At 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock church, 366 James Wharf Drive, White Stone, Suzanne Shepherd will discuss “Developing a Community Response to Homelessness.”
She will explore how folks can come together as a community to build connections, strengthen resources, and support individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. Shepherd will provide a better understanding of the extent of homelessness across the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck and discuss the roles, functions of the governmental, community, and religious organizations and individuals working to address these challenges. All are welcome to attend the service and encouraged to join in coffee, refreshments and fellowship afterward.
Shepherd has been a housing support specialist with Bay Aging for the past two and a half years. Bay Aging provides support and community services for older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Virginia, including emergency assistance, housing crisis intervention, and home repair programs.
Previously, Shepherd was the support coordinator for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck Behavioral Health.
Come out and fellowship with Greater Grace Baptist Center, located at 11821 Tidewater Trail, Saluda (Lebanon Baptist Church). Its service times are each Sunday except the fifth Sunday. Sunday school is at 8:30 a.m. and the worship service is at 9:15 a.m. Stop by and see what thus saith the Lord.
For information, call 804-436-4735.
Bethany United Methodist Church’s biennial bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1860 Hayes Road, Gloucester Point. The bazaar is free and all proceeds benefit missions.
Members have been working all year to create a bounty of beautiful and whimsical decor. Items will be offered for sale in the various unique “shops” at the church. Of popular interest is the Country Kitchen and Bake Shop, where homemade delicacies from members’ kitchens will be available to purchase. Growing in popularity is the Vintage & Collectibles Shop.
A free preview will be offered on Friday, Nov. 13, from 6:30-8 p.m. The preview will include punch and “a treat,” as well as a sneak peek of the items for sale at this year’s bazaar.
For information, call 804-642-2110, or email admin@bethanyumc-gp.org.
Zion Hill Baptist Church, 10256 Indian Road, Gloucester, will have an in-person worship service on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. Pastor Eugene Comithier II will preach and the Youth Choir will sing. In-person Sunday school will be offered at 9:45 a.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.
For information, email mrt8wa@aol.com.
Bay Aging’s Middlesex Memory Café will meet Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Christ Church Parish, 56 Christchurch Lane, Christchurch. People living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, or dementia are invited to attend with friends, family members, and caregivers for conversation, refreshments, and community connection in a relaxed setting. The café meets on the third Thursday of each month, and no RSVP is required.
For information, contact Bay Aging at 800-493-0238.
How many times have you told yourself that you should start going to church again? How many chances at that idea do any of us get? What could you possibly be afraid of?
Saluda’s All Saints Anglican Church invites you to try it this week. You can start at the beginning. All do.
Please join them in celebrating Holy Communion any Sunday at 11:15 a.m., followed by a joyous coffee hour that feels more like a party. They also have an adult Bible study that starts at 10 a.m.
On Wednesdays at noon, they have a 30-minute Holy Communion service with no sermon or music, followed by fellowship in the Parish Hall with those bringing their brown bag lunch.
All Saints Anglican Church is located at 48 New St., in Saluda, next to the county courthouses.
For information, feel free to call Fr. Jeff Johnson at 757-374-6724 or email him at FrJeffJohnson@gmail.com.
Greater Grace Baptist Center is offering its early morning Sunday service at Lebanon Baptist Church, 11821 Tidewater Trail, Saluda, beginning at 8:30 a.m. under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Carlton B. Johnson.
For information, email deegieh42@gmail.com.
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