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Dunlap Church Celebrates Independence Day

CROWS — It was truly a Sunday to celebrate the independence of our nation in the country, as the Dunlap Christian Church gathered to worship and remember the sacrifices of our forefathers.
Clergy Appointments Approved For Highlands Methodist Churches

STAUNTON — Clergy appointments for United Methodist Churches in the Highlands, as approved in June by the Virginia United Methodist Conference.
Rev. Goodman Named Temporary Supply Pastor At First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church in Covington will continue the 11 a.m. Sunday services online using the YouTube Channel FPC Covington VA. The service is recorded and can be heard any time later.
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAY

The members of Pine Street Baptist Church celebrated the 45th birthday of their pastor, the Rev. R.D. Jenkins Sr., along with several members of the community at large.
Rev. Wright Announces Retirement After 13 Years Of Full-Time Ministry

CLIFTON FORGE — Central United Methodist Church in Clifton Forge and the Virginia Annual Conference has announced the retirement of the Rev. James Lynn Wright after 13 years of full-time ministry.
Case Numbers At Ronceverte Church Reach 41

RONCEVERTE, W.Va. — The Greenbrier County Health Department on Monday reported seven more positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of active cases related to a Ronceverte church to 41.
McAllister Nearing Goal For Organ Restoration

Fundraising for the restoration of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church’s Holtkamp pipe organ is within striking distance of its goal of $87,138.
Outbreak Of Virus Reported At Ronceverte Church

RONCEVERTE, W.Va. — Health officials have reported a COVID-19 outbreak at a Baptist church in Greenbrier County, W.Va.
First Presbyterian Church Offering Virtual Services

During the pandemic, First Presbyterian Church in Covington continues to offer its virtual Sunday worship service at 11 a.m., which can be seen on the YouTube channel FPC CovingtonVa.
PRAYER RALLY

Temple Baptist Church held a Prayer Rally at the Crosses On Sunday, April 19.
Holy Week Services To Stream Live

The Eastern Alleghany Christian Ministerial Association will host Holy Week services starting Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10.
Lone Star Advent Church Kids Crusade Postponed

CLIFTON FORGE — A kids crusade scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Lone Star Advent Christ Church on Nicelytown Road has been postponed.
Catholic Activities Adjusted

RONCEVERTE, W.Va. — Due to the pandemic over COVID-19 Virus, the St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Ronceverte today from 4-7 p.m. is now a carry-out only dinner.
Celebration Choir Plans Palm Sunday Jubilee Sing

CLIFTON FORGE — The Celebration Choir will present its 2020 Spring Jubilee Sing on Palm Sunday, April 5, at 6 p.m.
COVID-19 Virus Concerns Cancel All Activites At Granbery Memorial UMC

The Rev. Sung Woon Yoo, pastor of Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church in Covington, has announced that all church services and activities at the church have been cancelled through Sunday, March 22, due to concerns over the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) virus.