Services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
Abingdon Episcopal
Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold Holy Eucharist services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Both services are held in-person and the 10:30 service is livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
On Wednesday, the church is open for silent prayer from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday and food packs for Abingdon Elementary students will be filled at noon.
Antioch Baptist
The Rev. Julia M. Forrest will be the guest preacher at the 11 a.m. Sunday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. It will be an in-person and Zoom service. Zoom info is 1-646-876-9923, meeting ID: 885 7606 7490, passcode: 110.
A Zoom Bible study and prayer meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Zoom info is 1-646-876-9923, meeting ID: 846 2185 3557, passcode: 311371.
Apostles Lutheran
Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. The first Sunday Potluck will be held after the service. There will be a special presentation from the Reconciling in Christ Committee. Links to the service via Zoom or YouTube are on the church’s website at apostles-elca.org.
Bellamy United Methodist
Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. An infant baptism will also be held at the 10:30 service and Children’s Church will be available. Sunday adult Bible study and children’s Sunday school will be at 9:15. The Youth Group will meet at 11:30 and lunch will be provided.
The Well contemporary worship will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Gloucester Women’s Bible study will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Bethany United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Paul Song of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday communion services will be “Opened Eyes.”
A free concert by the Virginia Handbell Consort will be presented at 4 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary.
Registration is open for Bethany’s 2023 “Feel the Noise” Music Camp. The free camp, open to middle schoolers, runs from July 17-21.
Bethel Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. James Harris of Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, at noon Sunday will be “The Name Jesus.” It will be Tithing Sunday. The service will also be held virtually by logging onto https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/929136757. You can also call 1-312-757-3121 and use access code: 929-136-757#. Sunday school will start at 10 o’clock virtually.
Wednesday Bible study is held virtually at 7 p.m.
Bethel United Methodist
Thursday is National Day of Prayer. Bethel United Methodist Church, Onemo, will be open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. for anyone to come and pray for the nation and for the community, a release said.
The sermon title of Pastor Kristie Askew at 10:50 a.m. Sunday will be “Like Living Stones.”
Church of Francis De Sales
Church of Francis de Sales, Mathews, will observe First Friday Devotion with Mass at 9 a.m., followed by an Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. The First Saturday Devotion will also be observed. The Rosary will be said at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 10 o’clock.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Dr. Gregory Woodard at the 10 a.m. Sunday service in Church of the Living Word, Hayes, will be “It is Time to Go and Get It.”
Bishop Gregory and Eunice Woodards’ 30th Founders’ Day Celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Bishop Dwight Riddick Sr. of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News, will be the speaker. He will be accompanied by his congregation, praise team, and ushers.
The topic for the 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study will be I Corinthians (in-person).
First Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Why the Lord is Our Shepherd.” Church school begins at 9:30.
A “Blessing of the Bikes” will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Join everyone for praise, worship, food and fun. Bikes will meet at Walmart at 10 o’clock and leave at 10:30 en route to the church. For more information, call Robert Brown at 757-660-0303.
Wednesday Bible study will be at 6:30 p.m.
First Morning Star Baptist
Dr. Gloria Savage Early will be the speaker for the annual Woman’s Day service at 11 a.m. Sunday in First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena. The theme will be “Women Willing to be Used by God.” Women are invited to wear the color red. The service will be in-person, broadcasted by teleconference (804-256-2475) and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
Gloucester Point Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Dillon Evans of Gloucester Point Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Maturity.”
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
The sermon title of Pastor Doug Nagel of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Stay Connected, Produce Fruit.”
Groves Presbyterian
The sermon title of the Rev. Michael Condrey of Groves Presbyterian Church, Glass, at the 10 a.m. Sunday service will be “God’s House.” The Session will meet at 9 o’clock and a CPR refresher course will be at 11 o’clock in the fellowship hall.
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
The sermon title of Dr. Ed Jordan, pastor of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “A Thorny Gift.” The drive-in service will be around the gazebo across from the church. Special music will be provided by Autumn Jenkins.
The Ladies’ Bible Study will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday and the Men’s Bible Study Group will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Kingston Episcopal Parish
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will have Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m. Sunday at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road and Rite II at 10:30 at Kingston Chapel on Main Street.
Lay Visitors will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the parish library. The Wednesday noon Healing/Holy Eucharist service resumes in Meditation Chapel 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 celebrate Senior Adult Day at its 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.
Mathews Chapel United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Dr. Marcus Stallworth, pastor of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Walking With the Spirit.”
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 “Traits of a Martyr.”
New Point Friends
The sermon title of Pastor Thomas Bunting of New Point Friends Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Mistakes and Molder of Life.”
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Larry Bierman at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, will be “I am the Resurrection and the Life.” The service will also be livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube. Sunday school starts at 9 o’clock. The nursery, for infants and toddlers, will be available.
Wednesday activities include: 5:45 p.m., choir; 6:30, adult Bible study, youth, and Kids Life.
Vacation Bible School (June 19-23, 9 a.m.-noon) registration is now open at newingtonbc.org.
Olive Branch United Methodist
Olive Branch United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will hold worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed at 10:30 by Sunday school.
The church will hold its annual yard sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Chicken salad croisants, hot dogs and homemade baked goods will also be available. There will be a free clothes closet.
Salem United Methodist, Gloucester
Salem United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will have worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bible study, “In the Beginning,” will meet at 10 o’clock. Craft Store will be open after worship.
Craft workshop convenes at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Wednesday Bible study, “In the Beginning,” will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Breakfast for mothers and ladies, courtesy of the men of Salem UMC, will be held from 8-10 a.m. Sunday, May 14.
Severn
The Rev. Bud Goude will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Severn Church, Naxera. Sunday will be the last day to bring diapers and wipes for the Loaves and Britches Ministry of Bellamy United Methodist Church.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Douglas Riley of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Don’t Stop Believing.” The in-person service begins at 11 o’clock.
You can also access services via Audio and Zoom. The access number is 518-418-1016.
Bible study continues on Wednesday evenings at 7 o’clock.
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 “Traits of a Martyr.” The service will also be available on YouTube. For Zoom login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Monday Bible study at 9:30 a.m. will discuss John 13:1-5 and Matthew 26:21-29. Wednesday Bible study, “Surprised by Hope,” will begin at 7 p.m.
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ross Davis of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Seeking Spiritual Values.”
St. James On-the-Glebe Anglican
St. James On-the-Glebe Anglican Church, Gloucester, will celebrate Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Morning prayer will be at 8:30, followed by Catechesis at 9:30. Weekly potluck fellowship will follow the communion service.
The “Chicken Coop” Chapel will be open daily for quiet and prayer between 9 a.m. Morning and 5 p.m. Evening Prayer.
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 “Like Living Stones.”
The First United Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor E. Randolph Graham of the First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Spiritual Maturity.” Praise and worship will begin at 10:45, led by the youth. The in-person service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Union Baptist
Pastor Jared Berry of Union Baptist Church, Hayes, will continue his series from the book of Luke at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service. Choir practice will be at 4 p.m.
Wednesday activities will include: 10:30 a.m., Bible study; 6 p.m., Bible study, Kids Crew and Outward Youth.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of The Rappahannock
Claire J. Salkowski will speak on “Intersections of Faith: Unitarian Universalist and the Society of Friends” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of The Rappa-hannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Bob Huff of Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday communion service will be “United With Christ.” Sunday school will precede the service at 9:45. A barbecue lunch will follow the worship service.
Wednesday Bible study of II Samuel will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Non-perishables are being collected for Hands Across Mathews and toiletries for Mathews Social Services.
Zion Hill Baptist
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will have in-person worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Eugene Comithier II will preach and the Senior Choir will sing. 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 inside and Facebook communion service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The sermon title of Pastor Ronald W. Gayle Sr. will be “Through Faith by Grace.” The Senior Choir will sing. The 58th Woman’s Day service will be held at 3 p.m. Marion Randall of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, will be the guest speaker. Music will be directed by John Smith, Charlene Harris will be worship leader, and Deaconess Helen Pressey is chairperson.