Tag: hope

  • Trinity Episcopal Church

    Trinity Episcopal Church

    104 Walnut Hollow Road, Lynchburg VA Church #140 was a deeply meaningful visit to Trinity Episcopal Church on Walnut Hollow Road, a Christmas Eve candlelight service that was beautiful from the moment I stepped inside. The service began the way Christmas Eve should, with praise rising gently into the atmosphere, with hearts turned toward heaven.…

  • The Blessing Place

    The Blessing Place

    1022 Floyd Street, Lynchburg VA Today’s visit looked a little different from my usual posting… no pulpit, no pews, no choir robes or stained glass. But make no mistake, this was church. This week I had the privilege of visiting The Blessing Place, a ministry that has been faithfully serving our community for seven years…

  • New Century Church

    New Century Church

    4215 Melrose Avenue NW, Roanoke VA Today, I experienced one of the most powerful sermons of my journey, a message aptly titled “Poetic Justice,” delivered by Pastor Chase of New Century Church, the 112th church on this beautiful pilgrimage of faith. As I clicked on the video link to watch the sermon online, uncertain of…

  • Bedford Christian Church

    Bedford Christian Church

    1928 Moneta Road, Bedford VA Each Sunday, as I step forward on this incredible journey, I feel the presence of God drawing nearer. Today, Father’s Day, was no exception, as I had the great honor and joy to virtually join Bedford Christian Church, marking my 111th church visit. Even though I wasn’t physically present, the…

  • Hill City Reformed Baptist Church

    Hill City Reformed Baptist Church

    5039 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg VA I found myself standing in the presence of God among the wonderful congregation of Hill City Reformed Baptist Church, marking the 110th church on this sacred pilgrimage to visit every church in our city. Gathered together at James River Day School, this humble community shines brightly, revealing that a true…

  • Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church

    Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church

    21206 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg VA Today, it was an absolute joy and privilege to visit Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church as the 99th church on this incredible journey of faith. As I pulled into the church parking lot on this rainy and windy morning, I felt a sense of peace wash over me. I arrived early…

  • Greenview Church of God

    Greenview Church of God

    2444 Greenview Drive, Lynchburg VA Today was a day of immense joy and gratitude as I finally returned to in-person church services, a long-awaited blessing after a season of online worship. This visit marked the 96th church on my ongoing journey to experience every Christian congregation in our city, and I was thrilled to reconnect…

  • River Church

    River Church

    115 Seminole Drive, Madison Heights VA Today, I had the joy and privilege of worshiping with River Church through their online service on Facebook Live. Although I couldn’t attend in person this week, I’m already looking forward to returning to in-person worship as soon as possible. Despite the physical distance, the service was lovely, and…

  • All Saints Church

    All Saints Church

    122 Fleetwood Drive, Lynchburg VA Today, despite the forecast of cold temperatures and the potential for snow and ice accumulation, I was determined not to let the weather deter me from visiting the 89th church on my journey to experience every church in my city. And what a joy and privilege it was to join…

  • First Church of Jesus

    First Church of Jesus

    219 Jackson Street, Lynchburg VA Today, I had the profound joy and privilege of visiting the 88th church on my journey to experience every church in my city. I never imagined that I would witness one of the most powerful worship services of my life at The First Church of Jesus on Jackson Street. This…