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. on Jan. 31.
Apostles Lutheran
Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold the third Sunday after Epiphany agape worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall. The annual congregational meeting will be held after the service. 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 available at 10:30. The Youth Group meets at 5 p.m. with dinner provided.
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 “Called to Serve the Kingdom of God.” Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45.
Bethel Church of Mathews
Pastor Landa Simmons will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday in Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo.
Hands Across Mathews is in need of cleaning supplies, personal items and towels. HAM also needs help with picking up food from Food Lion on Tuesdays. The person must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Contact Ruth Ritter 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
The sermon title of Pastor Dede Parrish of Beulah Church of New Point at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Changing Direction.”
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 “Get Prepared! Be Prepared!” 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 “2026 First Fruit.”
“January Consecration” 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 service will be “The Forgiving Community.” It will be “Sacrifice Sunday.” Church school will be in-person at 9.
Wednesday Bible study will be at 1 p.m.
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
The sermon title at the 10 a.m. Sunday service in Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church will be “Together Again!” Special music will be by Hunter Owens, Tyrone Hudgins and Lynette Glockner. The “Off Topics” Bible study meets at 8:30.
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 third Sunday of Epiphany with Morning Prayer II at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road. Mari Ann Carr and Joan Hammond will conduct the service.
Men’s Bible study takes place at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the parish house.
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 services in Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, will be “Caught in the Act.”
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 Ministry.”
Morning Glory Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Donna Freeman of Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me.” Everyone is asked to bring a friend; light refreshments will be served, a release said. Sunday school and New Disciples class convene at 10 a.m. (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#. The first church meeting of the year will convene at 10 a.m.
Joint Bible study with New Mount Zion Baptist Church at Morning Glory 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 “Focused On…”
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Living for Jesus.” Various Sunday school classes meet at 9 o’clock.
Wednesday activities will include: 5:45 p.m., choir practice; 6:30, Cor3 Youth, Deeper Kids and Deeper Adults.
The prayer ministry meets at 11 a.m. Thursdays.
The church will host the Jubilee Churches Unity Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. All are welcome to join in worship. Special prayer times each day will be 12:15 p.m. Thursday at Newington; Friday, at Grace Covenant Presbyterian, and Saturday, at Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church.
The Clothes Closet will be available Feb. 4.
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.
Relevant Life
This week is Sabbath Sunday in Relevant Life Church, Mathews. No in-person services will be held. Visit www.relchurch.com.
Saint Paul Comfort
The sermon title of Pastor Dede Parrish of Saint Paul Comfort Church, Susan, at the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service will be “Changing Direction.”
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 next Game Night will be 6 o’clock on Jan. 29.
Severn
The sermon title of Pastor Andrew Double of Severn Church, Naxera, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Kindness on Trial, Part 2.” 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
Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, invites everyone to worship in-person, Zoom or conference call 518-418-1016 at 11 a.m. Sunday. You are promised a time of heartfelt praise, encouraging fellowship, and a worship experience that will leave your soul smiling and your spirit lifted, a release said.
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 “Focused on…” The sermon is also available on YouTube.
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
Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, will celebrate “Men’s Sunday” beginning with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Pastor J.W. Harrington will be the speaker for the breakfast. At the 11 o’clock service, the men’s choir will sing, followed by several of the men who will share their testimonies.
Union Baptist
The Rev. Jared Berry, pastor, will preach at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday Connect will be at 9:30.
On Wednesday, Bible study will be at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Also at 6 will be Outward Youth and UBC Kids.
The Food Bank will be open from 9-10:30 a.m. Monday and Thursday. The Food Bank is collecting toiletries and personal hygiene products. If anyone would like to donate items, they can be dropped off when the Food Bank is open or at other times at the church.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
Eddie Correia will speak on “Eastern v. Western Religion: Part I: Why are They So Different?” 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 “Choices We Make.” The topic at the 9:45 Sunday school will be “Faith with Mercy.”
The Wednesday Bible study will be a continuation of the Sunday school topic at 3 p.m.
Mission emphasis will be on bringing in non-perishables and paper products for Hands Across Mathews.
Westville Christian
The sermon title of Pastor Tim Dice of Westville Christian Church, Mathews, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Lost in His Own House.”
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 Male Chorus 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.