Peniel Church closes after 105 years as pastor retires (7/2/2025) - Thirty-eight years after he began his ministry at Peniel Evangelical Friends Church in Onemo, Pastor Tom Steel has retired, and with his retirement this past Sunday, the doors of the… …
Foreman new pastor at Church of the Living Word (7/2/2025) - Pastor Tiffany M. Foreman is the new pastor at Church of the Living Word in Hayes, effective Sunday, July 6. She is a dedicated servant of God from Hampton, born… …
Abingdon Day (6/25/2025) - Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, opened to the public on Saturday for its annual Abingdon Day community celebration. This year’s program featured 40 vendors, as well as a display of… …
Choi named new pastor of Bethany UMC (6/25/2025) - The Rev. John Choi has been appointed the new pastor of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point. His first Sunday will be July 6. Originally from South Korea, Choi attended… …Services and special events announced by local churches (6/25/2025) - Antioch Baptist, Susan Deacon Brenda Peterson will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will also be on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869. Zoom Bible study… …
Thank you, Chesapeake Bank (6/18/2025) - The Mission and Evangelism team of Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, recognizes businesses in the county that have a positive effect on the community. The Mathews branch of Chesapeake Bank… …
New pastor arrives July 1 at Susanna Wesley UMC (6/18/2025) - Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church, Ordinary, will have a new pastor effective July 1. The Rev. Patti Money is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. She has been… …Services and special events announced by local churches (6/18/2025) - Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Day will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh. This free event is about celebrating the community and has something for… …
Serenity Garden dedicated at Central UMC (6/11/2025) - Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, dedicated a Serenity Garden on Sunday, June 1. Linda Dalgety, chair of the Mission and Evangelism Committee which constructed the garden, said it is a… …
30 years in local ministry (6/11/2025) - Gwynn’s Island Church of the Nazarene celebrated 30 years in ministry with Pastor Dave and Bea McKnight with a reception following the 11a.m. Sunday service. Pictured are Pastor Dave McKnight… …
Baptism in the York (6/11/2025) - Church of the Living Word, Hayes, held a baptism service on Sunday in the York River at Gloucester Point Beach. Pictured are from left, Minister Gary W. Minerve Sr., Nichole… …Services and special events set by local churches (6/11/2025) - Antioch Baptist, Susan The Rev. Rev. Sean Cummings of Friendship Baptist Church, Newport News, will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will also be… …
Refugee turned missionary to speak at Petsworth Baptist (6/4/2025) - A Vietnam War refugee who has since devoted his life to missionary work will be the featured speaker at a program later this month at Petsworth Baptist Church. Dat Trieu… …
Baptism (6/4/2025) - Fourteen people were baptized Sunday at Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins. From left are Pastor Brian Kramer, Jameson Segalini, Channing Schurlknight, London Denkinger, Zoe Sadler, Kyle Diggs, Bennett Diggs, Abigail Collins,… …Services and special events set by local churches (6/4/2025) - Antioch Baptist The Rev. Julia Forrest will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will also be on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869. Zoom Bible study… …
‘Ruritan Sunday’ (5/28/2025) - Sunday, May 18, was the annual “Ruritan Sunday” throughout all Ruritan clubs and districts. Abingdon Ruritan Club participated by attending the morning service at Union Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor… …
Abingdon Outreach Ministry (5/28/2025) - As part of its Outreach Ministry, Abingdon Episcopal Church provided and delivered 85 meals to homebound Gloucester County residents, as the usual carriers from Bay Aging had a holiday on… …Services and special events announced by local churches (5/28/2025) - Antioch Baptist The Rev. Sean Cummings of Friendship Baptist Church, Newport News, will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will also be on Facebook… …
‘Yesss, God!’ (5/21/2025) - “Yesss, God!” a 26-page children’s praise book by Nancy Berkley Carson of Saluda, contains 10 watercolor illustrations by Mindy Davis of Mathews that illustrate children from all walks of life,… …Services and special events set by local churches (5/21/2025) - Antioch Baptist The Rev. Francine Lankford of Rising Sun Baptist Church, Newport News, will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will also be on… …
Celtic Service Sunday at Kingston (5/14/2025) - A Celtic Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Kingston Parish Chapel, Mathews. The service this month will take people back in time to the ancient Celts, welcoming… …
GURA to hold spring revival (5/14/2025) - The Gloucester Union Relief Association of Missionary Baptist will hold a spring revival at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, May 22, at The First United Baptist Church, White Marsh. Revival… …
GPBC Youth going to Impact camp (5/14/2025) - Gloucester Point Baptist Church will be sending a team to Roanoke the week of July 6-12 to work with Impact Mission Camps. A couple of fundraisers are planned in the… …
New pastor (5/14/2025) - Macedonia Baptist Church, Foster, has welcomed Ernie Painter as its new pastor. An installation and ordination ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday with a luncheon to follow. The… …Services and special events announced by local churches (5/14/2025) - Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold Sunday services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school, “Created by the Creator,” will be at 9:15. Antioch Baptist The… …