Saluda Baptist Church (SBC), 960 General Puller Highway, will host its monthly Movie Nite event on Friday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. The featured movie, which folks attending can see for free, will be “Nikki and the Perfect Stranger.” Check out its preview trailer online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI0enY0ibAw.
“Movie Nite is a week early this month, so that we’re not conflicting with Halloween,” read a post on the SBC Facebook page. “This will also be the last Movie Nite for the year — we’ll pick back up in January.”
As with all Movie Nite events, there will also be a plethora of free pizza, popcorn and drinks available.
“Come and join us!” a spokesman for the event urged.
For information, call 804-758-3102.
Congregants at Lower United Methodist Church (LUMC) at 120 Lower Church Road in Hartfield invite everyone to join them this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for their traditional worship service in their historic sanctuary.
Adult Sunday school is offered at 9:30 a.m. in LUMC Fellowship Hall, preceded by Coffee Fellowship at 9:15 a.m.
The LUMC 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.
At 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, their handbell choir, Embellish, will practice.
They invite the community to stop by 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.
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.
If you are interested in joining in with the Men’s Chorus for this joyous night of song, the initial rehearsal will be Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m.
The next rehearsal will be Saturday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m.
Contact Deacon Neil Wake at 804-347-4794 or email neilwake@hotmail.com for information or additional rehearsal dates.
The Middlesex County Literary Union Executive Board will meet at St. Paul Baptist Church in Jamaica, on Monday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
For information, email reedefisherc@icloud.com.
A weekly Bible study will be offered at the Middlesex County Public Library’s Urbanna branch, all denominations welcome. Starting this fall, it will meet Mondays 10:15-11:15 a.m.
For information, call 804-815-1170.
How about some hot chocolate and homemade cookies? Want to go trick or treating on Halloween weekend? Just want to park your car and get treats from about 15 different decorated vehicles? If so, just plan to dress up and come to Harmony Grove Baptist Church with your bag for its Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 26, between 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Routes 3 and 33, 7722 General Puller Highway, Harmony Village.
Church members will dress up in costume, decorate their vehicles with Halloween decorations and hand out treats. Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department will have a fire truck on site to add to the festivities. Everyone is welcome to come in their Halloween costume and park in the parking lot on the west side of the church (above the stoplight) as the Trunk or Treat vehicles will be in the parking lot at the stoplight. During the event, visitors are invited to vote for their favorite vehicle and hot chocolate and homemade cookies will be served to everyone.
There is no cost to participate and all are cordially invited to attend this event for fun, food and fellowship!
For information, email brnapp3853@gmail.com.
In the Deltaville community, fall festivities include the annual Trunk or Treat celebration at Zoar Baptist Church. Children of all ages enjoy games, pumpkin decorating and treats delivered from the trunks of decorated trucks and cars. Mike’s Food Truck will be on site with refreshments, and children in costumes will receive a coupon for a free hot dog and chips!
The Zoar membership will host Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4-6 p.m. in the church parking lot at 17097 General Puller Highway. Make plans to join the Halloween fun and celebrate the beautiful fall season.
For information, call 804-350-5051.
A reminder that the Urbanna Oyster Festival is Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8. Catholic Church of the Visitation (COV) in Topping will again be selling homemade breads. All breads need to be delivered to COV on Nov. 4 and 5 during office hours. Decorating the breads will be in the COV Fellowship Hall on those dates.
Please contact Peggy Williams at 804-815-8100 if you have questions or need information.
Catholic Church of the Visitation (COV) in Topping recurring events include:
- 8:30 a.m. Sundays — New Worship Area Rosary (Cindy Jessee).
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. first Thursday of the month — Adoration (Cindy Jessee).
- 9:30 a.m. second Monday of the month — Visitation Singers (Carol McCormack).
- 5:15 p.m. third Wednesday of the month — Knights of Columbus meeting (Al Langer).
- 1 p.m. second and fourth Monday of the month — Shawl Ministry (Sandi Delagrange).
- 9 a.m. first Friday of the month (other weeks 9:45 a.m. Thursdays) — COV Gals (Louise Petralia/Eileen O’Brien).
- TBA second Thursday of the month — Liturgy Meeting (Noelle Harvey).
For information, email office@COVTopping.org.
Escobrook Baptist Church, Shacklefords, will celebrate Men’s Day on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Benjamin Kelly from King & Queen County.
For information, email brooks2511@verizon.net.
No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A Grief Share group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. At this 13-week support group program, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability — and gain solid support each step of the way.
At each weekly meeting, you will view a video featuring respected counselors, pastors, and healthcare professionals on grief-related topics, plus you’ll hear relatable personal stories of grief. After that is a small-group discussion to allow people time to talk, share support, and personally apply what they learned on the video. Everyone will receive a book to take home filled with valuable exercises for navigating their personal grieving process.
Topics include how to manage grief-related emotions such as loneliness, anxiety, sadness, anger, and regret; how to cope with the changes in your life and relationships; and how to recognize what’s normal in grief and what to do if you feel stuck or hopeless.
Grief Share group participants have repeatedly shared that they feel comforted and encouraged by being in a place where people truly understand what they’re going through. And they feel a sense of relief when they’re given guidance and tips on how to deal with the daily challenges.
Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent. No matter how long it’s been, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling.
If you have experienced the death of a family member or friend, you are invited to attend. For more details, and to find and register for a group, visit griefshare.org.
Urbanna Baptist Church, 121 Watling St., Urbanna, hosts 6:30 p.m. grief support sessions every Tuesday through the fall.
Contact Nell Robinson at 804-758-2720 or nellubcsecretary22@gmail, if you have questions or concerns.
Has your child pre-registered for the Robotics+Coding program later this month at Christ Church Parish (Episcopal)? This program is for 12 to 15 year olds, enrollment is limited, and acceptance is first come, first served. There is no fee and no prior robotics or programming experience is expected.
In case you missed the Southside Sentinel article appearing during the week of Labor Day, this is the basic schedule:
• 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 — Introduce and build upon programming/coding skills to control little cars.
If you wish to receive a pre-registration form with more details about what to expect, email Ann de Peyster as soon as possible at adepeyst@sdsu.edu or call or text 858-699-3599.
Christ Church Parish (Episcopal) is located at 56 Christchurch Lane (off General Puller Highway) in Christchurch.
Mechanicsville’s Soul Seekers will be the special musical guests at Calvary Baptist Church’s ushers anniversary celebration. The event is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3971 General Puller Highway in Saluda.
For information, call Sister Frances Smith at 804-832-5235.
Make-A-Way Church, 100 Flats Road, Urbanna, is now starting its Sunday morning program with a 9 a.m. Sunday school gathering. Its worship service is at 10 a.m.
Apostle Dr. Jesse and Prophetess Edna Ransom are the pastors.
For information, email ransomedna7@gmail.com.
Want to come to church? You are always welcome at Church of Latter-day Saints, 51 Devils Bottom Road, Kilmarnock.
Reach out to the church’s missionaries at ComeUntoChrist.org/Jesus.
Come and find a community for you. For information, visit https://local.churchofjesuschrist.org/en/us/va/kilmarnock/51-devils-bottom-road or call 804-435-2408.
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