Central’s pastor and his wife are honored (12/10/2025) - 120 YEARS AGOThursday, Dec. 4, 1905from the Mathews Journal The ladies and members of Central M. E. Church gave a very delightful reception at the parsonage to Rev. Richard Ferguson… …
Services and special events announced by local churches (12/10/2025) - 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.… …
Bethlehem UMC to present living Nativity (12/10/2025) - Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Bena, will present a Living Nativity scene at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. Bethlehem’s first-ever Nativity will portray all the biblical persons who were present.… …
Blankets for GUEST (12/10/2025) - Several members of Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, made fleece blankets for the clients of the Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team (GUEST) shelter after the worship service on Nov. 30. Materials… …
Advent services (12/10/2025) - Mathews community Advent services continue at noon today, Thursday, Dec. 11, in Westville Christian Church, Mathews. Pastor Angie Hoen of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church spoke last week. The Rev.… …
‘Fun Night’ (12/10/2025) - “Fun Night” was held on Friday at Beulah Church of New Point with Saint Paul Comfort Church. Among those taking part were, front row from left, Kieran Walker, Tallan Elliott,… …
Peace candle (12/10/2025) - Hank, Sally and Emmitt Brooks light the Peace Candle for the second Sunday of Advent at Singleton United Methodist Church, Gloucester. …
Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels (12/3/2025) - On Thanksgiving morning, parishioners and friends of Abingdon Episcopal Church gathered to prepare 75 turkey dinners for homebound residents of Gloucester County. The volunteers cooked, assembled meals, and delivered the… …
Central UMC outreach (12/3/2025) - The Mission and Evangelism team from Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, have been busy this holiday season. Above, the team delivered Thanksgiving meals to Mathews Social Services before the holiday.… …
Thanksgiving Day set up (12/3/2025) - A group of youngsters helped set up the tables for last week’s Thanksgiving Day dinner held at the Kingston Episcopal Church parish house, Mathews. They included, bottom row from left,… …Cantata (12/3/2025) - The cantata “Let Earth Receive Her King” will be presented at 9:15 a.m. Sunday at Central United Methodist Church, Mathews. Shown here are, front, director Grace Mortimer; second row, pianist Merle… …
Services and special events announced by local churches (12/3/2025) - Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold a Christmas Market on Friday and Saturday from 5-8 p.m. each day. Antioch Baptist, Susan Pastor-elect Sean Cummings will preach at… …
Gospel quartet to perform Christmas concerts (12/3/2025) - The Streets of Gold Gospel Quartet from Wakefield, will perform three concerts on Saturday, Dec. 6, 5 p.m., at Morattico Baptist Church, Kilmarnock; on Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m., at… …
Community Advent services begin today (12/3/2025) - Community Advent services will be held at noon today, Thursday, Dec. 4, and continue the following two Thursdays, Dec. 11 and 18, at Westville Christian Church, Mathews, sponsored by the… …
Wreath sales (12/3/2025) - Bellamy United Methodist Women in Faith group sponsored a Christmas wreath sale to the Bellamy community. They raised $484.95 to send to Heifer International that supports farmers in in poverty-stricken… …
Singleton UMC (12/3/2025) - At Singleton United Methodist Church, Gloucester, Charlie Poulson and Bridget Motley light the Candle of Hope for this First Sunday of Advent. In photo below, Alicia Dillon and new baby,… …Services and special events announced by local churches (11/25/2025) - Services and special events announced by local churches Antioch Baptist, SUSAN Pastor-elect Sean Cummings will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will… …
GIBC publishes ‘Christmas Peace’ Advent Book (11/25/2025) - The 12th annual Advent Book, titled “Christmas Peace,” is now available from members of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Ed Jordan, pastor, said members of the church write,… …Widows’ group to hold screening of ‘War Room’ (11/25/2025) - Widows of Gloucester and Mathews County will sponsor a public screening of the film “War Room” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Gloucester Library, 6920… …
Community Advent services begin Dec. 4 (11/25/2025) - Community Advent services will be held at noon Thursday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at Westville Christian Church, Mathews, sponsored by the Mathews Christian Ministerial Association. The 30-minute services will… …
Cornucopia (11/25/2025) - The altar at Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, featured a beautiful and bountiful cornucopia provided and arranged by Sandra Ward. Also displayed at the front of the church… …
Christmas at Ware to be held Dec. 13 (11/25/2025) - This year’s Christmas at Ware market will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Gloucester church. Those attending are… …
Christmas Joy (11/25/2025) - Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester, is celebrating the holiday season with a few special services this year, including its Christmas Joy service on Dec. 13. Shown are the Rev. Vincent… …Holiday Calendar: Church Events (11/25/2025) - THURSDAY, NOV. 27 THANKSGIVING SERVICE: The Gloucester Union Relief Missionary Baptist Association will hold its annual Thanksgiving Day service at Rising Valley Baptist Church, James Store, on Nov. 27 at… …
Singleton angels (11/25/2025) - The grounds of Singleton United Methodist Church, Schley, are surrounded by angels every Christmas season. They are placed in memory and in honor of loved ones. This year’s display will… …