VBS donation (7/22/2026) - Some of the children who attended Vacation Bible School at Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, this summer, visited Hands Across Mathews this week to deliver 100 decorated snack bags and a… …
Reading the Declaration (7/22/2026) - As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, parishioners at Abingdon Episcopal Church marked the occasion on Sunday with a special reading of America’s founding document, the Declaration of Independence. The… …Services and other special activities announced (7/15/2026) - Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, invites the community to a special observance featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence following the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship. The reading… …
Rev. Diggs celebrates 30 years in the ministry (7/15/2026) - The Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr. of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg, celebrates his 30 years of being a pastor, the entire month of July. Services are 8 a.m. and… …
Rev. Okello named pastor of Central UMC (7/15/2026) - Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, welcomes the Rev. Fred Okello as its new pastor. He was born and raised in the rural western regions of Kenya in East Africa. His… …
Cooper named pastor of Salem Church (7/15/2026) - Bob Cooper of Tangier Island, has been named pastor of Salem Church Mathews in Diggs. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Asbury College and his Master of Divinity… …
Ware Church wall likely to be restored in the fall (7/15/2026) - The brick wall in front of Ware Episcopal Church, which was damaged in a vehicular accident last Thursday afternoon, will likely be fully restored in the fall, according to the… …
Zion Poplars celebrates 160th anniversary Sunday (7/15/2026) - For 160 years, Zion Poplars Baptist Church has stood as more than a place of worship. It has been a gathering place for families, a source of strength during difficult… …Multi-church VBS begins July 13 (7/8/2026) - Residents of Mathews, Middlesex, Gloucester and surrounding communities are invited to attend a special multi-church Vacation Bible School, “Lessons from The King’s Table,” from 7-8:15 p.m. July 13-16. This four-night… …
250 flags (7/8/2026) - Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, reached its goal of 250 American flags for the Fourth of July celebration. …
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… …