Antioch Baptist, Susan
Pastor-Elect Sean Cummings of Antioch Baptist Church, Susan, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.
Zoom prayer will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dial: 1-646-876-9923, Meeting ID: 846 2185 3557, passcode: 311371.
Apostles Lutheran
Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, hold the “Revelation of Christ as God’s Beloved Son” worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall. A special offering will be received for ELCA World Hunger.
There will be an Ash Wednesday service with imposition of ashes and Holy Communion at 7 p.m.
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 meets at 9:30. Children’s Church is held at 10:30. The Youth Group meets 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 will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday and an Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.
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 Sunday service will be “The Voice We Must Heed Today.” Sunday school classes begin at 9:45.
Bethel Church of Mathews
Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo, will hold a family prayer breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Sunday; come and bring a friend, a release said. Pastor Kenneth Whitehead will speak at 11 a.m. and George Opie will provide special music. “Soup with Love” will be taken to some of the church’s shut-ins and neighbors.
Hands Across Mathews is in need of cleaning supplies, personal items and towels, a church release said. HAM also needs help with picking up food from Food Lion on Tuesdays. The person must be able to lift 40 pounds. Contact Ruth Ritter at 703-965-8175 or email at ritter921@gmail.com. The church is collecting non-perishable food items for Hands Across Mathews.
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 “Moving On.”
Family Fun Night will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday; all are welcome, a release said.
Bible study will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Central United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Rebecca Rumburg, pastor of Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, at 9:15 a.m. Sunday will be “Listen!” Sunday school follows at 10:15.
An Ash Wednesday service will be held at 5 p.m.
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 “Pray Until Something Happens—P.US.H.”
“Evangelism” 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 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Just Call Me Moses” (on Facebook only).
There will be an Executive Board Meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday. Wednesday Bible study will be at 1 p.m.
A Gospel Extravaganza will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 28 to benefit the Building Fund.
First Morning Star Baptist
“After Training, Another Assignment” will be the sermon title of Pastor Larry J. Arrington of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service. The service will be broadcast by teleconference 804-256-2475 and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
The sermon title at the 10 a.m. Sunday service in Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church will be “Peaceful Living!” Special music will be provided by Judy Leverett, Lynette Glockner and Tyrone Hudgins. 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 sixth Sunday of Epiphany with Holy Eucharist Rite I at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road. A Celtic Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. in Kingston Chapel at the parish house.
Monday 1 p.m. and Tuesday 7 p.m. classes will study Lectio Divina, the tradition of reading scripture and praying through experience. Men’s Bible Study takes place at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the parish house. Wednesday Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist take place at noon at Christ Church and at 7 p.m. at Kingston Chapel. The Vestry will meet at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday and special services are live-streamed 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 “The Writing on the Ground.”
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 “What’s Happening?”
The Men’s Ministry Pancake Dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. Cost will be $9 per person and will include fruit, sausage, bacon, pancakes, and beverages. Ash Wednesday will include drive-by ashes from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m.
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 “Free Indeed!,” weather permitting. Sunday school and New Disciples class convene at 10 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 will be held at noon directed by Bessie Cauthorne.
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. Dial in 978-990-5000 and enter access code 932721#.
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 “Life, Death, Prosperity, Destruction.”
New Point Friends
The sermon title of Pastor Bill West at 11 a.m. Sunday in New Point Friends Church will be “The Story of Jonah, Fact or Fiction?”
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Denial.” Various Sunday school classes will meet at 9. Cans of soup are being collected for the Salvation Army’s Senior Soup Pantry.
Prayer ministry meets at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Wednesday activities include: 5:45 p.m., choir practice; 6:30, Cor3 Youth, Deeper Kids and Deeper Adults.
The Clothes Closet will be open at 10 a.m. Feb 21.
Olive Branch Global Methodist
An “All are Welcome Breakfast” will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday in Olive Branch Global Methodist Church, Gloucester.
An Ash Wednesday service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Relevant Life
Minister Yolonda Brown will speak at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service in Relevant Life Church, Mathews.
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 “Moving On.”
Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
An Ash Wednesday service will be held from 1-2 p.m. with meditation communion and anointing of ashes. This will be a come-and-go type of service and all are welcome, a release said.
Salem Community
Salem Community Church, Gloucester, will hold worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Adult Bible study precedes the service at 10.
Salem Kids in Mission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Friday; Shrove Tuesday with pancakes will be served from 4-7 p.m. and an Ash Wednesday service will be at 6:30 p.m.
Food Pantry will be available from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21.
Severn
The sermon title of Pastor Andrew Double of Severn Church, Naxera, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Lies and Deceit.” Adult and youth Sunday school classes begin at 10 and Children’s Church at 11.
Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday led by Neal Hogge and on Wednesday at 10 a.m. led by Double.
Shepherdsville Baptist
Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, welcomes everyone to its third Sunday communion service at 11 a.m. Come and be blessed by the Holy Word that will be shared by Pastor Douglas Riley, a release said. 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 “Life, Death, Prosperity, Destruction.” The Singleton Sisterhood will meet after the service.
Monday morning Bible study, “Be like Jesus,” will begin 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 “Psalm 121: I Lift up My Eyes to the Hills.”
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 “What is Your Life’s Blueprint?” Excerpts from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1967 speech will be given. Church youth will share “Black History” moment(s). The service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Union Baptist
The Rev. Jared Berry, pastor of Union Baptist Church, Hayes, will preach at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday Connect will be at 9:30.
Youth Ice Skating will be on Friday.
The Food Bank is open from 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Toiletries and personal hygiene items are still being collected.
On Wednesday, Bible study will be at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Outward Youth and UBS Kids will also meet at 6.
UBS Kids Pancake Night will be at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20 and Camp Piankatank Men’s Conference will be Feb. 21.
Union Zion Baptist
Union Zion Baptist Church, Ware Neck, will celebrate its annual Black History program at 3 p.m. Sunday. Special guest will be Michael W. Evans Sr. of Crosswalk Community Church, Williamsburg. The Gloucester-Mathews Male Chorus will sing, directed by Lee Rice. Worship leader will be Robert Mompoint of Ivy Baptist Church, Newport News. A box meal will be ready to go after the service.
The Rev. Jerry Bristow, assistant pastor of New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. service. The Gospel Chorus will sing, directed by Carol Jones.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
Katherine Cassidy will speak on “Good Opportunities and Goodbyes” 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 “The Brevity of Life.” Sunday school, “Matthew,” will be at 9:45.
Wednesday Bible study will continue in the book of Matthew.
Mission emphasis is on collecting non-perishables and cleaning supplies 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 and the Inspirational Voices will sing. In-person Sunday school will be held at 9:45 a.m.
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 and the Senior Choir will sing.