Christ Church Parish (Episcopal) welcomes all to its Sunday worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Located at 56 Christ Church Lane in Christchurch, the vibrant congregation streams services live on Facebook. Visit christchurchmiddlesex.com for details.
The Advent season kicks off with three Advent dinners on Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the Christ Church Fellowship Hall. These informal gatherings are open to all.
Save the date for the annual Live Nativity on Friday, Dec. 12, from 5-7 p.m. Park your car, join the carol singing and enjoy hot cider and cookies. Earl the donkey returns, the Three Wise Men will greet visitors, and families can experience the song “No Room at the Inn.”
This year, Christ Church Parish will decorate a tree for the Urbanna Festival of Lights on Dec. 6, adding to the town’s festive display.
For information, email pammcclelland46@gmail.com.
On Sunday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church of Saluda will have its annual Family and Friends Day. The special guests will be minister Tina Bonney of First Baptist Church of Amburg and Brother George Robinson and Gospel Robins will provide the music.
All are invited to attend.
Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda, will celebrate Family and Friends Day on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m.
Dr. Jerry Bristow of New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester, will deliver The Preached Word, from Acts 4:34-37. His topic: “Rub People The Right Way.” Music will be provided by The Youth Choir. Lunch will be served following the service.
The Rev. Dr. John C. Wright Jr. is Immanuel’s pastor.
Escobrook Baptist Church in Shacklefords will celebrate the Rev. Arthur K. Roane’s 23rd anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m.
The guest speaker will be the Rev. Benjamin Kelly from King & Queen County.
For information, email brooks2511@verizon.net.
Congregants at Lower United Methodist Church (LUMC) at 120 Lower Church Road, Hartfield, invite everyone to join them this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for their traditional worship service in the LUMC historic sanctuary.
Adult Sunday school is offered Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the LUMC Fellowship Hall, preceded by Coffee Fellowship beginning at 9:15 a.m. Their women’s choral ensemble, Wellspring, meets Monday at 6 p.m. On Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. their “Heart of Hartfield” community outreach will offer its Floral Design class; and at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, their hand bell choir, Embellish, will practice.
They invite the community to stop by the LUMC Fellowship Hall Wednesdays between 7:30 and 9 a.m. for free hand-crafted coffee house drinks.
All are welcome to join them for a time of group prayer, every Wednesday at 4 p.m.
For information, visit lowerumc.org.
Zion Hill Baptist Church, 10256 Indian Road, Gloucester, will have in-person worship service on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. The annual Men’s Day will be observed during the morning service.
The Rev. Frank Gregory, associate minister of First Baptist Church of Harmony Village will be the guest preacher and the Male Chorus will sing. The theme will be “Godly Men In A Sinful World.”
In-person Sunday school will be offered at 9:45 a.m. Lunch will be served from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Bible Study will be offered on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. via conference call. The conference call number is 978-990-5000 and the access code is 667896.
Zion Branch Baptist Church, Saluda, will conduct its choir anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. The guest choir, along with Zion Branch Baptist Church Mass Choir, will be New St. John’s Women’s Choir of Kilmarnock.
“Come out and celebrate with us in song,” an event spokesman said.
For information, call 804-466-1128.
Urbanna United Methodist Church (UUMC) on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 4 p.m., will present a pre-holiday string quartet concert featuring the Jacobson Quartet.
Please save the date for this event, which is free to the community. More information will follow in the coming weeks in the Sentinel.
The Men of Grafton Baptist Church joyfully invite you to join them for a special evening of celebration, fellowship and song as they usher in the Christmas season together at their Christmas Holiday Celebration and Song Program. The celebration will be on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m.
This gathering is more than just a concert — it’s a time for men of all ages and backgrounds to come together in unity, to praise and reflect on the true meaning of the season.
Whether you are a seasoned vocalist or simply love the sound of Christmas music, they invite you to come ready to sing, celebrate and connect with other men in the community.
Light refreshments will be served following the program, and they encourage you to bring a friend, neighbor or family members along.
Contact Deacon Neil Wake at 804-347-4794 or email neilwake@hotmail.com for information or additional rehearsal dates.
A weekly Bible study will be offered at the Middlesex County Public Library’s Urbanna branch. All denominations are welcome. It will meet Mondays 10:15-11:15 a.m.
For information, call 804-815-1170.
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