Wreath sales (12/3/2025) - Bellamy United Methodist Women in Faith group sponsored a Christmas wreath sale to the Bellamy community. They raised $484.95 to send to Heifer International that supports farmers in in poverty-stricken… …Community Advent services begin today (12/3/2025) - Community Advent services will be held at noon today, Thursday, Dec. 4, and continue the following two Thursdays, Dec. 11 and 18, at Westville Christian Church, Mathews, sponsored by the… …
Gospel quartet to perform Christmas concerts (12/3/2025) - The Streets of Gold Gospel Quartet from Wakefield, will perform three concerts on Saturday, Dec. 6, 5 p.m., at Morattico Baptist Church, Kilmarnock; on Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m., at… …
Cantata (12/3/2025) - The cantata “Let Earth Receive Her King” will be presented at 9:15 a.m. Sunday at Central United Methodist Church, Mathews. Shown here are, front, director Grace Mortimer; second row, pianist Merle… …
Services and special events announced by local churches (12/3/2025) - Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold a Christmas Market on Friday and Saturday from 5-8 p.m. each day. Antioch Baptist, Susan Pastor-elect Sean Cummings will preach at… …
Thanksgiving Day set up (12/3/2025) - A group of youngsters helped set up the tables for last week’s Thanksgiving Day dinner held at the Kingston Episcopal Church parish house, Mathews. They included, bottom row from left,… …
Central UMC outreach (12/3/2025) - The Mission and Evangelism team from Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, have been busy this holiday season. Above, the team delivered Thanksgiving meals to Mathews Social Services before the holiday.… …
Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels (12/3/2025) - On Thanksgiving morning, parishioners and friends of Abingdon Episcopal Church gathered to prepare 75 turkey dinners for homebound residents of Gloucester County. The volunteers cooked, assembled meals, and delivered the… …
Central Church creates calendar to honor Witherspoons (11/25/2025) - The Central Church United Methodist Women of Mathews has created a calendar to honor Louise Witherspoon and memorialize the late Mike Witherspoon for their contributions to their church and community.… …
Singleton angels (11/25/2025) - The grounds of Singleton United Methodist Church, Schley, are surrounded by angels every Christmas season. They are placed in memory and in honor of loved ones. This year’s display will… …
Christmas Joy (11/25/2025) - Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester, is celebrating the holiday season with a few special services this year, including its Christmas Joy service on Dec. 13. Shown are the Rev. Vincent… …Holiday Calendar: Church Events (11/25/2025) - THURSDAY, NOV. 27 THANKSGIVING SERVICE: The Gloucester Union Relief Missionary Baptist Association will hold its annual Thanksgiving Day service at Rising Valley Baptist Church, James Store, on Nov. 27 at… …
Christmas at Ware to be held Dec. 13 (11/25/2025) - This year’s Christmas at Ware market will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Gloucester church. Those attending are… …
Cornucopia (11/25/2025) - The altar at Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, featured a beautiful and bountiful cornucopia provided and arranged by Sandra Ward. Also displayed at the front of the church… …Community Advent services begin Dec. 4 (11/25/2025) - Community Advent services will be held at noon Thursday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at Westville Christian Church, Mathews, sponsored by the Mathews Christian Ministerial Association. The 30-minute services will… …
Widows’ group to hold screening of ‘War Room’ (11/25/2025) - Widows of Gloucester and Mathews County will sponsor a public screening of the film “War Room” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Gloucester Library, 6920… …
GIBC publishes ‘Christmas Peace’ Advent Book (11/25/2025) - The 12th annual Advent Book, titled “Christmas Peace,” is now available from members of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Ed Jordan, pastor, said members of the church write,… …Services and special events announced by local churches (11/25/2025) - Services and special events announced by local churches Antioch Baptist, SUSAN Pastor-elect Sean Cummings will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will… …
A month of giving (11/19/2025) - The United Eagles Motorcycle Club recently marked a month of giving. It is their aim to give back to the communities that they are involved in. On Oct. 26, members… …
Churches list services and special events (11/19/2025) - 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.… …
Helping hands (11/19/2025) - Members of Apostles Lutheran Church helped in the community on Oct. 25, cleaning the yards of two Bay Aging clients during the annual “God’s Work, Our Hands” day of service.… …
Fall Festival (11/19/2025) - A community Fall Festival was held Nov. 8 at Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point. The Hornsby brothers (from bottom to top, James, Lucas and Matthew) enjoyed the activities including… …
Veterans recognized (11/12/2025) - Saint Paul Comfort Church, Susan, recognized its members on Sunday who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. They included, from left, Michael Jenkins, Navy; Gene Goin, Army Reserve; Charlotte… …
Baptism (11/12/2025) - Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, held a service of baptism on Sunday. Shown from left are Pastor Brian Kramer with the newly-baptized individuals Ron Pemberton, Gracie Wynberry and Brayden Jurgensen. …
Food for the homeless (11/12/2025) - The Act of Kindness Ministry from Church of the Living Word, Hayes, donated more than 200 non-perishable food items to the local Helping the Homeless Ministry. Cindy Landry, left, a… …