Spiritual Life at VMRC

Strengthening Our Community’s Spiritual Life:

With Faith, Compassion and Hope

We nurture spiritual growth through opportunities for worship, Bible study, prayer and sharing. Our Mennonite roots guide us and the spiritual diversity of nearly 20 denominations represented on our campus enriches us all.

Enriching Spiritual Life

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship is 10 a.m. in Strite Auditorium, live-streamed on internal channels and available online.

Vesper Services

Monthly Sunday afternoon services including music, singing and more.

Bible Studies

Bible Studies are offered at various times, in numerous neighborhoods all across campus.

Hilltop Reflections

Hilltop Reflections are seasonal, outdoor contemplative gatherings on VMRC’s Farm at Willow Run.

Prayer

Prayer opportunities are available through prayer gatherings, prayer walks and in the Prayer and Meditation Room on our campus.

Special Worship Services

  • Ash Wednesday Service

  • Good Friday Service

  • Easter Service

  • Faith Sharing Service

  • All Saints Memorial Service

  • Thanksgiving Service

  • Christmas Service

Communion is offered at various times throughout the year.

Elder Exchange

Elder Exchange offers an academic forum about faith and life. Each month, presenters share on a topic, inviting responders and group dialogue to discern its resonance with vibrant Christian faith. Program information can be found under Events and the Blog.

Our Pastoral Care Team: Cultivating Compassion, Integrity and Respect

While the pastoral care team serves from a deep commitment to Christian faith and ministers to persons from all backgrounds and practices of spiritual well being. Our chaplains provide pastoral care and end-of-life and bereavement support.

supportive living chaplain for faith at vmrc

CARMEN MILLER
Supportive Living Chaplain
carmenmiller@vmrc.org | 540-564-3523

independent living chaplain for faith at vmrc

STEVE LANDIS
Independent Living Chaplain
slandis@vmrc.org | 540-437-4365

Blogs

Join Our Volunteer Team

Today, our volunteer team is one of the most robust in the Shenandoah Valley. More than 300 individuals actively volunteer in our program both here at VMRC and off-campus, through a variety of community partnerships.