Services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
Abingdon Episcopal
Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will commemorate All Saints Day at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. At 9:30 the church continues the series on the “After Party,” exploring how Christians can be agents of transformation on the political process, a release said. There will be a birthday celebration at 4 p.m.
Antioch Baptist
The Rev. Sean B. Cummings of Friendship Baptist Church, Newport News, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. Antioch is celebrating its 155th anniversary. The church choir will sing and dinner will follow the service. Zoom Bible study/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 hold an All Saints’ worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school for all ages will be held after the service. There will also be a coffee fellowship after the service.
Bellamy United Methodist
Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will observe All Saints’ Sunday worship at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The Faith Builders Bible Study will meet at 9:20 and adult Sunday school class meets at 9:30. At the 10:30 service, children ages Pre-K to fifth grade will have Children’s Church. The Well Contemporary Worship service will gather at 11:30. The Youth Group will meet 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 the 8:30 (informal) and at 11 a.m. (traditional) Sunday communion services will be “To All who are Called to be Saints.” Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45. Nursery for infants to 3-year-olds is available beginning at 9:40.
Bethel Baptist
The Rev. James L. Harris will preach at noon Sunday in Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester. 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 start at 10 a.m. virtually. The virtual Wednesday Bible study will be held at 7 p.m.
Bethel Church of Mathews
The Rev. John Thorne will be the guest speaker at the 9:50 a.m. service Sunday in Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo. A love offering will be taken for the hurricane victims and sent to Samaritan’s Purse. Sunday school will precede the service at 9. A Harvest Dinner will follow worship; turkey and all the fixings will be provided. Everyone can bring a side dish.
Beulah Church of New Point
Pastor Dede Parrish of Beulah Church of New Point, will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday.
A Bible study, “The Chosen,” will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Central United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Rebecca Rumburg of Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, at 9:15 a.m. Sunday will be “Love God and Love Your Neighbor.” Sunday school follows worship at 10:15.
Church of Abraham
Sister Lisa Jones will be licensed and ordained at the Church of Abraham, Gloucester, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
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 “We Got Receipts, Part 2.”
“L.I.F.E.” will be the 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study topic.
First Baptist, Mathews
First Baptist Church, Mathews, will hold an ordination and pastoral installation service for Minister Isaiah J. Smith on Saturday and Sunday. The ordination service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Community Baptist Church, Newport News, and the installation service will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester.
First Baptist, Ordinary
The sermon title of Pastor Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Hold On.” Church school begins at 9 o’clock.
Wednesday Bible study will be at 1 p.m.
First Morning Star Baptist
Pastor Larry J. Arrington of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, will observe his “14th Anniversary Celebration of Pastor and People” during two worship services on Sunday. Former pastor, the Rev. Haywood Barnes Jr. of Newport News, will deliver the message at the 11 a.m. worship service. The combined choir, under the direction of Leander Myers, will sing.
The Rev. I. Charles Williams, pastor of Mercy Seat Baptist Church, Hampton, will deliver the message at the 2:30 p.m. service. He will be accompanied by his congregation. Both in-person worship services will be broadcasted on 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 “Parable Power.”
Groves Memorial Presbyterian
The sermon title of the Rev. Michael Condrey of Groves Memorial Presbyterian, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Two Equals One.” Session meets at 9 o’clock.
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ed Jordan, pastor of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church, at 10 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary will be “Four Outcomes of Fiery Ordeals.” Special music will be by Hunter Owens and Lori Oliver.
Kingston Episcopal Parish
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will hold its annual Fall Fair at the parish house on Main Street from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
The church will observe All Saints’ Sunday with one service, Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Church on Route 14 in Foster.
The Monday 1 p.m. and Tuesday 7 p.m. adult classes, “The Poetics of Faith,” continue.
A Healing Service and Holy Eucharist will be held at noon Wednesday at the Meditation Chapel in the parish house.
Mathews Baptist
Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, will hold its annual “Trunk or Treat” event from 5:30-7 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 31, rain or shine.
Morning Glory Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Donna Freeman, pastor of Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. service Sunday will be “What is Under Your Rug?” Music will be provided by Rodney Q. Cooke and the Senior Choir. Join in-person, by Facebook Live, or conference call, dial-in, 605-313.4440 access: 6913538#. Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., in-person or conference call.
On Saturday, there will be a weekly prayer conference call at 8:45 a.m., and a Senior Choir rehearsal in the sanctuary at noon.
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 “Marching to Zion.”
New Point Friends
The sermon title of Pastor Thomas Bunting of New Point Friends Church at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “What is your Purpose?”
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Why Should We Be Thankful?”
Various Sunday school classes meet at 9 o’clock.
Wednesday activities include: 5:45 p.m., choir; 6:30 p.m., Deeper Kids, and COR3 Youth.
For information on donating to Flood Buckets for disaster response for the Mid-Tidewater Baptist Association, go to Flood Bucket Information / Impact Missions (https://impactmissionsmovement.org/flood-bucket-information).
Olive Branch Global Methodist
The Rev. Randall Cupp, pastor of Olive Branch Global Methodist Church, Harcum, will preach at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service. Bible study will follow at 10:30.
A craft show will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
“All Are Welcome” Men’s Breakfast” will be held on Nov. 17.
Saint Paul Baptist
Saint Paul Baptist Church, Gloucester, will hold a Celebration of Life memorial service for Rosemary Creasey at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Saint Paul Comfort
Pastor Dede Parrish of Saint Paul Comfort Church, Susan, will preach at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.
A Bible study, “The Chosen,” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Salem Community
Pastor Scott Pollard of Salem Community Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service. The Craft Store will be open after the service with clearance items available.
The Crafting Crew will meet anytime between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Severn
The sermon title of Pastor Ray “Bud” Goude at 11 a.m. Sunday in Severn Church, Naxera, will be “Talking with Jesus: On the Road to Jerusalem.”
The service will also be available on YouTube and Facebook.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Douglas Riley of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “It’s Not Too Late.”
The church will sponsor a Health Fair from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Presenters will be Dr. Harold Jones and Red Cross organizer Mary Coleman.
There will be light refreshments, flu shots and door prizes.
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 “Marching to Zion.”
Monday morning Bible study at 9:30 will discuss a book for Advent, “Season’s Greetings.” Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 o’clock will discuss the book, “Christian Denominations.”
Spring Hill Baptist
Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, will observe “Memorial Sunday” at 11 a.m. Those who have passed away over the past year will be remembered. The sermon title of Pastor Ross Davis will be “Jesus—The Resurrection and the Life.”
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 Times in Which We Live.” Church youth will lead devotions.
The Kingdom Church Ministries International
The Kingdom Church Ministries International, Cobbs Creek, will have in-person worship at 10 a.m. Sunday in Cobbs Creek Art Center. Pastor Carolyn Henderson will speak.
Union Zion Baptist
The Rev. Willie Dickerson, pastor of Union Zion Baptist Church, Ware Neck, will preach at the 11 a.m. service. The Senior Choir, under the direction of Mary Gordon, will sing. A fellowship dinner will be served from 1-2 p.m.
The church will celebrate its 157th church anniversary at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Todd Davidson and his First Baptist Church family of Hampton, will be guests. Worship leader will be Deacon Henry Matthews of Saint Paul Baptist Church, Gloucester.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of The Rappahannock
The Trustee Team of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone, will present “UUFR, Combating Poverty and Securing Our Future” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
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 “Faith and Others.” Sunday school, “Acts,” will begin at 9:45.
Wednesday Bible study, “I Peter,” and prayer will begin at 3 p.m.
The church continues to collect non-perishables for Hands Across Mathews and toiletries and paper products for Mathews Social Services.
Zion Baptist
The Rev. Vernon Lee Woodard of Newport News, will be the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. Sunday service in Zion Baptist Church, Cardinal.
The Bay School will teach all ages in the “Open Arts in the Neighborhood” program from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday. Paint, clay, pastels, and a variety of other media will be utilized. Bible study will be between 7-7:15.
Regular Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. on the second and fifth Wednesdays.
Zion Hill Baptist
Pastor Eugene Comithier II of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday in-person service. The Senior Choir will sing. Sunday school will be at 9:45.
Bible study will be held by conference call at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; call 978-990-5000 with access code 667986 to take part.
Zion Poplars Baptist
Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester, will hold its communion service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Vincent Haley, associate minister, will render the message. The Senior Choir will sing.