Urbanna United Methodist Church (UUMC) invites you to its Christmas Eve Service of Candlelight and Communion set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, in the UUMC sanctuary at 221 Marston Ave. in Urbanna. Its Christmas Day worship on Sunday will include singing many favorite Christmas carols and a special Christmas message from Pastor Bruce Johnson. All are welcome to come and celebrate with us the birth of Jesus Christ.
Info: rbrucejohnson2010@gmail.com
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will have a in-person worship service on Sunday, Dec. 25, at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Eugene Comithier II will preach and the Inspirational Voice will sing. Contact tracing, temperature checks, and face masks are all required.
Sunday school will be offered Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m. via conference call. The dial-in number is 978-990-5000 and the access code is 667896.
There will be no Bible study until Jan. 4, 2023.
Info: mrt8wa@aol.com
Make-A-Way and Deliverance Full Gospel Baptist Church located at 100 Flats Road in Urbanna will present its Watchnight service at 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. “Come on down and praise your way into the new year with us!” a church spokesman said.
Info: truestar89@earthlink.net
Christ Church Parish (Episcopal) in Christchurch invites all to its Christmas services to be offered in the sanctuary.
- On Christmas eve, Saturday, Dec. 24, carol singing is planned for 4:30 p.m. and a
- Christmas eve service will follow at 5 p.m.
- On Christmas day, Sunday, Dec. 25, a 10 a.m. service is planned.
Info: pammcclelland46@gmail.com
Lower United Methodist Church (LUMC) at 120 Lower Church Road, Hartfield, invites everyone to join them in person for worship Christmas Eve at 6 p.m., and again Christmas Day at 10:30 a.m. when they will celebrate the birth of the Lord.
Info: lumc@va.metrocast.net
Check out Hour of Power on Christmas, Zion Branch Baptist Church, 224 Zion Branch Road, Saluda, 9-10 a.m. “Wishing you and your family a very blessed and safe holiday season,” a Zion Branch rep said.
Info: Bishop Dr. Carlton B. Johnson, pastor, 804-513-9234
Hermitage Baptist Church in Church View will have two Christmas worship services — one set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24 (Christmas eve), which will feature a candlelight program, and one set for 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25 (Christmas day), which will feature casual worship.
Info: Pastor Joe McKnight at 757-709-9470
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