Faith Community Notes

Fairview Baptist Church, 900 Charlotte St., hosts a food pantry on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, 9:30–11 a.m., for residents of Fredericksburg, Locust Grove and Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George and Caroline counties. Bring ID. 540/373-8377; fairview-baptist.org .

Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover St. On Sept. 29, there will be a special Fifth Sunday Connect with two blended-style worship styles at 8:15 and 11:15 a.m., with fellowship time of "stone soup" in between at 9:30 a.m., and packing 10,000 meals for underserved countries through RISE AGAINST HUNGER in the afternoon; sign up for a packing shift or donate to the cause online. The church also offers weekly small groups. 540/973-9021; fumcva.org .

Grace United Methodist Church at Hartwood, 13056 Elk Ridge Road. Pancake Breakfast will be Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. and BBQ and Bluegrass on Oct. 5. 540/684-3535.

Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 2208 Lafayette Blvd., holds Sunday service at 10 a.m. 540/898-2180; hillcrestumc.com .

Living Word Fellowship Church,

Mount Zion Baptist Church, 309 Wolfe St., will hold its annual homecoming worship service Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. The pastor, Rev. Rodney M. Jones, Sr. will be preaching the morning service. Lunch will be served immediately following this service. At 3 p.m., the church will observe its 120th church anniversary. Archbishop Raymond L. Otey, Sr., senior pastor of Mount Calvary Church International Inc., along with his church choir and congregation will be the guest preacher for the evening service. 540/371-2878; facebook.com/Bishopbutl .

The Presbyterian Church, 810 Princess Anne St. On Sundays, Living In Faith Together (LIFT) time is 8:45–9:45 a.m., and worship service is at 10 a.m. 540/373-7057; fredericksburgpc.org .

Shiloh Baptist Church (New Site), 525 Princess Anne St., worships each Sunday at 10 a.m. Services are also livestreamed at shilohnewsite.com and YouTube; or call 1-929-205-6099, meeting ID: 11085999, passcode 22401. 540/371-1153.

Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), 801 Sophia St., worships in person and online each Sunday at 10 a.m. Masks are optional and available. Services are streamed on the church website, Facebook and YouTube. Breakfast is provided for the homeless and less fortunate every Wednesday, 7:30–8:30 a.m. Bible Study is held in-person the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The food pantry is open on the second and fourth Friday of each month, 9 a.m.–noon; use glass door on Sophia Street and follow posted signs for directions and safety procedures. 540/373-8701; shiloholdsite.org .

Trinity Episcopal Church, 825 College Ave. Worship services are held Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The food pantry is open 9–11 a.m. Monday through Thursday mornings. Limited financial assistance for utilities is sometimes available. Call the church at 540/373-2996 to request this help, and someone will return your call. .

Turning Point Christian Church, Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. yourturningpointchurch.org .

Unity of Fredericksburg. Worship Sundays at 10:45 a.m. through Zoom and YouTube livestreaming. Email for the link. 540/661-7976; uofva.org .

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY

Christ Episcopal Church, 8951 Courthouse Road. In-person worship is held Sundays at 8 a.m. (Rite I) and 10:30 a.m. (Rite II, also streaming on YouTube). Children's activity bags available. Nursery and Christian education are also at 10:30 a.m.; youth at noon. Free hot breakfast on the fourth Tuesday of each month 8:15-9:15 a.m. The food pantry distributes on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Families unable to come during these hours due to work conflicts may be eligible for food locker program. St. Francis Pet Ministry will host a Community Pet Fair and Blessing of the Animals Sunday Oct. 6, 1:30-4:30 p.m. (rain date Oct. 13 at the same time). All pets and their humans are welcome. Pet blessing is at 2:30. Various pet-related groups will be available with information and demonstrations, including the Spotsylvania Sheriff's K9 Unit, Animal Control's Exotic Pet Display, Fredericksburg Regional SPCA, Awesome Possumz, Advo Cats Rescue, Petty Paws Rescue, Pup 'n Iron, Friends of Wildlife, Blue Grey Therapy Dogs and SFC Virginia. Some groups will have animals for adoption. More information available at . Visit Thrift Shop Facebook page for details. 540/582-5033; christchurchspotsy.com .

Church of the Messiah Episcopal Church, 12201 Spotswood Furnace Lane, holds Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. (Rite I) and 11 a.m. (Rite II); the 11 a.m. service is also livestreamed on the church's Facebook page. Children's Sunday school and adult education are offered Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Morning prayer services are livestreamed on Facebook at 9 a.m., Monday through Friday. 540/786-3100; churchofthemessiahva.org ; facebook.com/cotmfredericksburg .

Cornerstone Chapel, 4743 Patriot Highway, holds services on Sunday at 11 a.m. 540/663-3398; cornerstonechapel.cc.

Eastland United Methodist Church, 10718 Courthouse Road, worships in person on Sunday at 11 a.m. Services are also livestreamed on the church's Facebook page. Potlucks are on every second Sunday of the month after worship. 540/898-6430; eastlandumc.org .

First New Hope Baptist Church, 4508 Dickerson Road, Partlow, will have a Corporate Prayer Day and its 153rd anniversary celebration on Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. Pastor Gregory Grier of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Fredericksburg will bring the word. Links for virtual services can be found on its Facebook page and website. 540/895-5052; firstnewhopebaptist.com .

Goshen Baptist Church, 9800 Gordon Road, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school is 9:30 a.m. for ages 3 to adult. Awana Clubs for ages 2 through fifth grade is Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. Register on the church's website. 540/786-7500; goshenbaptistchurch.net .

Impact Church FXBG, 10835 Tidewater Trail, meets Sundays at 10 a.m. Livestream available at YouTube.com/impactchurchfxbg . 540/254-0421; impactfxbg.church.

Mercy Hill Community Church, 9215 Courthouse Road, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Mercyhillcc.org .

New Post Church, 1900 New Post Blvd., worships in person on Sunday at 11 a.m. Services are also streamed at facebook.com/newpostchurch . 540/287-4100; newpost.church.

Olivet Global Methodist Church, 7664 Stubbs Bridge Road, is having its Homecoming on Sept. 29. Music with Old Time Way Gospel Singers starts at 10 a.m.; service is at 11 a.m. 540/840-9982.

Peace United Methodist Church,

Potomac Valley Church, 12500 Chewning Lane, worships in person on Sundays at 10 a.m. and provides a children's ministry. 703/878-6937; povachurch.churchcenter.com .

Redeemer Bible Church, 7610 Heths Salient St., worships in person on Sunday at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Services are also streamed on the church's Facebook page.

Resurrection Lutheran Church, 6170 Plank Road, worships in person and online on Sunday at 10 a.m. The service is livestreamed on facebook.com/ResurrectionPeople or resurrectionpeople.org . Bulletins are posted one hour before worship. Prayer requests may be left on the chat on the Facebook page. 540/786-7778; resurrectionpeople.org .

Shady Grove United Methodist Church,

Spotswood Baptist Church, 4009 Lafayette Blvd., worships in person on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. (traditional) and 11 a.m. (contemporary). Services are also streamed at Spotswood.org/watch-live and the church's Facebook page. Small groups meet Sunday mornings and throughout the week. spotswood.org .

Spotsylvania Baptist Church, 9223 Spotsylvania Baptist Church Road, worships each Sunday with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. 540/582-5680.

St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8200 Robert E. Lee Drive, hosts a drive-up food pantry and baby closet 2–6 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to noon Fridays; and 9–11 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month.

Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 7310-A Old Plank Road, worships Sunday at 8:15 a.m. in person and 10:30 a.m. in person and via livestream at tabumc.org/watch . This week's Scripture lesson comes from Proverbs 22:17-21, Sermon title: "Action & Attention." The church invites the community to the Chicken BBQ Dinner on Oct. 5, from 4-6:30 p.m., sponsored by Tabernacle Methodist Men and with desserts by Tabernacle Women of Faith. $15 adults, $12 children, $10 for half-chicken; carry-out available/credit cards accepted. The Resource Closet provides nonperishable food and paper/personal care items to families in need on the last Saturday of the month, 9–11 a.m. 540/786-6162; tabumc.org ; .

Wallers Baptist Church, 4001 Partlow Road, Partlow, will offer a contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. and a traditional service at 11 a.m. Sunday; the 11 a.m. service will be posted on the church's Facebook page by 4 p.m. same day. On Wednesdays, Drive Thru Prayer is held in the church parking lot, 5–6 p.m. Bible study is held every Wednesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. The Bible study is based on "The Chosen" series. 540/582-5703; wallersbaptist.com .

Wilderness Baptist Church, 9701 Plank Road, will hold a gospel concert, featuring Nikki Headley, on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. 540/972-7491. wildernessbaptistchurch.org .

Wilderness Community Church, 10501 Plank Road, will hold weekly Celebration service at 10 a.m. Sunday in person and online on YouTube and Facebook. 540/972-8808; wildernesschurch.org ; .

STAFFORD COUNTY

Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, 1732 Brooke Road, offers Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. and Sunday School for all ages at 9 a.m. Bible study is held Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. 540/659-2461; ; andrewchapelumc-staffordva.com .

Antioch United Methodist Church, 138 Kellogg Mill Road, worships in person on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., following current guidelines. A food pantry for qualified families is open every other Thursday from 3–5 p.m. 540/752-3108; antiochumcstafford.org .

Aquia Episcopal Church, 2938 Richmond Highway, offers worship services at 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. plus Christian formation for all ages pre-K through adults (9:30-10:15 a.m.) most Sundays of the year. Broadcasts for morning prayer are available on Facebook Live (facebook.com/AquiaEpiscopalChurch) most Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and most weekdays at 8 a.m. Also on Facebook Live, Bible studies are offered on most Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and most Thursdays at 6 p.m. All Facebook broadcasts are recorded and stored for viewing afterward and can be accessed without a Facebook account. Aquia's Table provides curbside pickup of takeout meals and Aquia's Pantry provides curbside pickup of groceries on most Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m., while supplies last. 540/659-4007; aquiachurch.org .

Beth Sholom Temple, 805 Lyons Blvd. Friday evening Shabbat services are at 7:30 p.m. On first Fridays, a family Shabbat service is at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Shabbat services are at 10 a.m., and Torah study is at noon. 540/373-4834; bstva.org .

Bethlehem Baptist Church, 135 Chapel Green Road, will hold in-person service first-third Sundays at 10 a.m. Devotion will start at 9:45 a.m. Services on fourth and fifth Sundays will be conference call: 425/436-6350, code is 245538#. Sunday School will be Thursday at 7 p.m. on conference call. Fall semester Bible Study will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. on conference call (The Book of Daniel). Noon Day Prayer is Thursday at noon on conference call.

Ferry Farm Baptist Church, 1 Westmoreland Drive, offers classic worship at 9 a.m. Sundays in the sanctuary and Discovery Worship at 11:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Sunday evening activities include Kids Club (grades K-5) at 4:30 p.m. followed by JoySong Children's Choir Rehearsal; Jubilate Youth Choir Rehearsal at 4:30 p.m. followed by Youth Mosaic (grades 6-12) at 5 p.m. Wednesday evening activities begin with supper at 5:45 p.m. followed by Children in Action (age 5-grade 5), youth Bible study (grades 6-12), and THRIVE, a young adult Bible study (every other Wednesday evening) at 6:30 p.m. All worship services are also livestreamed online. ferryfarmbc.org .

Hollywood Church of the Brethren, 225 Ferry Road. Worship services are Sundays at 11 a.m. in person and on Facebook and YouTube. Sunday school for all ages is 10 a.m. The church hosts a food pantry on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. until noon. Donations are appreciated.

Hull's Memorial Baptist Church, 420 Enon Road. Sunday school and adult Bible study are at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday worship is at 10:45 a.m. Childcare/nursery is provided. 540/371-4124; hullsbaptist.org .

MountOlive Baptist Church, 395 Mt. Olive Road, worships in person on Sunday at 11 a.m.; or connect on Facebook or by conference call to 202/602-1295, access code 778-183-179#. 540/752-4296.

New Hope United Methodist Church, 164 New Hope Church Road, holds worship service on Sundays at 10 a.m. The service may also be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. 540/370-4875; newhopeva.com .

Rock Hill Baptist Church, 12 Van Horn Lane. On Sunday, Bible study for all ages is at 9:30 a.m.; worship service is at 11 a.m. 540/752-0336; rockhillbaptistchurch.org .

St. Luke's Anglican Church, 65 Warrenton Road, Falmouth, on Sunday offers Morning Prayer (with sermon) at 9 a.m., Religious Education at 10 a.m., Holy Mass at 11 a.m., followed by coffee hour. Mass is also offered every Thursday at noon. Confessions are available by appointment or on Thursdays. 540/371-8405; stlukeanglican.org ; Facebook Matthias United Methodist Church, 426 Deacon Road, worships in person Sundays at 10 a.m. 540/373-8759; stmtoday.com .

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg, 25 Chalice Circle, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m., in person and online. Zoom and YouTube links may be found at uuffxbg.org . 540/310-4001.

KING GEORGE COUNTY

Emmanuel Church, 17062 James Madison Parkway, hosts Rite II Holy Communion on the third and fifth Sundays at 10 a.m. 540/775-3635; hwbkgva.org .

Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist Church, 8330 Fletchers Chapel Road, holds in-person worship on Sunday at 9 a.m., followed by adult Sunday school at 10 a.m. On the second Sunday of each month, Coffee Fellowship is at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. 540/775-7247; fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org .

God's Holy Temple, 17192 Kings Highway, worships Sundays at 11 a.m.; Bible study is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Good Hope Baptist Church, 17223 Good Hope Road, worships in person on Sundays at 9 a.m. Masks are required.

Little Ark Baptist Church, 15681 Owens Drive, holds Bible school at 8:45 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday; worship is streamed on Facebook Live. Bible study is Wednesday at 6 p.m. The church's radio broadcast is Saturday at 4:40 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at dmvpoweredgospel.airtime.pro . 540/663-2831; ; littlearkbaptistchurch.org .

Mountain View Baptist Church, 6713 Passapatanzy Drive, holds worship service at 11 a.m. every Sunday. On Sunday, small group Bible study is at 10 a.m. On Wednesday, youth group for grades 7–12, adult Bible study and CIA Adventures for preschool–grade 6 are at 7 p.m. mtnviewbaptistchurch.org .

Peace Lutheran Church, 5590 Kings Highway, will hold a contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, and a traditional service at 11 a.m.; both services offer Holy Communion. Adult Sunday School is held at 9:45 a.m. Youth Sunday School meets at 9:40 a.m. in the Sanctuary and then to individual classrooms. The 11 a.m. service is livestreamed at facebook.com/peacekgva and is available for viewing later that day on the video link. 540/775-9131.

St. John's Episcopal Church, 9415 Kings Highway, hosts Rite II Holy Communion on the first, second and fourth Sundays at 10 a.m.; coffee hour follows the service. 540/775-3635; hwbkgva.org .

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 5486 St. Pauls Road, worships in person Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m., following current health guidelines. 540/663-3085; stpaulskgva.org .

St. Stephens Baptist Church, 9142 Comorn Road, worships in person Sundays at 10 a.m. Access the service by conference line at 1-712/832-8330, access code 8055544#, or on Facebook Live.

CAROLINE COUNTY

County Line Baptist Church, 3461 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen, will hold worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Children's Church. Food Pantry (nonperishables) is open Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and the last Saturday of each month. 804/448-2915 or email ; countylinebaptist.com .

First Baptist Church, 9262 Guinea Station Road, Woodford, will celebrate Deacons, Deaconesses, and Trustees Day on Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. William Fells, Associate Minister at Second Baptist Church, Ruther Glen. Lunch will be served following the service. Masks are optional but temperatures will be checked. Stream the service at us02web.zoom.us/j/8046334233 (meeting ID: 8046334233). To dial in, call 301/715-8592 (meeting ID: 8046334233). 804/6334233; firstbaptistwoodford.com .

Full Gospel Church, 8488 Paige Road, Woodford, will have a Gospel Sing on Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. Featured groups: 4 The Lord and Justified. Food available. Outside event (weather permitting). Chairs available or bring your own lawn chairs. 804/448-3166; facebook.com/thefullgospelchurch .

Long Branch Baptist Church, 14297 Long Branch Road, Woodford, has in-person and conference call service each Sunday, Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. Service is streamed on the church website and YouTube. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. on conference call. Call in to 605/313-5416, access code 7856145#. 540/373-0690; lbbcwoodford.org .

Macedonia Baptist Church, 7187 Macedonia Road, Woodford, will hold a ceremony honoring Sally Chew Baker, "Dear Mama." Delegate Bobby Orrock is scheduled to present the resolution letter Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. Outside event will include refreshments and music. 804/633-6035; ourmacedoniachurch.com .

Milford Presbyterian Church, 17283 Blatt Ave., Milford, will host Milford Day on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the church lawn. The community event will feature live music by Rapidan Ridge, Mike Dickey and True Spirit; children's activities; a yard sale and bake sale; and chicken dinners for sale starting at 11 a.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available starting around 10 a.m. Proceeds from Milford Day will be disbursed between the church's youth group and several local community organizations. 804/633-4334; milfordpres.org .

River Rock Church Caroline, Lewis and Clark Elementary School, 18101 Clark and York Blvd., Ruther Glen, worships Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Service is also streamed at riverrockcc.com . Community groups meet in person Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and throughout the week; they can be found at riverrockcc.com/next-steps/community-groups .

St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 10306 Ladysmith Road. In-church Mass is held Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The church sponsors a drive-up food pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m. Bring your ID. 804/448-9064; saintmarycc.org .

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 25187 Signboard Road, Ruther Glen, meets in person on Sundays at 11 a.m. 804/633-7881.

Zion Grove Baptist Church, 9450 Fredericksburg Turnpike, Woodford, will hold the annual Women's Day worship service on Oct. 19 at noon; a choir workshop will be taught by recording artist Paul Jackson. The first annual Women's Day will begin at 3 p.m. Oct. 20, with Rev. Yvonne Jackson, from Arm of the Lord Ministries in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as guest speaker. 804/633-9370.

ORANGE COUNTY

Mount Olive Baptist Church, 11251 Tower Road, Unionville. Sunday service is held at 10 a.m.

Waddell Memorial Presbyterian Church,

CULPEPER COUNTY

Christ Episcopal Church, 14586 Alanthus Road, Brandy Station, will hold a regular church service Sunday at 9 a.m. christchurchbs.com .

Jeffersonton Baptist Church, 18498 Springs Road, Jeffersonton, hosts Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church and online. 540/937-5446; jeffersontonbaptistchurch.org .

Oakland Baptist Church, 28348 Eley's Ford Road, Richardsville. Worship in person on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. 540/399-1248; .

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 115 N. East St. The Food Closet is in need of breakfast foods: Pop Tarts, individual oatmeal packets, granola bars, cold cereal, canned fruit. Drop off donations 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Park at 120 N. Commerce St. Monetary donations are also appreciated. For more information, visit ststephensculpeper.net/culpeper-food-closet or contact 540/825-1177 or . 540/825-8786; ; ststephensculpeper.net .

WESTMORELAND COUNTY

Stilfontein Priory,

First Baptist Church, 5340 Tidewater Trail, Loretto, holds worship services in the gym on Sundays at 11 a.m. Temperature checks, social distancing and masks/face coverings are required. Sunday worship and Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible study is livestreamed at facebook.com/fbcloretto or the conference line, 313/209-8800, access code 2610624#. Moments of Inspiration for Seniors is Thursdays, 6–6:30 p.m.; call 425/436-6367, access code: 871111. 804/443-5007.

Kirk O'Cliff Presbyterian Church, 16420 Monrovia Road, Mineral, holds services Sundays at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 10 a.m. 540/854-5525; ; kirkocliff.org .

Temple of Deliverance, HCG, 5756 Zachary Taylor Highway, Mineral. Every Sunday, Sunday School will be held at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. in-house and online (Facebook: Temple of Deliverance HCG Online). Temperature checks will be made when attending services. Masks are requested during this COVID season. 540/894-4458; templeofdeliverancehcg.org .