Baptism (1/7/2026) - Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, Mathews, held a baptism for two brothers on Sunday, Dec. 28, Cotton and Triur (Thomas Aquinas III) Kelly, the sons of Raquel and Thomas… …
Christmas selections (1/7/2026) - On Sunday, Dec. 28, Ash Demastus and Luke Lewis, second and third from left in front, performed Christmas selections on flute during the morning worship service at Saint Paul Comfort… …
Christian Unity service planned January 22 (1/7/2026) - The Jubilee Churches of Gloucester will hold an Ecumenical Service of Prayer for Christian Unity at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Newington Baptist Church on Main Street. The group… …
UUFR welcomes Avant as interim lay minister (1/7/2026) - Marlie Avant, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock in White Stone, was named UUFR’s interim lay minister for the congregation on Nov. 30. “I am drawn… …Churches announce services and specials (1/7/2026) - Antioch Baptist, Susan Pastor-elect Sean Cummings will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will be in-person and on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869.… …
The Christ candle (12/30/2025) - Wright Villani gave the message for the advent wreath and, with his dad, Tony Villani, they lit the last candle in the wreath—the Christ candle—at Singleton United Methodist Church, Gloucester. …Churches announce services and specials (12/30/2025) - Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Adult Formation will begin a five-part series on Episcopal Church 101. Antioch Baptist,… …
Advent service (12/23/2025) - The final Advent service was held on Thursday at Westville Christian Church, Mathews, sponsored by the Mathews County Christian Ministerial Association. Pictured, from left, are the Rev. Tim Dice and… …
Act of Kindness Ministry (12/23/2025) - The Act of Kindness Ministry of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, donated 241 non-perishable food items to the GUEST Shelter for the Homeless on Dec. 16. Pictured from left… …
Giant, silent message (12/23/2025) - A shadow from its Nativity scene is cast in large scale onto the broad white front of Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo. …Churches announce Christmas services and specials (12/23/2025) - Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church held two Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist services: 4:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day. Lessons and Carols… …
Living Nativities (12/23/2025) - Churches in Gloucester and Mathews took time out in the week before Christmas to present Living Nativity scenes. In top photo, the Gwynn’s Island Church of the Nazarene has been… …
Baptism (12/17/2025) - Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, welcomed a new member with the baptism of Hardin Buchanan on Dec. 7. Pictured, from left, are Chase Buchanan, Emma Buchanan holding Hardin,… …
Hope (12/17/2025) - This past Advent Sunday, at Singleton United Methodist Church, Gloucester, Caleb McGlohn, Tristan McGlohn and Charlotte McGlohn, from left, lit the Advent candle for Hope. …
Joy Circle (12/17/2025) - The Joy Circle of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, provided gifts and wrapping at Walter Reed Convalescent and Rehab Center on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Circle members shown taking part… …Churches announce Christmas services and activities (12/17/2025) - Antioch Baptist, Susan Pastor-elect Sean Cummings will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will be in-person and on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869.… …
‘The Christmas Story’ (12/17/2025) - Youth from Beulah, New Point Friends and St. Paul Comfort churches presented “The Christmas Story” on Sunday afternoon in Beulah Church of New Point. Pictured from left are Delaney Boatman,… …
Peace candle (12/10/2025) - Hank, Sally and Emmitt Brooks light the Peace Candle for the second Sunday of Advent at Singleton United Methodist Church, Gloucester. …
‘Fun Night’ (12/10/2025) - “Fun Night” was held on Friday at Beulah Church of New Point with Saint Paul Comfort Church. Among those taking part were, front row from left, Kieran Walker, Tallan Elliott,… …
Advent services (12/10/2025) - Mathews community Advent services continue at noon today, Thursday, Dec. 11, in Westville Christian Church, Mathews. Pastor Angie Hoen of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church spoke last week. The Rev.… …
Blankets for GUEST (12/10/2025) - Several members of Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, made fleece blankets for the clients of the Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team (GUEST) shelter after the worship service on Nov. 30. Materials… …Bethlehem UMC to present living Nativity (12/10/2025) - Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Bena, will present a Living Nativity scene at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. Bethlehem’s first-ever Nativity will portray all the biblical persons who were present.… …
Services and special events announced by local churches (12/10/2025) - Antioch Baptist, Susan Pastor-elect Sean Cummings will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will be in-person and on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869.… …
Central’s pastor and his wife are honored (12/10/2025) - 120 YEARS AGOThursday, Dec. 4, 1905from the Mathews Journal The ladies and members of Central M. E. Church gave a very delightful reception at the parsonage to Rev. Richard Ferguson… …
Singleton UMC (12/3/2025) - At Singleton United Methodist Church, Gloucester, Charlie Poulson and Bridget Motley light the Candle of Hope for this First Sunday of Advent. In photo below, Alicia Dillon and new baby,… …