Antioch Baptist, Susan
The Rev. Julia Forrest will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will also be on Facebook Live at weareantioch1869.
Zoom Bible study and prayer will begin 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 sixth Sunday after Pentecost worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. A special offering for ELCA World Hunger will be received during the service. A coffee fellowship will be held after 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 worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 Sunday. The Adult Sunday School class will meet at 9:30. Children’s Church will be held at 10:30.
Bethany United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor John Choi of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, at the 8:30 a.m. informal Sunday service and 11 o’clock traditional service will be “A Truly Unique Spirituality.” Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 and nursery will be available for infants to 3 years olds.
Bethel Baptist
The Rev. James Harris and Friends will visit the residents of Walter Reed Convalescent Center at 11 a.m. Friday. They will sing and he will share a message with the residents.
Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate its 158th anniversary on Sunday. The sermon title of the Rev. Dr. Katrina Brown at the 11 a.m. service will be “Understanding the Assignment.” A boxed lunch will be served after the service. The Rev. Vincent Pryor of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church will be the guest speaker at the 3 p.m. anniversary service. He will be accompanied by his church family.
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#. Sunday school will return to in-person beginning at 9:15 a.m. It will also be virtual.
Bethel Church of Mathews
Kenneth Whitehead will be the speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Bethel Church of Mathews, in Onemo. Richard Callis will provide special music.
“The Stutts Creek Gospel Boys” will play bluegrass/country music at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26. There will be an ice cream social in the fellowship hall afterwards.
Beulah Church of New Point
Pastor Dede Parrish of Beulah Church of New Point will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.
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 “The One Thing Needful.” Sunday school at 10:15 follows worship.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Dr. Gregory Woodard of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Transition Continues.”
A “Fellowship Service” will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Clifton Collin of the Edge Worship Center, West Point, will speak and will be accompanied by his congregation, choir and ushers.
“All in Series” 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 “Giving Up is not an Option.” Church school begins at 9.
First Morning Star Baptist
“Locating the Real Treasure” will be the sermon title of Pastor Larry J. Arrington of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, at the 11 a.m. communion Sunday service. The service will be broadcast 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 “Rooted in Christ, Not Counterfeits.”
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church will hold its outdoor drive-in worship on the grounds of the Gwynn’s Island Civic League property, across from the church, at 10 a.m. Sunday; parking begins at 9 o’clock. The sermon title of Pastor Ed Jordan will be “Multi-dimensional Growth–Three More Growth Directions.”
Ladies’ Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays and Men’s Bible Study meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays.
Kingston Episcopal
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe sixth Sunday in Pentecost with Holy Eucharist Rite I at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road.
Wednesday noon Holy Eucharist/Healing will take place there, also, as will the Vestry meeting at 5:30 p.m.
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.
Locust Grove Global Methodist
Locust Grove Global Methodist Church, Dutton, will hold Vacation Bible School, “On the Case,” from 6-7:45 p.m. Aug. 4-8. Dinner will be included.
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 “Stop and Listen.” Graduation Sunday will also be observed. There will be an ice cream social after the service.
Morning Glory Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Donna Freeman of Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service will be “The Truth Shall Make You Free.” Sunday school and New Disciples Class start at 9:45.
On Saturday, there will be a Weekly Prayer Call at 8:45 a.m. Dial-in 605-313-4440 and enter access 6913598#. There will be a third-quarter business meeting in the sanctuary from 10 a.m.-noon. Choir rehearsal directed by Bessie Cauthorne will be held 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 “Worshipping.”
Olive Branch Global Methodist
Olive Branch Global Methodist Church, Gloucester, will have an “All Are Welcome” men’s breakfast at 8 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Randall Cupp will preach at 9:30.
Redeeming Grace Baptist
Redeeming Grace Baptist Church, 10874 Indian Road, Gloucester, continues its Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. through Friday.
Saint Paul Baptist
Saint Paul Baptist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate the 28th anniversary of Pastor Bradley A. Holmes at 3 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be Pastor John Wright of Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda. He will be accompanied by his church family.
Saint Paul Comfort
Pastor Dede Parrish of Saint Paul Comfort Church, Susan, will preach at the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service.
Family fun night will be held from 6:30-8 o’clock Friday.
Salem Community
Salem Community Church, Gloucester, will have the USDA Food Pantry available from 9-11 a.m. Saturday.
Worship will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Movie Night will be on July 25.
Severn
The sermon title of Pastor Ray “Bud” Goude of Severn Church, Naxera, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “The Invitation to Commitment.” Sunday school classes begin at 10 o’clock. The worship service will also be available on YouTube and Facebook.
Neal and Shirley Hogge lead a Tuesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. and Pastor Goude leads a Wednesday Bible study at 10 a.m. Both held in the church fellowship hall and open to all, a release said.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Douglas Riley of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “The Best is Yet to Come.”
An Anthem Lemonade stand will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Food Lion, 7465 Hargett Boulevard, Gloucester.
Revival services will be held at Wednesday, July 23-Friday, July 25. Speakers will be Wednesday, the Rev. Kevin Smith; Thursday, Pastor Donna Freeman, and Friday, Dr. John Wright.
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 “Worshipping.” For Zoom login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Monday morning Bible study at 9:30 will discuss the book, “Daniel Prayer.”
Wednesday night Bible study at 7 o’clock will watch and discuss a video on the scripture Matthew 6:9-13, The Lord’s Prayer.
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ross Davis of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Abraham and the King of Salem.”
Vacation Bible School, “Yee Haw, Celebrating God’s Greatest Gift” for children K-fifth grade, runs from Friday, July 25 from 5:30-8 p.m., Saturday from 9:30-11:30 a.m., and concludes on Sunday, July 27, 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, email springhillmathews@gmail.com or call 804-384-1430.
The Kingdom Church Ministries International
The Kingdom Church Ministries International will not have in-person worship during July at the Cobbs Creek Art Center. The service can be heard at 9 a.m. each Sunday by calling the conference line at 720-843-2885, enter the code 3675398#. Pastor Carolyn Henderson will preach via the conference line.
Union Baptist
Pastor Jared Berry of Union Baptist Church, Hayes, will preach at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service. There will also be a church grill-out.
The Judson Circle will meet at 2 p.m. Monday and a cottage prayer meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the home of Tom and Rita West.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
Marlie Avant will speak on “The Poetry That Touches our Lives: Words of Wisdom, Beauty, Hope and Inspiration” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of Susan Martin at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service in Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, will be “The Way of the Cross Leads Home.” Sunday school, “Psalms,” will precede the service at 9:45.
There will be a business meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Vacation Bible School, “Magnified,” will be held for ages 4-10 from Aug. 1-3.
Non-perishables are being collected for Hands Across Mathews.
Zion Hill Baptist
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, began Vacation Bible School Day Camp on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at the church. It continues through Friday. There will be Bible lessons, outdoor fun, arts, crafts, games, food and classes available for all ages.
Zion Poplars Baptist
The Rev. Ezekial Smith of Zion Prospect Baptist Church, Yorktown, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester. The Senior Choir will sing. The church will celebrate its 159th anniversary at 3 p.m. The Rev. Marcus Jennings and Woodland Baptist Church, Norfolk, will render the service. Deacon Joseph Rice of Rising Valley Baptist Church, James Store, will be worship leader. Dinner-to-go after the service. Emily Sue Jones is chairperson and committee members are Trustee William Lemon and Deaconess Helen Pressey.