Abingdon Episcopal
Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold worship and a historic grave wreath-laying service honoring local families at 2 p.m. Sunday presented with the Gloucester 250 Committee. Tours and refreshments will follow. Neighbors and history lovers are encouraged to attend, a release said.
Antioch Baptist
The Rev. Sean Cummings, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Susan, will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday in-person and on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869.
Zoom Prayer and Bible study will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dial 1-646-876-9923, meeting ID: 846 2185 3557, passcode: 311371.
Apostles Lutheran
Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold the fourth Sunday of Easter (Christ the shepherd) worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. The congregation will celebrate its 45th anniversary on Sunday. A coffee fellowship will follow the service.
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 hold worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 Sunday. The Rev. Doug Watson will preach. The adult Sunday School class meets at 9:30 and Children’s Church will be at 10:30. The Youth Group meets at 5 p.m., with dinner provided.
Bethany United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor John Choi of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, for the 8:30 a.m. Sunday informal service and 11 o’clock traditional service will be “By His Wounds You Are Saved.” Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45.
Bethel Baptist
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Stubbs will speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester. Sunday school will begin at 9:15 in-person as well as virtually.
Both services will be in-person and online. You can join 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#.
The Legacy Suite of the church which houses the church’s artifacts will be open for public visitation each fourth Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April through September.
Bible study will be held virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, led by the Rev. Dr. Katrina Brown.
Bethel Church of Mathews
Pastor Landa Simmons of Bethel Church of Mathews of Onemo, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Bible study will precede the service at 10.
Non-perishable items for Hands Across Mathews are still being collected.
Beulah Church of New Point
Beulah Church of New Point will hold worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Dede Parrish will speak.
Central United Methodist
John Russell of Mathews Chapel U.M. Church, Cobbs Creek, will speak at the 9:15 a.m. Sunday service in Central United Methodist Church, Mathews. Sunday school follows worship at 10:15.
The UM Men and Central Village Homemakers will sponsor an art/yard sale from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Rain date will be May 9. There will be a gigantic selection of household and yard items, a release said.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Pastor Tiffany M. Foreman of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Be Encouraged.”
The Wednesday Bible study topic at 6:30 p.m. will be “Renewed Mindset.”
First Baptist, Ordinary
The sermon title of Pastor Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Momentarily, there will be Storms.” Church school will be at 9 o’clock.
Wednesday Bible study will be at 1 p.m.
First Morning Star Baptist
Minister James Spencer Jr. of Liberty Live Church, Hampton, will be the guest minister at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena. The Combined Choir will sing under the direction of Leander Myers.
The service will be broadcast by teleconference 804-256-2475 and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
Gloucester Union Relief Association of Missionary Baptist
The Youth Department of Gloucester Union Relief Association of Missionary Baptist will hold a Mother’s Day luncheon from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester. Natalie Johnson of Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will be the guest speaker and Shari Jarvis of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, will be the worship leader.
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
Pastor Jesse Hill of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, will continue his series on “The Sermon on the Mount” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. His sermon title will be “Fulfilling the Law.”
Groves Memorial Presbyterian
The sermon title of the Rev. Michael Condrey of Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church, Hayes, at the 10 a.m. Sunday service will be “Correct Gate.”
The third annual Ladies’ Tea will be from noon-2 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall.
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church holds its outdoor drive-in worship services at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League’s Pavilion at 10 a.m. Sunday. Weather permitting, parking begins at 9:15. If the weather is stormy, worship will be in the church’s sanctuary. The sermon title of Dr. Ed Jordan, pastor, will be “The Truth about Faith.” Special music will be provided by Tyrone Hudgins and Island Praise. “Off Topics” Bible Study meets at 8:30.
The Ladies’ Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays and the Men’s Bible Study meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays.
Kingston Episcopal
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe Holy Eucharist Rite II Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at Kingston Chapel in the parish house on Main Street.
Monday afternoon and Tuesday evening classes are canceled this coming week. Men’s Bible Study takes place at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Wednesday noon Holy Eucharist/Healing Service takes place in Meditation Chapel at the parish house.
Mathews Baptist
Pastor Brian Kramer of Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, will give his second sermon in the new series, “Habakkuk: from Why to Worship,” at the 9 a.m. and 11 o’clock Sunday services. His sermon title will be “Waiting.”
Mathews Chapel United Methodist
The sermon series title of Pastor Angie Hoen of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Walking with Jesus—We know Jesus and One Another in the Breaking of Bread and Sharing of Stories.”
Morning Glory Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Donna Freeman of Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Called and Empowered.” Music will be provided by Diane Blake Taylor. At 10 o’clock, Sunday school and New Disciples Class will be held in-person and by conference call. Dial 605-313-4440, and enter access code, 6913538#.
Weekly prayer call line opens at 8:40 a.m. Saturday. Dial in using same numbers. There will be a Mother’s Day luncheon sponsored by the GURA Youth Department from noon-2 p.m. at the church.
Joint Bible study with New Mount Zion Baptist Church will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call info: 978-990-5000, access 932721#.
Mt. Zion United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Gloucester, at 9 a.m. Sunday will be “The Church.”
New Mount Zion Baptist
New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester, will hold “Faith in Motion,” a gentle, chair exercise class at 10 a.m. Saturday. Everyone is to bring water and a positive attitude, a release said.
The church will celebrate Women’s Day, “Women of God coming Together in Unity,” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Minister Darlene Ward of The First United Baptist Church will bring the message. Everyone is to wear pastel colors.
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Got Missions?” One of the church missionaries will also give an update. Various Sunday school classes will meet at 9 o’clock.
Wednesday evening activities include choir practice at 5:45 and Cor3 Youth, Deeper Kids and Deeper Adults at 6:30.
The prayer ministry meets at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Olive Branch Global Methodist
Olive Branch Global Methodist Church, Gloucester, will hold worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
A mid-week service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. A yard sale will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 2.
Saint Paul Comfort
Saint Paul Comfort Church, Susan, will hold worship at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Dede Parrish will speak.
Salem Community
Salem Community Church, Gloucester, will hold Sunday worship at 11 a.m. A potluck will be held after the service.
Game Night will begin at 6 o’clock April 29.
Severn
The sermon title of Pastor Andrew Double of Severn Church, Naxera, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “The Making of a Martyr, Part 2.” The service will also be available on YouTube and Facebook. Adult and youth Sunday school classes will be at 10 o’clock.
Bible study will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, led by Neal Hogge, and Wednesday at 10 a.m., led by Pastor Double.
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 “The Church.”
Monday morning Bible study, “Be like Jesus,” will begin at 9:30 and Wednesday evening Bible study, “Everything You Need,” will be at 7 o’clock.
Bible studies and services are on Zoom. For login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ross Davis of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “An Evening Psalm: Psalm 4.”
St. Paul Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Bradley A. Holmes of St. Paul Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Trusting God in Uncertain Times.” The church will celebrate its 125th anniversary. Sunday school will precede the service at 10.
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 “Navigating Life with Endurance.” The service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
Diana Jamison will speak on the “The Living Poetry: A Community Garden of Spirit” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Paul Gibson of Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Living with Gratitude.” The 9:45 Sunday school topic will be on the book of Matthew.
The Wednesday 3 p.m. Bible study will continue the study of Matthew.
Non-perishables are being collected for Hands Across Mathews.
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 Male Chorus will sing. In-person Sunday school will be held at 9:45. The Sunday School Department will celebrate its 145th anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. They will have various speakers and the music will be provided by God’s Angels of Gloucester.
Bible study will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. via conference call. The conference call number is 978-990-5000 and the access code is 667896.