Severn Church has new pastor (10/8/2025) - Andrew Double has been named the new pastor at Severn Church, Naxera. He grew up in western Pennsylvania and attended Slippery Rock University, earning a B.A. in History. He received… …
New member (10/8/2025) - Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church member Ken Russell presents his fiancée Jennifer Duncan, for membership in the church. Pictured from left are worship team member Doug Wilton, Pastor Angie Hoen,… …
Two rectors (10/1/2025) - Paul Mitchell of Midlothian, at right, appeared as the Rev. Frank Stringfellow for a talk last Thursday at Kingston Parish House, Mathews. He is shown with the Rev. Gary Barker,… …Services, special events announced by local churches (10/1/2025) - ANTIOCH BAPTIST Pastor-Elect the Rev. Sean Cummings of Antioch Baptist Church, Susan, will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday. In-person and Facebook Live will be at weareantioch1869. Zoom Bible study and… …
Season of Creation (10/1/2025) - Members of The Church of St. Therese, Gloucester, gathered at Beaverdam Park on Sept. 23 for a pilgrimage for the Season of Creation. The Rev. Gregory Kandt, pastor, led the… …
Cancer Care bags (10/1/2025) - The Joyful Hands women’s group of Severn Church in Gloucester assembled 48 Cancer Care bags for patients receiving care at the local cancer center. To help raise funds for the… …
Church of Living Word donates food to Salvation Army (9/24/2025) - Church of the Living Word, Gloucester Point, made a major food donation to the Salvation Army of the Virginia Peninsula Gloucester Service Center on Sept. 15. The church collected and… …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… …