4H Camp scholarship (6/5/2024) - The Central United Methodist Church Mission and Evangelism Committee donated a full scholarship for a Mathews child to attend the upcoming week-long 4-H Camp in June. Virginia Extension Agent and… …Jehovah’s Witnesses hold ‘Declare the Good News!’ convention series (6/5/2024) - A series of three-day conventions are being held over the course of 14 weekends at the Richmond Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 5607 Midlothian Turnpike. The Jehovah’s Witnesses 2024 “Declare… …
Member honored (6/5/2024) - Deacon Brenda Peterson of Antioch Baptist Church, Susan, left, honored member William Smith on Sunday, May 26, citing his faithfulness, loyalty, personality, doorkeeper skills, and baptism at age 12. In… …Services announced by local churches (5/29/2024) - Services announced by local churches Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Antioch Baptist The Rev. Sean Cummings of Friendship Baptist Church, Newport News, will preach… …
Remembering ‘Pastor Mike’ (5/29/2024) - Bethel Baptist Church in Sassafras held a memorial tribute to the late Michael Wayne “Pastor Mike” Jackson on Saturday, installing and dedicating a pastor recognition marker to honor his years… …
Mother’s Day (5/29/2024) - Antioch Baptist Church, Susan, honored the oldest and youngest mother in the church on Mother’s Day (May 12), who turned out to be mother and daughter, Ruth Hudgins and Tammy… …
Confirmation (5/29/2024) - On Pentecost Sunday, May 19, Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) was celebrated at Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester. Jade Hawkins and Chase Ambrose were confirmed during the worship service. Pictured, from left,… …
New pastor (5/29/2024) - The Rev. Lytle Buckingham is the new pastor at Westville Baptist Church, Mathews. He is shown singing with his son, Jimmy Buckingham. There was a welcoming celebration on May 19. …
Walk-a-thon Saturday (5/29/2024) - The public is invited this Saturday, June 1, for a special walk-a-thon in memory of Claire Elizabeth Hudgins and Waylon Buel Lester, beginning at Beulah Baptist Church, Ware Neck. Registration… …Church summer camps and activities 2024 (5/29/2024) - Thursday, June 13 ARTS AT ABINGDON: Arts at Abingdon will feature Otis Murphy on saxophone with Haruko Murphy on piano on Thursday, June 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Abingdon Episcopal… …
Services announced by local churches (5/22/2024) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Abingdon Episcopal A seven-week series on “Doubts” continues at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday School meeting on Sunday at Abingdon… …
Child dedication service (5/22/2024) - Mathews Baptist Church in Hudgins held a child dedication service on Mother’s Day, May 12. From left are Christian and Mallory Reed with their son Walker Micheal; Tenny and Curtis… …
Joint service (5/22/2024) - The Jubilee Churches of Gloucester, a coalition of 17 congregations in Gloucester, held a joint Holy Eucharist service on May 9 at Ware Episcopal Church in observance of the Feast… …Services announced by local churches (5/15/2024) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Antioch Baptist The Rev. John Jones of Hartswell Baptist Church, Ottoman, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service… …
Market returns to Ware (5/15/2024) - The Gloucester Bee greets visitors to the Gloucester Farmers’ Market, the first of 2024, held Saturday at Ware Episcopal Church. The Rev. Scott Parnell, rector, said more than 1,000 customers… …Point Baptist to host Craft-A-Palooza on June 1 (5/15/2024) - The Virginia Peninsula Area Team for Operation Christmas Child invites the public to Craft-A-Palooza 2024, which will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at Gloucester Point Baptist… …
Bethany Bazaar sells upcycled items to support nonprofits (5/15/2024) - “We try to repurpose as much as we can.” Fueled by coffee and cookies, a dedicated group of volunteers at Bethany United Methodist Church, Hayes, meets every Thursday morning to… …Services announced by local churches (5/8/2024) - 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. Sunday School continues… …
Bethel to hold memorial tribute for ‘Pastor Mike’ (5/8/2024) - Bethel Baptist Church, Sassafras, will conduct a memorial tribute to the Rev. Michael Wayne Jackson, who served as its pastor for nine years and died in 2017. The tribute will… …Services announced by local churches (5/1/2024) - 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. Sunday school at… …
Gwynn’s Island Baptist hosts choir concert (5/1/2024) - A group of almost 200 Baptists whose churches are affiliated with the Mid-Tidewater Baptist Association gathered Sunday afternoon at Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church for a musical concert. The choir included… …Ware Church to hold joint service May 9 (5/1/2024) - Congregations across Gloucester County will be taking part in a 6 p.m. worship service next Thursday, May 9, at Ware Episcopal Church as part of a series of ecumenical joint… …
Wren Masters return to Historic Christ Church (4/24/2024) - The Wren Masters, a baroque quartet from Williamsburg, return to Historic Christ Church in Weems Saturday for a 4 p.m. concert, “Baroque with a French Twist.” Spanning the entire baroque… …Services announced by local churches (4/24/2024) - 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. with the sermon… …
Helping the Homeless (4/17/2024) - Pastor Wendy Roundy spoke to the Mathews County Woman’s Club members on Monday, April 8, about her ministry to help homeless people in this area. For more information on her… …