Teen speaks of study exchange in Argentina (1/18/2023) - Maya Sirles, 16, shared details of her recent six-month study exchange in Argentina with congregation members of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock in White Stone on Jan. 8. She… …
Services and other activities announced by local churches (1/11/2023) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Angel Visit Baptist Angel Visit Baptist Church, Dunnsville, will host the 34th annual Essex County Community Celebration of the… …
Crochet circle (1/11/2023) - Christine King, Donna Stell and Janet Carter, from left, enjoy crocheting together last Thursday at Transforming Life Church, located on Main Street in Gloucester. Those who want to learn to… …
Burning of the greens (1/11/2023) - Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester, celebrated the end of the Christmas season with the annual Twelfth Night Burning of the Greens last Thursday night. All of the greens used to decorate… …Services and other activities announced by local churches (1/4/2023) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Apostles Lutheran Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold the “Baptism of Jesus” worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor… …
Christmas recital (1/4/2023) - Students from the Rodgers Voice and Piano Studio in Gloucester held a Christmas recital at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, on Dec. 8. Shown here are, front row from left,… …
New member (1/4/2023) - The York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons welcomed new member Liz Hurst, center, during a meeting on Tuesday at Providence Baptist Church. Shown, from left, are circle… …Services and other activities announced by local churches (12/28/2022) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Apostles Lutheran Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold the “Name of Jesus” worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor… …
Gloucester man presents handmade Celtic cross to RWRH (12/28/2022) - Joe Bachner of Gloucester has a special connection to Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, particularly the hospital’s chapel, and that connection has only grown deeper this Christmas season. Bachner’s father, Syl,… …
Christmas cantata (12/28/2022) - The choir of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Susan, presented the cantata “What a Wonderful Name” on Dec. 18. Choir members, from left, are the Rev. Dede Parrish, Suzi Maloney,… …
Angel tree (12/21/2022) - In partnership with Ware Episcopal Church and Newington Baptist Church, the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office collected Angel Tree gifts for children who have a parent currently incarcerated at the county… …
A new home (12/21/2022) - Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Makalia Records is settling into a new home after relocating recently from an office on Route 17, Hayes, to one in the DeHardit… …Christmas services and other activities announced by local churches (12/21/2022) - Christmas services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Apostles Lutheran Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold a candlelight Holy Communion worship service at 7 p.m. Christmas… …
Christmas Eve service (12/21/2022) - Gloucester Point Baptist Church, 7741 Terrapin Cove Road, will hold its Christmas Eve service beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday. The candlelit service reveals three still-life Biblical scenes with live actors:… …
New member (12/21/2022) - Nancy Deptola recently became a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Gloucester. …
Spreading Christmas joy (12/21/2022) - The Rev. Stevens Burrell, pastor of Gleaning Baptist Church in Gloucester, and the Rev. Douglas Riley, resident of King William County and pastor of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, also in Gloucester,… …
Christmas play (12/21/2022) - Participants in this year’s St. Paul/Beulah United Methodist Church Christmas play included, front row from left, Avery Hensley, Caden Cyhaniek, Joseph Helbig, Chloe McDonald, Nalah Jenkins, Lillie Anderson, Daniel Chambers,… …
Hanging of the Greens (12/21/2022) - Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester, celebrated the fourth Sunday of Advent with the annual greening of the church in anticipation of its Christmas Eve services, set for Saturday at 4:30 and… …Services and other activities announced by local churches (12/14/2022) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Apostles Lutheran Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold the fourth Sunday in Advent service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Jay… …
Angels among us (12/14/2022) - Angel cutouts adoring the property at Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, proclaim Joy, Peace, Hope and Love to passersby. The church will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at… …Sunday caroling (12/14/2022) - Members and friends of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Susan, caroled at nearby homes on Sunday, sharing smiles, Christmas songs and cheerfulness. Returning to the church the Rev. Dede Parrish… …
Covenant Partners (12/14/2022) - Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, had three youths who completed Confirmation Class and became Covenant Partners (members) on Sunday. They learned about being a Christian and what it means to… …
Cheerful blooms (12/14/2022) - Members of the North River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons hold hydroponically raised paperwhite narcissus bulbs at the group’s December meeting. They will be delivered to several local… …
Services and other activities announced by local churches (12/7/2022) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold Holy Eucharist services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Both… …
‘Hanging of the Greens’ (12/7/2022) - Pastor Calvin Griffin of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Gloucester, stands beside the church’s Chrismon tree, following the annual “Hanging of the Greens” service. The weekly worship service is at… …