Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda, will celebrate annual Women’s Day at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 21. Minister Glendora Lane, of Gleaning Baptist Church, Gloucester, will deliver The Preached Word. Minister Barbara Foster, Gloucester, will serve as worship leader. All women are asked to wear pastel colors and a hat, if they so desire. Music is under the direction of Brother Leon Harris and masks are optional.
Info: 804-758-4550.
Lower United Methodist Church (LUMC) at 120 Lower Church Road, Hartfield, invites everyone to join them for worship this Sunday, May 14, when Pastor Yosub’s sermon will use the theme, “Always Be Ready.” Sunday worship is set for 10:30 a.m.
LUMC’s “Painting With Words” women’s Bible study group will meet Tuesday, May 16, at 11 a.m. in LUMC’s fellowship hall. All are welcome to join them 5-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday for a time of group prayer.
Info: 804-776-6250 www.Lowerumc.org
The Women of Make-A-Way and Deliverance Full Gospel Baptist Church located at 100 Flats Road in Urbanna and the members of Women of Worth (WOW) will host their special annual Women’s Weekend event Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21.
On Saturday at 11 a.m. is the Women’s Tea. Ladies, you are invited to come to the tea wearing your pretty Sunday dress with your best hat, scarf and gloves. Once there, you can enjoy a variety of tea flavors, along with finger sandwiches, chicken and a variety of “veggies” and desserts. The guest speaker will be Prophet Michelle Webster.
On Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., the Women’s Weekend event continues. At 3 p.m. WOW will act out a skit portraying women in the Bible.
All are invited to attend.
Info: truestar89@earthlink.net.
During the week starting Monday, June 19, Christ Church Parish in Saluda is offering a free fine arts camp. The camp is for rising fifth grade through rising eighth grade students. The week will involve many exciting activities focusing on art, music, and theater. Each camper will receive a special T-shirt and other items.
It will be a fun and educational week for everyone. The camp is offered completely free of charge. Parents only need to provide transportation. Please come and join them. If you are interested, please send an email at the email address listed below and a registration form will be sent. The form is due by May 15.
The camp schedule is as follows:
- Monday-Friday, June 19-23 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (breakfast and lunch provided each day).
- Saturday, June 24 – 9-11 a.m. (breakfast and camp showcase).
- Sunday, June 25 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. (warm-up and church service). 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (awards ceremony and picnic lunch for campers, their guests and church parishioners).
Info: Rev. Deacon Peg Moncure 804-869-3867 email peggy_moncure@live.com
Old Church Methodist Church’s antique car show is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the church, which is located at 25614 The Trail (U.S. Route 14) in Mattaponi. The entry fee is a monetary donation to the church’s building fund. There will be trophies and prizes, as well as food, homemade ice cream and oldies music.
For information, call 804-785-7731.
Located in Topping, Catholic Church of the Visitation’s prayer shawl ministry needs new knitters and crocheters! This ministry makes prayer shawls to demonstrate the physical support of the parish for those experiencing illness, grief or other difficulties, and for celebrating new life.
Info: Lynne Richardson 571-239-0980
Catholic Church of the Visitation recycles cans, with profits going to church ministries. Bring your aluminum cans to the bin outside by the yard sale building.
The church is at 8462 General Puller Highway in Topping.
Info: 804-758-5160
Zoar Baptist Church (ZBC) in Deltaville Bible study classes are studying John from the New Testament on Sundays. Members invite you to try a class any Sunday at Zoar from 9 to 10 a.m. Zoar encourages participation in its Sunday morning studies at 9 a.m. and their weekly Women’s Study on Mondays at 11 a.m. and their weekly Men’s Study on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
Info: Office 804-746-9502
Members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock church will offer special drum circles 3-5 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month at Kilmarnock Town Centre Park. All are welcome — be sure to bring your percussion instruments. Drums will be provided to share.
Info: Belinda 804-577-7974.
