Churches announce services and special events (9/24/2025) - Churches announce services and special events ANTIOCH BAPTIST The Rev. Sean Cummings, Pastor-Elect of Friendship Baptist Church, Newport News, will speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist… …
First of three Irvington UMC Distinctive Bazaars to be held Oct. 4 (9/17/2025) - Irvington United Methodist Church is gearing up for its annual fundraiser, to be held on three Saturdays in the lead-up to Christmas. The first date for the 2025 Northern Neck… …
Churches announce services and special events (9/17/2025) - ANTIOCH BAPTIST The Rev. Julia Forrest will speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. In-person and Facebook Live will be at weareantioch1869. Zoom Bible study… …
Rev. Woodard to be installed as pastor of Zion Baptist (9/17/2025) - The Rev. Vernon L. Woodard will be installed as the 20th pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Cardinal, at a service at 4 p.m. Saturday at Newington Baptist Church, 6196 Main… …Celtic service to mark Autumn Equinox (9/17/2025) - Kingston Parish Episcopal Church will celebrate the Autumn Equinox with a Celtic service at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kingston Parish Chapel, 370 Main Street, Mathews. The service will feature… …
Special services and events announced by local churches (9/10/2025) - Antioch Baptist The Rev. Sean Cummings, pastor-elect, will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. In-person and Facebook Live will be at weareantioch1869. Zoom Bible study and… …
9-11 Remembrance Service (9/10/2025) - Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church honored Mathews County first responders during a 9-11 Remembrance Service held Sunday in Gwynn’s Island Park. More than 100 people attended. John Bassett is shown speaking… …
Bishop Haupert-Johnson to address Bellamy UMC Sunday (9/10/2025) - Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, is hosting Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson, Resident Bishop of the Richmond Area of the United Methodist Church, on Sunday, for the 11 a.m. worship service. All… …
UUFR’s Avant speaks Sept. 21 on graceful aging (9/10/2025) - Marlie Avant, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, will lead the Sept. 21 service at the White Stone church, with a talk called, “Gravity, Grit and… …
JOY Circle (9/3/2025) - The JOY Circle of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, treated the residents of the Gloucester House to a fruit and cookie buffet recently. Thirty residents enjoyed the special treat… …
Meals on Wheels (9/3/2025) - Parishioners and friends of Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, prepared, assembled, and delivered 70 meals to homebound residents in the county, on Monday, which was the Labor Day holiday. Bay… …Special services and events announced by local churches (9/3/2025) - Antioch Baptist The Rev. Sean Cummings, pastor-elect of Antioch Baptist Church, Susan, will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday at Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. Apostles Lutheran Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will… …
Church of St. Therese to hold craft bazaar (9/3/2025) - The Church of St. Therese, Gloucester, will host a craft bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Concessions will be open for lunch. Along with the crafts offered… …
Gibson chosen as pastor of Westville Baptist (9/3/2025) - Westville Baptist Church, located on Main Street in Mathews, recently voted in Paul Gibson of Mobjack, a longtime Mathews resident, as its new pastor. “God has blessed our church family… …
Baptism (9/3/2025) - Church of the Living Word, Hayes, held a baptism service on Sunday at Gloucester Point Beach in the York River. Pictured, from left, are Assistant Pastor Melvin Epps, Genesis Lee… …Special services and events announced by local churches (8/27/2025) - Antioch Baptist Deacon Brenda Peterson will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday at Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. Zoom Bible study and prayer will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dial 1-646-876-9923, meeting… …
‘Blessing of the Backpacks’ (8/27/2025) - Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, held a “Blessing of the Backpacks” program on Sunday in preparation for the start of school the following day. Among those taking part were,… …Special services set by local churches (8/20/2025) - Antioch Baptist The Rev. Julia Forrest will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday at Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. A special church meeting will be held from 6-7 p.m. Friday. Zoom Bible… …
4th clean water site (8/20/2025) - Clean Water for Everyone and Kingston Parish Episcopal Church have worked together to establish a fourth site in Mathews where anyone can access clean, fresh water, free of charge. This… …
Fountain named Youth Ministries Director at Bethany UMC (8/20/2025) - Eliana (“Ellie”) Fountain is the new Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries at Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point. The Gloucester High School graduate is a member of Emmanuel UMC… …Special services and events announced by local churches (8/13/2025) - Antioch Baptist Antioch Baptist Church, Susan, will have Homecoming celebrations this weekend. A Gospel concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday with singers from Gloucester, Mathews and Tappahannock. There… …
Mathews Baptist VBS (8/13/2025) - Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, continues its Vacation Bible School this week. Among those taking part in the fun are, from left, Claire Kramer, Abby Givens, Emma Wiant, Kayliana Glenn, Caroline… …
Baptism in the York (8/13/2025) - Church of the Living Word, Hayes, held a baptism service in the York River at Gloucester Point Beach, on Sunday, Aug. 3. Pictured from left are Assistant Pastor Melvin Epps,… …
Acolytes at Mathews Chapel (8/13/2025) - Acolytes at the Sunday service in Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, on Sunday were, from left, Roanin Leigh (10) and Phoenix Leigh (9), both of Mechanicsville. …Youth night to be held on Aug. 20 at Grace Covenant (8/6/2025) - Churches throughout the region have been meeting over the summer to find ways to encourage the middle and high school youth of the community to become more involved in their… …