Churches

Kilmarnock UMC treats Tartan Village

Kilmarnock United Methodist Church recently delivered Halloween treats to residents at Tartan Village in Kilmarnock. From left are Stephanie Oliver, Sharon Nethercutt, Jamie Lang,...

Danny Akers selected as 2026 Unsung Hero

Trinity Episcopal Church has named Danny Akers the 2026 Unsung Hero in recognition of his outstanding commitment to serving others and strengthening the community. Akers...

Christine Collins to speak at Celtic worship service

A candlelit Celtic worship service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 8, at Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. The reflector...

Dine for a Cause highlights Lancaster Community Library

Kilmarnock United Methodist Church welcomed another enthusiastic community turnout for its Dine for a Cause dinner on Wednesday, October 21. Neighbors gathered to enjoy a...

Luncheon features author Mary Ann Olsen

Not many people can claim meeting Col. Sanders, riding in an elevator with Rock Hudson and singing in a variety of venues with Patsy...

Grace Church Yard Sale half-price days boost community outreach

The Grace Church Yard Sale will hold its twice-yearly “Big Sale” November 1 through 8. Nearly everything in the inventory will be 50% off. Hours...

Community outreach

Michael Hyde of St. Peter’s Church in Oak Grove recently delivered pet food collected by church parishioners to the Animal Welfare League of the...

Grace Church fall grant deadline is fast approaching

The deadline for grant requests from local organizations for money from the Grace Church ongoing Yard Sale is October 30. Grant applications can be...

HCW plans Bazaar, Craft & Bake Sale Nov. 21 at Grace Episcopal Church

The Historyland Community Workshop (HCW) will hold its annual Bazaar, Craft & Bake Sale from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. November 21 at Grace Episcopal Church,...

Operation Christmas Child drop-off sites to open November 16

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, November 16 through 23. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open...

Ware Episcopal Church to present All Saints Day Evensong on November 1

Halloween on October 31 easily recalls children of all ages in colorful costumes going from house-to-house as they trick-or-treat for candy. All Saints Day,...

Hutchison to speak Sunday at UUFR on Horseback Riding for the Handicapped

Amalia “Mali” Hutchison will speak at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 18, at the Unitarian Universalists Fellowship of the Rappahannock (UUFR), 366 James Wharf Road,...

Campbell Memorial members learn about agencies they support

As part of its annual stewardship campaigns, the Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church leadership feels it is important for members and friends to know more...

St. Stephen’s Church will celebrate Celtic service Oct. 18

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6807 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, will offer a special autumn Celtic service at 5 p.m. October 18. The theme will be...

WSMC to hold first Worship and Creative Night on October 17

Once a month, White Stone Methodist Church, 118 Methodist Church Road, White Stone, will host a Worship and Creative Night led by Laquan and...

Blessing of the animals slated

Saint Mary’s Whitechapel and Trinity Episcopal will conduct a blessing of the animals from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, October 4, at Saint Mary’s Whitechapel Labyrinth,...

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