July 4th dinners (7/8/2026) - On July 4th, parishioners and friends of Abingdon Episcopal Church gathered to assemble, package and deliver fried chicken dinners to 60 homebound residents of Gloucester County. Abingdon takes on this… …Services and other special activities announced (7/8/2026) - Apostles Lutheran Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold the seventh Sunday after Pentecost (the parable of the sower and the seed) worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. A coffee fellowship… …
Antioch Homecoming (7/1/2026) - Antioch Baptist Church in Gloucester held its Antioch Homecoming Celebration over the weekend, beginning with a gathering Friday that explored local enslaved history through talks by Dr. David Brown and… …Services and other special activities announced (7/1/2026) - Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will have an outdoor “Mass on the Grass” worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Youth from the church will speak on their understanding… …
For 160+ years, First Baptist has stood as a cornerstone of faith and community (7/1/2026) - For more than 160 years, First Baptist Church has stood as a cornerstone of faith and community in Mathews County. Founded by formerly enslaved worshippers seeking a place to worship… …
Mathews Baptist is also celebrating 250 years (7/1/2026) - As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, so does Mathews Baptist Church at Hudgins; its history tells a story not only of faith, but also of community growth, changing traditions,… …
34 years (6/24/2026) - After serving as a teacher for 34 years, Kelly Bolton has retired after a promotion ceremony held last month for her kindergarten class at Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester. Bolton is… …Services and other special activities announced (6/24/2026) - Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will have worship at 8 a.m. and 10:30 Sunday. This will be the last Sunday of the regular worship schedule. In July, worship… …
Joyful Hands (6/17/2026) - The Joyful Hands ladies’ group of Severn Church, Naxera, recently prepared 50 children’s themed birthday party pan kits for the Bread for Life Food Pantry. The kits contain everything for… …Services and other special activities announced (6/17/2026) - Abingdon Episcopal Violinist Stephanie Zyzak and pianist Keiko Sekino will perform as part of the Gloucester Arts Festival and the Arts at Abingdon series at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18,… …
UUFR supports 4 Servetus Scholars (6/10/2026) - The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock in White Stone recently announced its 2026 Servetus Endowment Scholarships for students from area public high schools. Each Scholar was awarded a $4,000… …
Act of Kindness Ministry (6/10/2026) - The Act of Kindness Ministry of the Church of the Living Word recently donated 250 personal hygiene items to the Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House. Pictured from left are… …GURA fish fry to be held Saturday (6/10/2026) - The Gloucester United Relief Association (GURA) Youth Committee will hold a fish fry from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, 5575 Paige Road, Gloucester. The… …
Joyful Hands (6/10/2026) - The Joyful Hands ladies’ group of Severn Church in Naxera, organized a collection to sponsor local children to attend the Boys and Girls Club summer camp program. A total of… …Services and other special activities announced (6/10/2026) - Abingdon Episcopal Vacation Bible School will be held next week, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 15-18, at Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh. Services Sunday are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Angel… …
Locust Grove to hold VBS June 15-19 (6/3/2026) - Locust Grove Global Methodist Church, 1832 Windsor Road, Dutton, will hold its Vacation Bible School, “What’s Cookin’?” the week of June 15-19, from 6:30-8 p.m. each day. Cooking takes time,… …
First United Baptist Church to hold VBS next week (6/3/2026) - The First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, will host its Vacation Bible School next week, “Reigning with Purpose.” The VBS will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday through Friday at… …
Historic Christ Church announces VA250 Summer Speaker Series (6/3/2026) - The 2026 Summer Speaker Series at Historic Christ Church & Museum in Weems begins on June 11 and continues with programs on July 8 and Aug. 20, featuring three historians… …Services and other specialactivities announced (6/3/2026) - Angel Visit Baptist Angel Visit Baptist Church, Dunnsville, will host an afternoon of elegance, fellowship, music, and celebration at “Hattitude Meets Men in Ties: A Celebration of Our Sunday Best”… …
Assisting at the pulpit (5/27/2026) - The Rev. Calvin Griffin and his granddaughter, Madison, were leading Sunday’s service at Singleton United Methodist Church in Ware Neck. …
Meals on Wheels (5/27/2026) - Parishioners and friends of Abingdon Episcopal Church gathered at the church in White Marsh on Monday to assemble and deliver 60 meals to homebound residents in Gloucester County. The church’s… …Services and other special activities announced (5/27/2026) - Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will gather for Trinity Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30. All are welcome to come, connect, and be part of a community where… …
Salem Church to hold Heritage Sunday this week (5/20/2026) - Salem Community Church is celebrating its historical beginnings during the 11 a.m. service on Heritage Sunday at 11408 Salem Church Road in the Pampa area of Gloucester. Pastor Scott Pollard… …
Abingdon Day (5/20/2026) - Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, held its annual community celebration, Abingdon Day, Saturday on the church grounds. Here, Gazette-Journal reporter Cheyenne Fenton and intern Callie Laubacker, from left, encourage passersby… …Services and other special activities announced (5/20/2026) - Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will celebrate Pentecost at its 8 a.m. and 10:30 services on Sunday. A release said that “in the spirit of the day—when people… …