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.
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.
CARMEN MILLER
Supportive Living Chaplain
carmenmiller@vmrc.org | 540-564-3523
STEVE LANDIS
Independent Living Chaplain
slandis@vmrc.org | 540-437-4365
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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.