Services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
Abingdon Episcopal
Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, is offering Enneagram class at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The class will be offered in a hybrid format. The in-person portion will take place in the Great Hall and participants can join via Zoom as well.
Apostles Luthern
Apostles Luthern Church, Gloucester, will hold a “Service of the Word” at 10 a.m. Sunday. The service will be led by Dr. Peter Liljeberg. Links to the service via Zoom or YouTube are on the church’s website at apostles-elca.org. The bulletin will be sent to the congregation via e-mail. After the service, everyone is invited to come to the fellowship hall for coffee and conversation.
Beech Grove Baptist
Beech Grove Baptist Church, Hayes will have revival services beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and continuing each night at 7 o’clock through Wednesday. The evangelist will be the Rev. Tucker LaForce who has preached extensively throughout the area and surrounding communities and different states. There will be special musical presentations during each service.
Bellamy United Methodist
Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will continue the “Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity” sermon series at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Bible study will be held at 9:15. The Youth Group will meet at 11:30 and lunch will be provided. This will be the last Sunday that the United Women in Faith will take orders for the fresh Balsam Fir wreaths. Wreaths are $35 each and all proceeds go to missions.
The Gloucester Women’s Bible Study will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Bethany United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Paul Song of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday will be “The Power of Gospel.”
Families are invited to Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 4-6 p.m. in the front parking lot of the church.
Bethel Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Dr. Katrina W. Brown of Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, at noon Sunday will be “Where do We go from Here?” The church has returned to in-person service. The service will also be held virtually by logging onto https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/929136757 or call 1-312-757-3121 and use access code: 929-136-757#. Sunday school will continue at 10 o’clock virtually.
The Rev. Dr. Brown will conclude the virtual three-part Bible study, “The Armor of God,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Bethel United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Kristie Askew of Bethel United Methodist Church, Onemo, at 10:50 a.m. Sunday will be “The World is Our Parish.” A “State of the Church Information Session” will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday. All church members are invited for the conversation surrounding the state of the UMC and the future of the church, a release said. The district superintendent will be available to answer questions.
A Halloween potluck supper and magic show will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Master magician Joe Pescador will be the special guest. Wear a costume and bring a covered dish to share and enjoy a special treat, a release said.
Central United Methodist
The Rev. Coleman Tyler will be guest preacher at the 9:15 a.m. Sunday service in Central United Methodist Church, Mathews. The service will be followed by Sunday schools and a luncheon hosted by the United Methodist Women.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Lead Pastor Melvin Epps, of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Jesus Saves.”
“H.O.P.E.” will be the Wednesday Bible study topic at 6:30 p.m. (in-person).
First Baptist
First Baptist Church, Ordinary will celebrate “Woman’s Day” at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Minister Nell Bagby-Robinson will be the guest speaker and her sermon title will be “Birthing Your Purpose.” Sunday’s theme will be “Women Recognizing, Acknowledging and Accepting our Purpose.” Church school starts at 9:30. Both activities can be in-person, Zoom, and/or Facebook. Masks are still required.
Wednesday Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m.
First Morning Star Baptist
Pastor Larry J. Arrington of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, will speak on the sixth in the series, “History of His Church,” at 11 a.m. Sunday. His sermon title will be “A Cause for Caution.” The service will be in-person, livestreamed on Facebook, and broadcast by teleconference, 804-256-2475.
Gloucester Point Baptist
Pastor Larry Bierman will be the guest preacher at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Gloucester Point Baptist Church. His sermon title will be “I Am the Way and the True Vine.”
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
The sermon title of Tom Meier of Grace Covenant Presbyterian, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Weight of Prayer.” The service will be online and in-person.
A free Movie Under the Stars showing of “The Lion King” will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Everyone is welcome to come with their lawn chairs and blankets, a release said.
The church will celebrate its fifth “Hot Dog Giveaway” during the Gloucester Main Street Trick or Treat Event beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. “Families come to the event each year right from work and school activities,” said Doug Nagel, pastor of Grace on Main, “leaving little time to grab something to eat before the festivities begin. We thought this was one way that we could serve our community and demonstrate a bit of grace on Main Street.”
Groves Presbyterian
The sermon title of the Rev. Michael Condrey, pastor of Groves Presbyterian Church, Glass, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “True Humility.”
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church’s drive-in Sunday service begins at 10 a.m. The sermon title of Dr. Ed Jordan will be “Living the Blest Life.” Special music will be provided by Heather MacKenzie and Tyrone Hudgins.
Kingdom Covenant Ministries
The Women’s Ministry of Kingdom Covenant Ministries, 367 Main Street, Mathews, will present “The Eve Experience” from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, with lunch included. Registration will be at 10 o’clock.
Kingston Episcopal Parish
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, worships at two locations and times on Sunday: Holy Eucharist Rite I is held at 8 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road and Holy Eucharist Rite II will be at 10:30 a.m. at Kingston Parish House on Main Street.
A new class, “St. Francis and the Simplicity of Faith,” begins at 4 p.m. Monday in-person at the parish house. The in-person 7 p.m. Tuesday class studying St. Luke continues. The Wednesday noon Holy Eucharist/Healing service takes place at the parish house.
Sunday services are livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information and the ID and passcode, call the church office at 804-725-2175.
Mathews Baptist
Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, will hold two in-person services on Sunday: contemporary at 9 (also online) and 11 a.m. (also online). The sermon title of the Rev. Brian Kramer, pastor, will be “The Protection of Prayer.”
Mathews Chapel United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Marcus Stallworth of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Poured Out Not Ashamed.” The True Helpers Sunday School Class will hold a fall musical at 7 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments will follow.
Mt. Zion United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Gloucester, at the 9 a.m. in-person Sunday service will be “Pride and Attitude.”
New Hope Christian
The sermon title of Pastor Cheryl Forrest of New Hope Christian Church, Mathews, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Beware of the Wolves!” The church meets at 498 Church Street.
New Point Friends
The Rev. Alvin Downs of Moon will be the guest preacher at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in New Point Friends Church.
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be from a new sermon series on the book of Daniel: “Thriving in Crunch Time, ‘Understanding the Times.’” The in-person service will also be livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube. The nursery, for infants and toddlers, and Kids Worship, for children from the age of four years to fifth grade, will be available.
Activities for adults and youth in grades K-12 begin every Wednesday evening at 6:30.
A special Trunk or Treat event for families in the community will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 in the church parking lot.
Olive Branch United Methodist
The United Methodist Men of Olive Branch United Methodist Church, Harcum, will hold a breakfast at 8 a.m. Sunday. Worship will be at 9:30.
Wednesday evening Bible study, “Forgotten God,” will be at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish to share.
Trunk or Treat will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.
Salem United Methodist, Diggs
The Rev. Garry Livermon will be the speaker at Salem United Methodist Church, Diggs, at the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday school for all ages will begin at 9:45.
A Trunk or Treat will be held from 4-6 p.m. Saturday and will include games, snacks and treats.
Mission project for October will be collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child and non-perishable goods for Hand Across Mathews.
Salem United Methodist, Gloucester
Salem United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will hold Sunday worship at 11 a.m.
Mexican Train game night will be held at 6 o’clock on Oct. 27. Yard sale/bazaar will be held from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 29.
A Thanksgiving dinner raffle will be held on Nov. 13.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Vivian Holmes at 11 a.m. Sunday in Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, will be “Just Let Your Light Shine.” The service will also be available by Zoom by going to the church’s website or via conference call at 518-418-1016. Everyone is asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing in the sanctuary.
Wednesday Bible study will be held 7 p.m.
Join the service by conference call, 518-418-1016 or by Zoom by logging onto the church website.
Singleton United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Pride and Attitude.” The service will also be available on YouTube. For Zoom login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Monday morning Advent Bible study, “The Angels of Christmas,” begins at 9:30. Wednesday Bible study, “The Difficult Words of Jesus,” will begin at 7 p.m. These Bible studies are also on Zoom.
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ross Davis of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Jesus is Life.” Members and friends who have passed away during the year will be remembered. Adult Bible study begins at 10 o’clock.
St. James On-the-Glebe Anglican
St. James On-the-Glebe Anglican Church, Gloucester, will hold Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A potluck meal will follow in Riddick Hall. Mattins will be at 8:30 and Catechesis at 9:30.
The daily prayers of the church are said Tuesday-Friday at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The feast of Saints Simon and Jude the Apostles, with fellowship following, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28.
St. Matthew United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Kristie Askew of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Peary, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday will be “The World is Our Parish.”
Mission project for October is collecting new or gently used towels and washcloths for the GUEST Day Shelter.
The First United Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor E. Randolph Graham of The First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, for the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Cancer Awareness: Things Sickness Can’t Touch.“ Praise and worship will begin at 10:45. The in-person service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Union Baptist
The SAMs Club of Union Baptist Church, Hayes, will meet at 10 a.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 20) and see the “Sheffey” movie.
A “Trunk or Treat” will be held from 4-6 p.m. Saturday.
Other activities include: Monday, 7 p.m., deacons meet and Wednesday, 6 p.m., Bible study, Outward Youth and Kids Crew meet.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of The Rappahannock
Kristi VanAuderhove will speak at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone. Masking optional. For Zoom invitation, visit uufrva.com.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Bob Huff of Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service will be “Jesus Our Peacemaker.” Sunday school will begin at 9:45
Wednesday Bible study, “Judges,” will be at 3:30 p.m.
The church is collecting toiletries for Mathews Social Services and non-perishable foods for Hands Across Mathews.
Zion Hill Baptist
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will have an in-person worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Eugene Comithier II will preach and the Male Chorus will sing. The annual “Jersey Day” will be held following the service with a cookout. You may come dress down and wear your sports team jersey. Contact tracing, temperature check, and face masks are required. In-person Sunday school will be held at 9:45.
Wednesday Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. via conference call. The dial-in number is 978-990-5000 and the access code is 667896.
Zion Poplars Baptist
Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester, will hold online services only on Sunday. You can call 1-617-769-8975 for details on how to join the service.
There will be no Bible study.