Services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
Abingdon Episcopal
Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold Sunday services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. At 9:30, Sunday school continues Episco 101 in preparation for the Bishop’s visit. The foundations of the Anglican tradition will be discussed.
Lector and Lay Eucharistic Minister training will be held at 11:15 a.m. Saturday in the main church building.
Antioch Baptist
The Rev. Julia Forrest will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday in-person service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will also be on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869.
Zoom Bible study/prayer will be at 6:30 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 after Epiphany service at 10 a.m. Sunday. This will be an “agape” worship service and meal which will be held in the fellowship hall. The annual congregational meeting will be held after the service as well as Sunday school for all ages. 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 have worship at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Faith Builders Bible study will meet at 9:20 a.m. and the adult Sunday school class at 9:30. Children ages Pre-K to fifth grade will have Children’s Church at 10:30. The Well Contemporary Worship service will gather at 11:30. The Youth Group meets at 5 p.m., with dinner provided.
The Loaves and Britches Food and Diaper Ministry will be held from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday.
Bethany United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Paul Song of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, at 8:30 a.m. (informal worship) and at 11 a.m. (traditional worship) will be “You are Loved Passionately.” Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45. Nursery for infants to 3-year-olds is available beginning at 9:40.
Bethel Baptist
Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, will return to its worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. James L. Harris will preach. 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 return to in-person beginning at 9:30; it will also be virtual.
Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday which will be held virtually. Mr. Harris and friends will visit the residents of the Riverside Convalescent Center in Saluda at 10:30 a.m. next Thursday, Feb. 6. They will sing to the residents and he will share a special message.
Bethel Church of Mathews
Terry Johnson will be the speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo. New members will be taken into the church and a luncheon will follow. Main dish, dessert and beverages will be provided; everyone is to bring a favorite side dish.
The Ladies’ Ministry and Missions will meet at the home of Kathryn Diggs on Wednesday with Nancy Rowe leading the program.
On Feb. 9, the ladies’ missionary group will deliver soup with love to shut-ins after the worship service.
Beulah Church of New Point
The sermon title of Pastor Dede Parrish of Beulah Church of New Point, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “No Boundaries.”
Bible study will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Central United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Rebecca Rumburg, pastor of Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, at 9:15 a.m. Sunday will be “What is Love?” Sunday school follows at 10:15.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Dr. Gregory Woodard at 10 a.m. Sunday in Church of the Living Word, Hayes, will be “We Are Coming Out.”
“First Fruit Consecration” will be the Wednesday Bible study topic at 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, at the 10 a.m. Sunday service will be “Made In His Image.” Church school is at 9 o’clock.
Wednesday Bible study will be at 1 p.m.
First Morning Star Baptist
First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, will host a Book Signing and Meet and Greet from noon-2 p.m. Saturday for the Rev. Haywood Barnes Jr., the author of the book, “365 Daily Devotions.” The Rev. Mr. Barnes is an associate pastor of Calvary Chapel, Newport News, and a former Senior Pastor of First Morning Star.
The sermon title of Pastor Larry J. Arrington at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Survive and Thrive.” The in-person service will be 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 “Jesus on Divorce.”
Gloucester Union Relief Association of Missionary Baptist
The Youth Department of Gloucester Union Relief Association of Missionary Baptist has rescheduled its Dr. Martin Luthur King Jr. breakfast. It will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester. The Rev. John Wright, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda, will be the speaker. Joelle Forrest of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, will be the worship leader. Tickets are $20. Call Brenda Davis, the GURA Youth Advisor, 804-693-2178.
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 Personal Letter from Jesus.” Special music will be by Tyrone Hudgins.
The Men’s Bible Study Group meets Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the church, and the Ladies Bible Study meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. On Sunday mornings at 8:30, there is Bible study class for all ages.
Kingston Episcopal
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple Sunday with Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road and Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 a.m. at Kingston Chapel on Main Street.
Wednesday noon Holy Eucharist/Healing takes place at the parish house.
Sunday and special 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
“Who is My Neighbor?” will be the sermon title at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services in Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins.
Mathews Chapel United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Angie Hoen of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Hometown Boy.”
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 “Are You Filled with the Holy Spirit?” There will be weekly recitations commemorating Black History. Join in-person, Facebook Live, or conference call. The Deacons and Trustees will meet after the service in the N.T. Jones Fellowship Hall. Sunday school will be held from 9:30-10:30, in-person or conference call. At 9:45, there will be a New Disciples Class.
On Saturday, there will be a weekly prayer conference call at 8:45 a.m. Dial-in, 605-313-4440 and enter access code: 6913538#. Choir rehearsal will be at noon in the sanctuary.
Mount Zion United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Gloucester, at 9 a.m. Sunday will be “Sharing God.”
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Good and Angry?” The nursery, for infants and toddlers, will be available. Various Sunday school classes meet at 9 o’clock.
The Prayer Ministry meets at 11 a.m. Thursdays. More info can be found on the church website, newingtonbc.org.
A men’s fellowship breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Wednesday activities include: clothes closet at 10 a.m., choir at 5:45 p.m., Deeper Kids ministry, Deeper Adults Bible study and COR 3 youth at 6:30.
A Valentine’s Couples’ Dinner and game will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Donations will be accepted for youth camp. Call the church office for more information.
Olive Branch Global Methodist
The Rev. Randall Cupp, pastor of Olive Branch Global Methodist Church, Harcum, will preach at the 9:30 service. Bible study will follow at 10:30. Pick up an order form for Super Bowl Super Subs. Orders need to be in by Sunday with pick-up on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9.
A men’s breakfast will be held on Feb. 16.
Saint Paul Comfort
The sermon title of Pastor Dede Parrish of Saint Paul Comfort Church, Susan, at 9:45 a.m. Sunday will be “No Boundaries.”
Bible study will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Salem Community
Scott Pollard will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Salem Community Church, Gloucester. Adult Bible study will precede the service at 10.
Game Night will be held at 6:30 tonight.
Bring your lunch and watch a sermon by Billy Graham at 11:30 p.m. Feb. 6.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Douglas Riley of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. Sunday in-person service will be “The Power of Prayer.” Join in-person, on Zoom or call the conference line at 518-418-1016.
Singleton United Methodist
The sermon title of Rev. Calvin Griffin of Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Sharing God.” Sunday morning services are also available on YouTube. For Zoom login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Monday Bible study will discuss “Courage” at 9:30 a.m. The Wednesday Bible study will discuss “The Message of Jesus” 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 “How to be a Man of God.”
The Kingdom Church Ministries International
The Kingdom Church Ministries International will have in-person service at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Cobbs Creek Art Center. Pastor Carolyn Henderson will preach.
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 “The Tower of Babel.” Church youth will lead devotions. The service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Union Baptist
Pastor Jared Berry of Union Baptist Church, Achilles, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of The Rappahannock
Kelly Maitland and Charlene Talcott will facilitate “SMS: Knock Knock, Anyone Home?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Lytle Buckingham at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday communion service in Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, will be “Focus on Christ.” The Sunday school, “Exodus,” will precede the service, at 9:45.
The church is collecting soups for Hands Across Mathews in recognition of Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9.
Westville Christian
The Rev. Bill Spangler-Dunning, Regional Minister of the Christian Church in Virginia, will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Westville Christian Church, Mathews. He will also install the new officers for the year.
Zion Baptist
The Rev. Vernon L. Woodard of Newport News, will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Zion Baptist Church, Cardinal. Sunday school will precede the service at 9:45.
On the first Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 6-7 p.m., Bay School Arts will teach all ages in the “Open Arts in the Neighborhood” program in which paint, clay, pastels, and a variety of other media will be utilized. Join us for a fun, creative, exploration of art through time; the community is welcome, a release said. Bible study will begin afterwards, between 7-7:15. On the second and fifth Wednesdays, Bible study will begin at 7 p.m.
Zion Hill Baptist
Pastor Eugene Comithier II of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The Senior Choir will sing. In-person Sunday school will be held at 9:45 a.m.
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.
Zion Poplars Baptist The Rev. Kevin Smith of Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service in Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester. The Senior Choir will sing.