Services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
Abingdon Episcopal
Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Meals on Wheels ministry will be held on Monday.
Antioch Baptist
The Rev. Sean Cummings of Friendship Baptist Church, Newport News, will preach at the 11 a.m. in-person service Sunday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will also be on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869.
Zoom prayer meeting 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 celebrate the fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost worship service at 10 a.m. A coffee fellowship will be held after the service
Bellamy United Methodist
Pastor Ed Walker of Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will begin a sermon series on the book of James at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. The morning Bible study meets at 9:20.
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 the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services will be “Labor Day Reflection.”
Bethel Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Dr. Katrina Brown at noon Sunday in Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, will be “Doing Our Part.”
The Rev. James Harris and Friends will visit Riverside Convalescent Center in Saluda from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5.
Bethel Church of Mathews
The sermon title of the Rev. Garry Livermon at the 9:50 a.m. Sunday service in Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo, will be “Jesus is our Peace.” Sunday school will follow at 11.
Nicole Foster will lead a video Bible study, “The Forge” by Stephen and Alex Kendrick, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. A study book is $18.
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 “I am the Light of the World.”
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 “Authentic Religion.” Sunday school follows at 10:15.
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 “God Cares.”
“H.O.P.E.” will be the 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study topic.
Emmaus Baptist
Emmaus Baptist Church, North, continues its revival services at 7:30 p.m. through Friday. Pastor Robert Allen Diggs of Petersburg is the speaker.
First Baptist, Ordinary
The sermon title of Pastor Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, at the 10 a.m. Sunday service will be “Doing What Has to be Done: Benaiah.” Church school begins at 9 o’clock.
First Morning Star Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Larry J. Arrington of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Sound the Alarm.”
The service will be in-person, broadcast by teleconference 804-256-2475, and on the church’s Facebook page.
Gloucester Point Baptist
Pastor Dillon Evans of Gloucester Point Baptist Church will begin a new series, “Mark,” at 11 a.m. Sunday. His sermon title will be “Behold.”
Services are available for Live Streaming on its website GPBC.church, click “Watch Live.”
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
The sermon title of Pastor Jesse Hill of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Clothed with the New Self.”
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church will hold its drive-in worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday around the gazebo of Gwynn’s Island Civic League. Parking begins at 9:15. Dr. Ed Jordan, pastor, will begin a series of sermons about “how to pass through times of suffering or difficulty.” His sermon title will be “Highways or Low-ways?” Special music will be by Hunter Owens and by Tyrone Hudgins.
Immanuel Baptist
Dr. Jerry Bristow, associate minister at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 10 a.m. Sunday service in Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda. Music will be under the direction of Leon Harris. Sunday school starts at 9 o’clock.
Kingston Episcopal Parish
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe 15 Pentecost with Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m. Sunday at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road. Holy Eucharist Rite II will be held at 10:30 at Kingston Chapel on Main Street.
Tuesday confirmation classes begin at 3:15 and 5:30 p.m. in preparation for the visit of the Rt. Rev. David Jones on Sept. 22. Wednesday noon Eucharist/Healing service takes place at the parish house.
Mathews Baptist
The Youth Group of Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, will host an “OVERTIME!” event on Friday. This is a free community event for youth in grades 8-12 and will be held at the church following the Mathews High School home varsity football game and will end at 11 p.m. Call the church office, 804-725-3707, for more information.
The sermon title at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services will be “Joy in Your Job.”
Mathews Chapel United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Angie Hoen, pastor of Mathews Chapel United Methodist, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Just Do It.”
Morning Glory Baptist
The Rev. Donna M. Freeman, pastor-elect of Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday in-person service. The Senior Choir will sing. Sunday school will be held at 9:30 via conference call. Trustee and Deacons meeting will follow the service in the fellowship hall. You can also join by Facebook Live or conference call, 605-313-4440, access 6913538#.
Weekly prayer call will be held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday via conference call.
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 “My Beloved is Calling.”
New Point Friends
The sermon title of Pastor Thomas Bunting of New Point Friends Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Labor in Life.”
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Jesus’s Authority.” The service meets in-person and is also livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube. The nursery, for infants and toddlers, will be available. Various Sunday school classes meet at 9 o’clock.
Wednesday night Family Fall Kickoff began at 6:30 with information about Wednesday night ministries for adults and kids, games, and snacks.
Olive Branch Global Methodist
Olive Branch Global Methodist Church, Gloucester, will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday for worship. Bible study will follow at 10:30.
“All Are Welcome Men’s Breakfast” will be held at on Sept. 15.
Salem Community
Salem Community Church, Gloucester, will hold game night at 6 o’clock tonight. Everyone is asked to bring a dish and a friend.
Pastor Scott Pollard will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The Craft Store will be open after the service. There will be clearance items with 10, 20, and even 50% off.
The Crafting Crew will meet between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday.
Saint Paul Comfort
The sermon title of Pastor Dede Parrish of Saint Paul Comfort, Susan, at 9:45 a.m. Sunday will be “I am the Light of the World.”
Severn
The sermon title of Pastor Ray “Bud” Goude at 11 a.m. Sunday in Severn Church, Naxera, will be “It’s Where You Left It.” The service will also be available on YouTube and Facebook.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The Rev. Wilbert Early Jr. will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester. You may also join by Zoom by going to the website or by conference call at 518-418-1016.
Singleton United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, at 11 a.m. will be “My Beloved is Calling.” For Zoom login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Monday morning Bible study will discuss “Relying on the Holy Spirit.” Wednesday night Bible study at 7 o’clock will discuss the book, “Christian Denominations.” Bible studies are also held on the Zoom platform.
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ross Davis of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Are We a Caring Church?”
The 150th anniversary Homecoming will be held on Sept. 22.
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 “Church Covenant: The Obligations of Covenant Partners, Part IV.” Praise and worship will begin at 10:45. Church youth will lead devotions. The church will celebrate its homecoming at 3 p.m. The Rev. Keith Parham will be the guest preacher and the Gloucester-Mathews Men’s Chorus will sing. Dinner will be served at 1:30. Both services will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
The Kingdom Church Ministries International
Apostle Alroy Henderson of the Kingdom Church Ministries International, Cobbs Creek, will preach at the 10 a.m. Sunday in-person worship service in Cobbs Creek Art Center.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of The Rappahannock
Celane Roden will speak on “Authenticity, Heart and Hustle: A Soul Matters Discussion on DIY/Organic Community Building” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
The Rev. Lytle Buckingham will preach at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday communion service in Westville Baptist Church, Mathews. Sunday school, “Acts,” will precede the service at 9:45.
Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study, “Daniel 7” will begin at 3 p.m.
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 begin at 9:45.
The Women’s Ministry will have a “Women Empowered to Grow in Christ Retreat and Conference” from Friday, Sept.13-Sunday, Sept. 15 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Williamsburg. The conference will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m. The cost for tickets, which include lunch, is $30 (ages 13 and over) and $15 (ages 12 and under). The conference speakers will be First Lady Michelle Burrell of Gleaning Baptist Church, Gloucester; Founder Katrina Jackson of The Vanity Effect, LLC, Petersburg, and the Rev. Dr. Janel Pleasant of Antioch Baptist Church, Culpeper. Tickets can still be purchased for the conference until Friday by contacting Jessica Minor at 804-699-0078. All purchases are non-refundable. No tickets will be sold at door.
Zion Poplars Baptist
Pastor Ronald W. Gayle Sr. of Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service. The Senior Choir will sing. The Rev. Vincent Haley, associate minster, will teach the Adult Class in the 10 o’clock Church school.