Church
Becoming a bishop
The laying on of hands for consecrating a bishop is a continuation in an unbroken line of bishops going back to the first apostles. For example, Timothy was made the first bishop of Ephesus by the laying on of...
Harmony Grove Baptist Church announces Trunk or Treat fun
Does some hot chocolate and homemade cookies sound good? Want to go trick or treating before Halloween weekend? Just want to park the car and get treats from about 20-plus different decorated vehicles?
If so, just plan to dress up...
Church Briefs: October 17, 2024
Harmony Grove Baptist Church’s community health fair is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. It will feature free health screenings, children’s activities, face painting, Hartfield firefighters, a new approach to wellness, On the Flip Side food truck...
To Bishop or Not To Bishop
Everyone calls him “Father Jeff” or just plain “Jeff.” He is The Venerable Jeffrey S. Johnson, the well-loved priest at the All Saints Anglican Church in Saluda, since being instituted as rector in 2014. In June of this year,...
Preaching during a divisive election time
In my last Sentinel column I asked the question: How does one preach during election time? I did so because on the national level there was and still is so much conversation on that topic.
One leading Christian podcaster,...
Quartet to perform at Urbanna Baptist
The Strings And Things quartet will perform on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 5 p.m. at Urbanna Baptist Church at 121 Watling St. in Urbanna.
The theme of the concert is, “Is That a Suite or a Sweet” — The History...
Music is a big part of One Community Under God on Oct. 6
One Community Under God (OCUG) is an annual, county-wide gathering for worship, music and fellowship. This year’s event is set for 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department’s station (the Urbanna firehouse) at 335 Virginia St....
Church Briefs: September 26, 2024
One Community Under God (OCUG) is an annual, county-wide gathering for worship, music and fellowship. This year’s event is set for 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department’s station (the Urbanna firehouse) at 335 Virginia St....
Hermitage Baptist to celebrate 235th year
Hermitage Baptist Church at Church View will celebrate its 235th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 29.
Sunday school will be at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. and lunch at 12:15 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
The Rev. Chuck Cooper, former pastor,...
One Community Under God event slated for Oct. 6
Save the date — Sunday, Oct. 6. The annual One Community Under God gathering is planned for 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department station (the Urbanna firehouse) at 335 Virginia St. in Urbanna.
You are invited...
