Antioch Baptist, Susan
Pastor-elect Sean Cummings will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will be in-person and on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869.
Zoom prayer and Bible study will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Dial 1-646-876 9923, meeting ID: 846 2185 3557, passcode: 311371.
The Rev. Mr. Cummings will be installed as pastor at 2 p.m. Jan. 31.
Apostles Lutheran
Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold the second Sunday after Epiphany worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. A special offering will be received for ELCA World Hunger. A kickoff for the annual Guatemala medical mission trip will be held during the fellowship time with a presentation and special Guatemalan food.
Links to the service via Zoom or YouTube are on the church’s website at apostles-elca.org.
Bellamy United Methodist
Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will gather for worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 Sunday. The Faith Builders Bible Study will meet at 9:15 and adult Sunday school class will meet at 9:30. Children’s church will be at 10:30. The Youth Group will meet at 5 p.m. with dinner provided.
The Loaves and Britches Food and Diaper ministry will be held from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday.
The Xtra Years of Zest Senior Adult Ministry invites everyone to its 11 a.m. Wednesday conversational meeting with Deputy Bill Adams, Captain of the IT and Communications Division of the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Adams is part of the Crime Prevention Unit that offers education, strategies and resources to combat crimes such as fraud and identity theft that often target senior citizens. Pizza will be served.
Bellamy will join the Jubilee Churches of Gloucester for the annual Unity Worship Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at Newington Baptist Church.
Bethany United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor John Choi of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, at the 8:30 a.m. informal service and the 11 o’clock traditional service will be “Jesus, the Lamb of God.” Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45.
Bethel Baptist
The Rev. James Harris and Friends of Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, will visit the residents of Walter Reed Convalescent & Rehab at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
The Chat and Chew session will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. A film will be shown documenting the music of the late 1960s and early ’70s that spoke to the mood of the Martin Luther King Jr. era in our country.
The Rev. Dr. Katrina Brown will speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday School will begin at 9:15 a.m. in-person as well as virtually.
The Sunday service will be in-person and online. You can join virtually by logging onto https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/929136757. You can also call 1-312-757-3121 and use access code 929-136-757#.
Bible study will be held virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Bethel Church of Mathews
Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo, will hold a prayer breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Kenneth Whitehead will speak at the 11 o’clock service.
Hands Across Mathews is in need of cleaning supplies, personal items and towels. They also need help with picking up food from Food Lion on Tuesdays. The person must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Contact Ruth at 703-965-8175 or email at ritter921@gmail.com. The church is collecting non-perishable food items for HAM.
Beulah Church of New Point
Pastor Dede Parrish of Beulah Church of New Point will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.
Bible study will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Central United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Rebecca Rumburg of Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, at 9:15 a.m. Sunday will be “Do You Know the Lord?” Sunday school will follow at 10:15.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Pastor Tiffany Foreman of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “It’s Gonna be Big.”
“Faith and Finance” will be the Wednesday Bible study topic at 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, at the 10 a.m. Sunday Facebook on-line service will be “The Forgiving Community.” Church school will begin at 9. There will be no in-person service.
Wednesday Bible study will be at 1 p.m.
First Morning Star Baptist
“The Serious Servant” will be the sermon title of Pastor Larry J. Arrington of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, at 11 a.m. Sunday. Holy Communion will be observed. The worship service will be broadcast by teleconference 804-256-2475 and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
Gloucester Point Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Mike Mines at 11 a.m. Sunday in Gloucester Point Baptist Church will be “Dangerous Intersections.”
Gloucester Union Relief Association of Missionary Baptist
The Youth Committee of Gloucester Union Relief Association of Missionary Baptist will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester. Tickets are $20 per person. For information/tickets contact your church’s youth leader or Brenda Davis, 804-693-2178. Proceeds from the breakfast support the GURA Youth Programs, AP college classes, and the Scholarship Fund.
A Martin Luther King Jr. service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at The First United Baptist Church White Marsh. The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Stubbs of Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, will be the speaker. A combined youth choir will provide music.
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
The sermon title of Pastor Jesse Hill of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Abiding in the Son.”
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
The sermon title at the 10 a.m. Sunday service in Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church will be “When Looking Up Can Change Your life!” “Off Topics Bible Study” meets at 8:30 a.m.
The Ladies’ Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays and the Men’s Bible Study Group meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays.
Kingston Episcopal
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe the second Sunday of Epiphany with Holy Eucharist Rite I at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road. The Rev. Stuart Wood will officiate.
Men’s Bible Study takes place at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the parish house. Kingston Parish Women will meet at 4 p.m. at the parish house to plan Lenten Soup with Love luncheons.
Wednesday noon Daily Office will be held in Meditation Chapel.
Sunday and special services are livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information and the ID and passcode, call the church office at 804-725-2175.
Mathews Baptist
The sermon title at the 9 a.m. and 11 o’clock Sunday“Sanctity of Life” services in Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, will be “Massacre of the Innocents.”
Mathews Chapel United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Angie Hoen of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “God’s Promise of Faithfulness.”
Morning Glory Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Donna Freeman of Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service will be “Called to a Higher Standard.” Sunday school and New Disciples class convene at 10 o’clock (new time) in the fellowship hall and by conference call.
On Saturday, weekly prayer call line opens at 8:40 a.m. Dial in, 605-313-4440, access: 6913598#. Choir rehearsal with Bessie Cauthorne will be at noon.
Joint Bible study with New Mount Zion Baptist Church will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dial in using same numbers.
Mt. Zion United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Gloucester, at 9 a.m. Sunday will be “Walking with Christ.”
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Glory Revealed.” Various Sunday school classes meet at 9 o’clock. The nursery, for infants and toddlers, will be available.
Saturday will be Clothes Closet at 10 a.m.
Prayer ministry meets at 11 a.m. Thursdays. Wednesday evening activities will, include choir practice at 5:45 and Cor3 Youth, Deeper Kids and Deeper Adults at 6:30.
On Thursday, Jan. 22, Newington will host the Jubilee Churches Unity Service at 7 p.m. Special prayer times each day that week will be at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 at the First United Baptist; Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Ware Episcopal; Wednesday, Jan. 21 at St. Therese Roman Catholic; Thursday, Jan. 22 at Newington, Friday, Jan. 23 at Grace Covenant Presbyterian; and Saturday, Jan. 24 at Susanna Wesley United Methodist.
Olive Branch Global Methodist
The Rev. Randall Cupp of Olive Branch Global Methodist Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service. Bible study will follow at 10:30. An “All are Welcome Breakfast” will be served at 8 o’clock.
Relevant Life
Pastor Carmaleta Billups will speak at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Relevant Life Church, Mathews.
Saint Paul Comfort
Pastor Dede Parrish of Saint Paul Comfort Church, Susan, will preach at the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service.
Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Salem Community
Salem Community Church, Gloucester, will hold worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Adult Bible study precedes the service at 10.
The Food Pantry Prep Team will meet at 5:45 p.m. Friday and the Food Pantry will be available from 9-11 a.m. Saturday.
The Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday; Administrative Board at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Severn
The sermon title of Pastor Andrew Double of Severn Church, Naxera, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Kindness on Trial.” Children’s church will also be at 11. Adult and youth Sunday school classes begin at 10.
Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday led by Neal Hogge and on Wednesday at 10 a.m. led by Mr. Double.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Douglas Riley of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service will be “That’s Not the End of the Story.” The Men’s Choir will sing.
Singleton United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Singleton United Methodist Church of Ware Neck, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Walking with Christ.”
Monday morning Bible study, “Be like Jesus,” will be at 9:30 and Wednesday evening Bible study, “Everything You Need,” will be at 7 o’clock.
Bible studies and services are on Zoom. For login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ross Davis of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Why Are We Here?”
St. Matthew Middle Peninsula OCA Mission
St. Matthew Middle Peninsula OCA Mission Church, 15661 John Clayton Memorial Church, Foster, meets at 9:30 a.m. Sunday with liturgy at 10 o’clock. A coffee, food, fellowship follow the liturgy.
The First United Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor E. Randolph Graham of The First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, for the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Healing a Broken Nation.” The service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Union Baptist
A men’s breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Hayes.
The Rev. Jared Berry, pastor, will preach at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday Connect will be at 9:30.
On Tuesday, the Achilles Elementary Teacher Appreciation Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m.; the Judson Circle will meet at 2 p.m. On Wednesday, Bible study will be held at 10:30 a.m., and Outward Youth, UBC Kids and Bible study will be at 6 p.m.
The Food Bank will be open on Monday and Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
Ruth Micklem will lead the “Second Annual Luminescence Service” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Paul Gibson of Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, at 10:45 a.m. Sunday will be “Where do You Belong?” The 9:45 Sunday school will study from the book of Matthew.
The Wednesday Bible study will continue in the book of Matthew at 3 p.m.
Mission emphasis will be on bringing in non-perishables and paper products for Hands Across Mathews.
Zion Hill Baptist
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will have in-person worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Eugene Comithier II will preach. The Inspiration Voices will sing. In-person Sunday school will be held at 9:45.
Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday via conference call. The conference call number is 978-990-5000 and the access code is 667896.
Zion Poplars Baptist
The Rev. Vincent Haley, associate minister of Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The Senior Choir will sing.