One of the most basic foundations of Christian mission is the simple command of Jesus to love our neighbor.
To love our neighbor means to care for our neighbor, meet the practical needs of our neighbor, do justice and mercy for our neighbor, share the gospel with our neighbor. Jesus modeled this lifestyle by drawing near to us in the Incarnation in his earthly ministry.
In Spanish, “love your neighbor” is ama a tu projimo, which literally translated means “love the one proximate to you.” It is natural to want to surround ourselves with people who are like us and make us feel comfortable. Jesus’ command calls us beyond this. Jesus calls us to love the neighbor who is unlike us, to get near and draw close to the one on the other side of the boundaries, especially to the neighbor who may be in the ditch.
We are excited to be partnering with East End Fellowship to sponsor this weekend as we explore the theme of proximity and ways to begin proximity with our neighbors.
Tim Soerens will be our speaker for the weekend. He is the co-founding director of the Parish Collective, a growing network and global movement of Christians reimagining what it means to be the Church in, with, and for the neighborhood.
Saturday, November 18
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM at Third at Regency: We’ll hear from Tim Soerens about loving and caring for our neighbor. (Registration for childcare closed Nov. 15)
6:30 PM: Pizza and Movie night at Regency! We’ll watch Up and debrief together. Bring blankets and camp chairs to get comfortable! Kids and adults welcome.
Both Saturday events will take place on the 2nd Floor of Third at Regency: 1420 N Parham Road. Directions.
Sunday, November 19
Morning: Tim Soerens will lead a special Sunday school class at 10:00 a.m. in Room C/D upstairs, and be interviewed in both services. Third at Regency: 1420 N Parham Road.
Lunch: Join us for lunch in Third’s 1st Floor Gathering Space at Regency at 12:15 p.m. where Tim will discuss his new book, Everywhere You Look: Discovering the Church Right Where You Are
Bus Tour at 2:00 PM: Take a tour of Richmond to learn the history of urban neighborhoods. Tour will be led by our Urban Hope MIssions Partner. Sign up for the bus here, space is limited!