity to embrace challenges we face in working and speaking in today’s culture. Exploring how can we offer something valuable\, relevant\, desirable in 2024. Considering changes which might be required of the church and its leadership. Benefit from Brian’s knowledge and wisdom\, as well as from time and sharing with others in ministry. \nTickets $25/person\nTicket includes dinner \nSession 2: Unafraid of Questions about Church\, Faith\, Doubt\, Christianity\, God\n7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary\nA brave space to consider difficult questions about the future of faith in God and Christianity\, embracing our doubts\, accepting others\, and more. Brian will encourage us\, guiding us wisely in the search for what is true and longing for hope. \nTickets $20/person\nReception and book signing to follow. \nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/brian-mclaren-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T193000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Jeff Chu | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary\n\nFree Tickets via Eventbrite—$10 Donation Suggested\nFacebook Event\n\nAn Evening with Jeff Chu: Journalist\, Author\, Speaker\, Preacher\, & Teacher\nJeff Chu is a gentle kind-hearted soul who loves Jesus’ way and who shared his story about growing in understanding about being God’s beloved child. With honesty\, he explores what it means to be a gay man trying to understand what Christians say and what God says about him and what matters most. Vulnerably stewarding his story\, he offers friendship and hope to those who are on the same search. Additionally\, he offers the church a window into understanding how we may share God’s loving acceptance with those who are questioning\, longing\, and searching. \nThis lecture will be held in the Sanctuary. This event is free and open to the public. A $10 donation is suggested. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				“I wear several different hats to cover my coarse Chinese hair\, which requires too much product to tame: Writer\, reporter\, editor. Editor-at-large at Travel+Leisure. Teacher in residence at Crosspointe Church. Author of the newsletter “Notes of a Make-Believe Farmer” (jeffchu.substack.com) and Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian’s Pilgrimage in Search of God in America as well as co-author\, with the late Rachel Held Evans\, of the New York Times best-seller Wholehearted Faith. Community facilitator for BIPoC folks at Evolving Faith. Occasional preacher. Ordinand in the Reformed Church in America (RCA). Ph.D. student at the University of Stellenbosch. Cook and gardener in Michigan.” \nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/an-evening-with-jeff-chu-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T203000
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SUMMARY:Sean of the South: An Evening of Storytelling\, Music\, Entertainment\, & Fun | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 7:00 p.m. EDT in the Sanctuary\nTickets $20/Person—Sold via Eventbrite \nFacebook Event \nSean’s Recent Trip to Virginia \nThis is a night of music\, stories\, and lots of laughter! Sean will be playing guitar\, singing and telling stories. After the show he will do a meet and greet complete with handshakes\, hugs\, picture-taking and book signing. Books will be available for purchase before and after the show. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. EDT and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. EDT. There is free parking across River Road and behind the church. Accessible parking is also available behind the church. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Book Suggestions and Sales \nSean Dietrich is the author fifteen books. Some of his books will be on sale at the Distinguished Speaker Forum event on May 16. You will be able to purchase books before or after the program. Following the lecture\, there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall where Sean will be available to sign books. \nThe books that will be available to purchase at the event are TBD. If you would like to purchase books before the event\, please visit Sean’s website or visit Book People in Richmond.  \nThe Distinguished Speaker Forum committee suggests the following books: \nYou Are My Sunshine: A Story of Love\, Promises\, and a Really Long Bike Ride \nA laugh-out-loud funny true story of a loving relationship\, a grand adventure\, and a promise kept. \nThe South’s Okayest Writer: The Adventures of a Boy Columnist \nA collection of short stories by Sean Dietrich\, known for his commentary on life in the American South\, which appear in various publications throughout the Southeast. \nWill the Circle Be Unbroken?: A Memoir of Learning to Believe You’re Gonna Be Okay \nAn unforgettable memoir of love\, loss\, the friction of family memories\, and the unlikely hope that you’re gonna be alright. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Sean Dietrich \nSean Dietrich is a columnist\, novelist\, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek\, Southern Living\, Reader’s Digest\, Garden and Gun\, The Tallahassee Democrat\, the Birmingham News\, The Mobile Press Register\, and his column appears in newspapers throughout the U.S. He has authored fifteen books\, he is the creator of the Sean of the South podcast\, and makes appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. \nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/sean-of-the-south-an-evening-of-storytelling-music-entertainment-fun-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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SUMMARY:Exploring Richmond’s History Tour: A Morning with the Rev. Ben Campbell
DESCRIPTION:Meet at RRCB: 9:15 a.m.\nDepart from RRCB: 9:30 a.m.\nReturn to RRCB: 12:00 p.m.\nLunch and Conversation at RRCB: 12:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall\nExploring Richmond’s History Tour: A Morning with the Rev. Ben Campbell\nA follow-up opportunity to the Distinguished Speaker Forum A Conversation on Racial Healing panel discussion. \nOn March 14\, a group will travel by church bus into the heart of Richmond to learn about historical places and events that have contributed to racial inequity and its continuance. The Rev. Ben Campbell is author of Richmond’s Unhealed History and former director of the Richmond Hill spiritual retreat center. His study\, knowledge\, and wisdom are certainly valuable to anyone open to learning. \nSome have asked for a way to do more or follow up on the panel discussion held on February 10 at the Distinguished Speaker Forum\, and Rev. Campbell has so kindly accepted the invitation to take an interested group to gain new insights and perspectives regarding specific locations around our city. \nSign ups are limited due to bus capacity. If it fills quickly\, please leave your name on a list for a future offering of the same tour. \nSign Up Here \nWe will meet at River Road at 9:15AM and leave promptly at 9:30AM on the bus. The tour is expected to take approximately 2.5 hours\, after which we will have lunch and continuing conversation at church. Boxed lunches provided by Stan Barnett and are $10 per person.
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/exploring-richmonds-history-tour-a-morning-with-the-rev-ben-campbell/
LOCATION:Offsite
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T120000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation on Racial Healing with RVA Leaders | Distinguished Speaker Forum
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 12:00-2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary\nDistinguished Speaker Forum at River Road Church\nThis panel discussion will be held in the Sanctuary. This event is open to the public. While tickets are free of charge\, you may offer a suggested donation of $10 via Eventbrite or the church website. \nFree parking across River Road and behind the church. \nReserve Tickets\n  \nMeet the Panel:\nRev. Dr. Lance Watson\, Senior Pastor of the Saint Paul’s Baptist Church of Richmond\, Virginia\nHe serves as Senior Pastor of the Saint Paul’s Baptist Church of Richmond\, Virginia and chief visionary for its corporate affiliates\, Destiny Schools\, Charisma Books and Gifts\, Saint Paul’s Community Foundation\, NIA\, Inc. of Greater Richmond and Positive Power Media Group. \nThe Rev. Ben Campbell\, Pastoral Associate at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Richmond\, Virginia\nEpiscopal priest serving as Pastoral Associate at St. Pauls Episcopal Church downtown Richmond. Founder of Richmond Hill\, a residential Christian community and spiritual retreat in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood. Civil Rights Activist and Author of Richmond’s Unhealed History. \nKristen Green\, author of The Devil’s Half Acre\nKristen Green is a reporter and the author of The Devil’s Half Acre and the New York Times bestseller Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County\, which received the Library of Virginia Literary Award for Nonfiction and the People’s Choice Award. She has worked as a journalist for two decades for newspapers including the Boston Globe\, the San Diego Union-Tribune\, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. She holds a master’s in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and lives in Richmond\, Virginia.
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/a-conversation-on-racial-healing-with-rva-leaders-distinguished-speaker-forum/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 8000 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Forum,Events
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