Nativity crèche display at Abingdon opens Sunday (12/4/2024) - Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, is set to host a large display of nativity crèches through a collection that depicts the story of Christmas through artistic interpretations from around the… …Advent services begin today at Westville Christian (12/4/2024) - An Advent service hosted at Westville Christian Church on Main Street, Mathews, begins at noon today, Thursday, Dec. 5. The services will continue on the following two Thursdays, Dec. 12… …
Thanksgiving service (12/4/2024) - Jackie Wilton played the harp during the worship service recently at Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek. Thanksgiving donation boxes were ready to be filled and given to needy… …
Joyful Hands (12/4/2024) - The Joyful Hands Women’s Group of Severn Church delivered snacks and treats on behalf of the church to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office in appreciation for its service and dedication… …Services announced by local churches (11/26/2024) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Youth Sunday… …
Ringing the bell (11/26/2024) - Marion Randall (left) and Makari Foster, members from First Baptist Church, Ordinary, are shown ringing the Salvation Army Bell at Walmart. …
Permanent home (11/26/2024) - About a year after a large oak tree in the graveyard of Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, was transformed into a carving of Saint Francis of Assisi, the statue was… …
Honoring Faith Carter (11/26/2024) - Antioch Baptist Church, Susan, surprised member Faith Carter on November 3 with recognition as a faithful member, Sunday School and Bible School student, as well as teacher, choir member, usher,… …
Altar display (11/26/2024) - This Thanksgiving altar display at Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, was created and designed by Martha Soles. Pastor Calvin Griffin, above, shared his thanks for her beautiful work. …Services announced by local churches (11/20/2024) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Abingdon Episcopal Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Youth Sunday School… …
Advent services to be held at Westville Christian (11/20/2024) - A series of three Advent services will be hosted at Westville Christian Church, Mathews, at noon on consecutive Thursdays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19. A release said this series was… …
Collections underway for Operation Christmas Child (11/20/2024) - Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, is providing individuals, families, and groups the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift-filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items to… …
Veterans recognized (11/20/2024) - Beech Grove Baptist Church, in the Coke area of Gloucester, recognized veterans in the congregation at its Nov. 10 service. Among those honored were, from left, Edward Belvin, George Seely,… …
Rectory study (11/20/2024) - A congregational meeting of Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, decided to embark on a two-year study toward the preservation and reuse of its long-vacant rectory, located at Mathews Court House. Senior… …
Thanksgiving meals (11/20/2024) - Several churches in the area will provide Thanksgiving meals to the community on Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day. Kingston Parish hosted the Mathews Community Thanksgiving Dinner last year and plans to… …Church Events (11/20/2024) - Thursday, Nov. 21 ORNAMENTS AND BOOKS: Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church has ornaments and advent books now available. Ornaments are $20 apiece and the books are available at no cost. Saturday,… …
Christmas cantata (11/20/2024) - Severn Church, Gloucester, will hold its Christmas cantata on Sunday, Dec. 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Director Shirley Hogge is shown leading choir members, front row from left, Jennifer Hall,… …
Singleton angels (11/20/2024) - The grounds around Singleton United Methodist Church in Schley are surrounded by angels every Christmas, a growing number of angels are placed in memory and in honor of loved ones.… …Services announced by local churches (11/13/2024) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Antioch Baptist The Rev. Julia Forrest will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan.… …
Clothes Closet donations (11/13/2024) - The community’s donations to the Clothes Closet at Gloucester’s Newington Baptist Church are overflowing. “We appreciate the donation so much and love being able to pass them on to the… …Celtic Service Sunday at Kingston Parish (11/13/2024) - A Celtic Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Kingston Parish Chapel, 370 Main Street, Mathews. The service will feature a discussion of the Celtic monk and priest,… …
Women of Faith (11/13/2024) - The Women of Faith at Singleton United Methodist Church led Sunday’s service at the church in Schley. Shown here are, front row from left, Sharon McGlohn, Martha Soles, Connee Sutton,… …
Northern Neck Distinctive Bazaar gives new life to donated items (11/6/2024) - Audrey Lowery, a retired language arts teacher from Gloucester County Public Schools, held the 27th annual Distinctive Bazaar of the Northern Neck at Irvington United Methodist Church this past Saturday.… …Services announced by local churches (11/6/2024) - Services and other activities in churches this week include the following: Antioch Baptist The Rev. Julia Forrest will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan.… …
Bethlehem UMC members assemble ‘flood buckets’ (11/6/2024) - Members of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Bena, gathered in the church fellowship hall after services on Sunday, Oct. 27, to practice their ministry of care. The congregation worked together to… …