Shiloh Baptist Church
Are you concerned about the rise in homelessness in the Greater Richmond Area? Do you want to know what’s being done to address this problem? Do you want to know what you can do to help? Join us at Shiloh Baptist Church in Ashland, for “Keeping the Hope Alive” Saturday, Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. William H. Poarch, executive director of the Area Congregations Together in Service (ACTS), will share his organization’s work to close the door on homelessness through a “proactive and compassionate stance.” Please join us to learn what we can do to partner with ACTS and others to end homelessness in our community. Breakfast will be served, so please call (804) 798-6384 to RSVP so that we can make sure to prepare enough food. An offering will be collected. We look forward to seeing you and your friends and family Feb. 9.
Bethel UMC
Valentine Day’s Dance Saturday, Feb. 9 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church. The cost is a free will donation to benefit Stop Hunger Now. Pancake Supper Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church. The cost is a free will donation to benefit the UMW/CARE Team and Stop Hunger Now. The church is located at 17380 Dawn Boulevard, Hanover, VA 23069 (Route 30). If you have any questions, please call the church office at (804) 994-5344.
Duncan Memorial UMC
Hallelujah: The Bible and Handel’s Messiah will meet at Duncan Memorial Church, 201 Henry Street in Ashland, Sunday evenings from Feb. 17 to March 24. Explore the history, the scriptures, and the music of this beautiful composition. Your Lenten journey will be enriched by participating. Join us in the church parlor from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the church at (804) 798-7224.
St. Peter’s UMC
Circle Time – Tuesday mornings from 10 – 10:30 a.m. Toddlers and preschoolers with accompanying adult are welcome to join us for storytime, music, movement and crafts. This is a free activity. Please join us at St. Peter’s UMC, 15599 Mountain Road, Montpelier, VA 23192. (804) 883-5596; stpetersumc.org.
Ashland Christian Center
Ashland Christian Center is hosting a marriage course “God’s order for Marriage.” This course will equip you for marriage or enhance your marriage. Topics include: Understanding God’s design for relationships; raising the level of commitment in marriage; living above personal exception; eight skills necessary to maximize your marriage; 10 tools for enriching your marriage. Come join us Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.ashlandchristiancenter.org or call (804) 752-2038 for more information. Ashland Christian Center is located at 12230 Maple Street in Ashland.
Walnut Grove Baptist
Walnut Grove Baptist Church will host weekly support group meetings for parents of addicted children. “Connecting With Your Addicted Child” is designed to provide a compassionate, yet no-holds-barred forum to educate parents who have teenagers or adult children with addictions to illegal, prescription, and/or over-the-counter drugs. Learn about the moral vs. the medical model of addiction and the power of love. Discover strategies to stay connected with your child, despite their addiction. Learn to breathe again, to laugh again. To learn more, contact Vickie at Walnut Grove Baptist Church at (804) 746-5081.
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