Fifth Sunday luncheon (8/16/2023) - Members of the Singleton United Methodist Church congregation, Ware Neck, gathered on July 30 to enjoy the church’s Fifth Sunday themed luncheon “Subs, Snacks and Sodas.” In the kitchen (bottom… …Churches announce services, other activities (8/9/2023) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: ABINGDON EPISCOPAL Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold Holy Eucharist services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.… …
Homecoming (8/9/2023) - Zion Baptist Church, Cardinal, will hold its Homecoming on Sunday. Minister Desmond Smith of Emmaus Baptist Church, North, will speak at the 10 a.m. service and Pastor Vincent Pryor of… …
Nazarene Church concert (8/9/2023) - Calvary’s Hill Quartet will be in concert at 11 a.m. Sunday in Gwynn’s Island Church of the Nazarene, Hudgins. Members are, from left, Mike Wright, Scott Baker, Scott Simpson and… …Services and other activities announced by local churches (8/2/2023) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: ABINGDON EPISCOPAL Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold Holy Eucharist services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. ANGEL… …
Sisters in the Spirit present HOPE Award to Hazard (8/2/2023) - Sisters in the Spirit Ministries, Inc., has presented its third HOPE Award to Randall Hazard of Gloucester. HOPE is an acronym for Helping Others with Purpose and Empowerment. The award… …
West Mathews Charge welcomes new pastor, St. Matthew Church (8/2/2023) - The West Mathews Charge of the United Methodist Church has welcomed a new pastor and St. Matthew Church to its charge. The Rev. Kristie Askew is a licensed local pastor… …
Sew for Fun (8/2/2023) - Youth from New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester, took part in a Sew for Fun class last week, having fun as they learned basic sewing skills. Here, instructor J.C. Jones… …Services and other activities announced by local churches (7/26/2023) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold one service on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The service is… …
Abingdon scholarship (7/26/2023) - The Abingdon Episcopal Church Robert Pollock Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Collin White. White is a 2023 graduate of Gloucester High School. He plans to begin his studies at… …
Central UMC welcomes new minister (7/26/2023) - Hailing from the mountains of Southwestern Virginia, the Rev. Rebecca Rumburg comes to Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, to begin her 21st year of ministry in the United Methodist Church.… …Services and other activities announced by local churches (7/19/2023) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold a Eucharist service with special attention for the life of… …
‘Jubilee Churches of Gloucester’ forms (7/19/2023) - A coalition of Gloucester churches, also known as the “Jubilee Churches of Gloucester,” gathered last week to formalize a partnership to respond to needs in the community. The new group… …
Scholarship recipient (7/19/2023) - Sarah Taylor, a member of the Mathews High School Class of 2023, was recently recognized by the Church of Francis de Sales as recipient of the Roman Catholic church’s Claude… …Services and other activities announced by local churches (7/12/2023) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold one service on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The service will… …
Bikers’ Blessing Day (7/12/2023) - Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda, will celebrate its annual Bikers’ Blessing Day at 11 a.m. this Sunday at the church located at 317 Town Bridge Road. Sister Amanda L. Holmes Billups… …
New member (7/12/2023) - Cookie Owens, center, recently joined the York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons. She is shown here with the circle’s secretary Della Garrett, at left, and president Vicki… …
Farewell to Fr. Gerry (7/12/2023) - The community of Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church in Mathews bid farewell to its pastor, The Rev. Gerald “Gerry” Kaggwa at a June 25 reception. Father Kaggwa served the… …Anniversary Sunday for Rev. Diggs (7/5/2023) - Tabernacle Baptist Church in Petersburg will celebrate the 27th anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., on Sunday. Diggs is a native of Mathews County and… …
Services and other activities announced by local churches (7/5/2023) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Antioch Baptist The Rev. Sean B. Cummings of Friendship Baptist Church, Newport News, will be the guest speaker at… …
Baptisms (7/5/2023) - Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, held baptisms in the Piankatank River on Sunday. Those taking part included, front row from left: Bentlea Lawrence, Sharon Morgan, Karen Hudgins, Lincoln Johnson, Ellen Parkin,… …
Independence Day service (7/5/2023) - Singleton United Methodist Church, Schley, held its Fourth of July service on Sunday. The Rev. Calvin Griffin had a message for children and a sermon for the adults. Music was… …Organ concert posted on YouTube (7/5/2023) - People who missed the 90-minute organ and choral “Celebration of British Music” performed June 25 in Mathews may now watch the event on YouTube (www.youtube.com/watch?v=dciqdmuukhs). The concert was held at… …
Founders Day (7/5/2023) - First Morning Star Baptist Church Bena, will celebrate Founders Day during a pair of worship services Sunday. The Rev. Haywood Barnes Jr. will speak at the 11 a.m. service and… …
Music recital held at Grace Covenant (7/5/2023) - Students from the Rodgers Voice & Piano Studio had their spring recital last month at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester. The students were also recognized for accomplishments they made earlier… …