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Middlesex churches helping out The food pantry at Hands Across Middlesex provides food, free of charge, to Middlesex residents who meet basic requirements. It encourages all who feel they may qualify, or if they know of someone who may...

by Bruce Johnson -  Recently I saw a memorable TV commercial. With a backdrop of rain falling over the leaves of a tree, complete with sound effects, the silent caption read, “Do nothing for 30 seconds.” That got my attention....

Urbanna United Methodist Church’s Easter cross was decorated with flowers on Sunday, placed there by community members. It’s said to be a tradition at UUMC going back many years. (Photo by Matt Cunningham)

The disciples overheard Jesus praying one day and they came to Him with a simple request, “Teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1). So Jesus responded to them by saying, “When you pray …”, and He gave them a general...

Catholic Church Of The Visitation, 8462 General Puller Highway, Topping, offers an online Mass celebrated by Father Gerry Kaggwa at 9 a.m. every Sunday at www.church-of-the-visitation.org. It also has an online Mass 9 a.m. weekdays. For information, call 804-758-5160.

This is a sign of the times — social distancing, Internet sermons and drive-in church worship services. “We usually have beach service throughout the summer months from Memorial Day to Labor Day,” said Dr. John Snow, pastor of Zoar...

by Aaron Wells -  This Easter we all find ourselves affected by the current global health crisis. Things are definitely not as they should be. Although it may be hard to see, there is encouragement in remembering that things are...

Many church services have been canceled as a precaution necessitated by the coronavirus. However, the Rev. Jake Affeldt, pastor of Center Cross Church of God in Essex County, is using a novel approach to keep his church viable. To...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Christ Church (Episcopal) Parish is following the guidelines of the governor and its bishop and not having in-person worship until the governor lifts the stay-at-home advisory. “We are doing this in order to do...

Glebe Landing Baptist Church is celebrating 247 years of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. During this difficult time, the church continues to serve its congregants. It is now having a drive-in service 11 a.m. every Sunday until further...