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November 2026
Worship with RISE
join us for worship THIS MONTH as we explore GenderED READINGS OF SCRIPTURE
November 1
Leadership & Humility
Joshua 3:7-17 & Matthew 23:1-12
November 8
Wisdom & Justice
Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-20, Amos 5:18-24, & Matthew 25:1-13
November 15
Strong Women
Judges 4:1-7
November 22
The Power of Metaphor
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Psalm 95:1-7, & Matthew 25:31-46
Unless otherwise noted,
worship begins at exactly 10ish am
John Wesley UMC Fellowship Hall (Downstairs)
445 Sterling St, Hburg
Fun Stuff!
FIRST SUNDAY
Brunch Church
November 1
Same bat time.
Same bat channel.
Just more food:-)
Bring some of your favorite brunch food to share if you are able!
BOOK STUDY
Monday, November 30
7 pm
Home of the Harbicks
For our next study, we will be reading “Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy” by Robert P. Jones (2026). “What happens when the church trades faith for power, and democracy for dominion? In this searing book, Robert P. Jones names our moment for what it is: a great Backslide. White Christianity’s devotion to Donald Trump and Christian nationalism is not only a regression into authoritarian politics but a profound act of apostasy — a betrayal of the best of the Christian tradition.
Timely and unflinching, Backslide is essential reading for anyone unwilling to surrender the soul of faith or the promise of democracy. A prophetic summons to moral responsibility, it reminds us that time is short for deciding which Christianity, and which America, will prevail.”
All you need to do to participate is buy the book, read it (or read what you can), and join us at the Harbicks’ for a conversation inspired by the reading on November 30! DM us or contact Chris if you have questions, need more info, or need the address.
WTF?!
Thursday’s at exactly dinner-ish! (6pm EST)
Downstairs at John Wesley UMC
Join us for a midweek check in to fuel your body, mind and soul. RISE will provide the meal and a topic for conversation. All you have to do it show up! (September Menu Below)
If you are interested and/or able to help (cooking and prep, giving rides to students, setting up and greeting, washing dishes, etc) let us know using the link below!
RECEIVE LOVE.
GIVE LOVE.
EAT.
Upcoming Service and Giving Opportunity
the JMU Holiday HELPERS
We will once again be partnering with JMU Holiday Helpers club this year to give some love to our community and neighbors this holiday season!
More information will be coming soon about specific ways that you can support this effort with donations, etc. Until then, you always make a special financial gift to support the effort. Just use the “Give Now” button below and mark it for “Holiday Helpers.” Or you can send a designated gift via snail mail. All donations so designated will be used to support the Holiday Helpers this year.
RISE Merch Shop
The RISE Merch Shop is open for business and make wonderful Christmas gifts! Order all of your favorite RISE gear shipped directly to your home. Profits from each sale go directly back to RISE operations.
RISE NEEDS YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Your generosity makes everything we do possible!!
One of our core values is, "God gives to us, so we give back." We're called to give as a joy-filled response to what we've been given. Your financial gifts make a tremendous difference in the lives of God's beloved in Harrisonburg and beyond. Whether it's helping to make sure children in our community have enough to eat, helping to respond to the mental health crisis in our community, or providing much needed backing for the operating costs of our spaces and staff — your gift is a part of God's dream and we are grateful for everyone who partners with us on this journey!
Make a one-time donation or set up recurring gifts today!
At RISE,
we care about what’s going on in your life!
When life is good, we want to celebrate together. And when it isn’t - well, we want to be there for you then too. So keep us posted on what it is going on in your life. And when you have need for care or prayer, be sure to let us know how we can lift you up.
Requests for care and/or prayer can always be sent via e-mail to cares@riseharrisonburg.org, texted to 833-803-0868, or submitted online via our RISE Cares form.
To receive updates on (non-confidential) care needs, prayer requests, and community concerns and celebrations, text “RISEcares” to 833-803-0868 or e-mail cares@riseharrisonburg.com.
If you are fairly new to the community and would like to connect more deeply with RISE, you can begin by completing this short form to let us know about you, your interest, and your gifts:
You might also consider signing up for texting services:
(We promise not to spam or share your number!)
Text “RISE” to 833-803-0868 to join the primary list and receive weekly community updates and alerts
Text “RISEcares” to receive prayer requests, care needs, and community concerns and celebrations
And of course, please continue to check social media (Facebook & Instagram) and our website for all the updates and current information!