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The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be emailed to CommunityCalendar@FarmvilleHerald.com.

AUGUST 10

TRIVIA — Three Roads Brewing, located at 312 W. Third Street in Farmville, will host trivia on Thursday, August 10, beginning at 7 p.m.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — North Street Press Club, located at 127 North Street in Farmville, will host rock group The Brian Graham Band, on Thursday, August 10, beginning at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

AUGUST 11

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — Sandy River Distillery, located at 147 Monroe Church Road in Rice, will host musician Jodeci Williams on Friday, Aug. 11. The music begins at 4 p.m.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — North Street Press Club, located at 127 North Street in Farmville, will host rock group Ramona and the Holy Smokes, on Friday, August 11, beginning at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

AUGUST 12

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — Sandy River Distillery, located at 147 Monroe Church Road in Rice, will host musician Tommy Bryant on Saturday, Aug. 12. The music begins at 4 p.m.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — North Street Press Club, located at 127 North Street in Farmville, will host rock group The Kevin Daniel Band, on Saturday, August 12, beginning at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

AUGUST 13

HOMECOMING — Peaks Baptist Church will hold homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 13, beginning at 11 a.m. Guest preachers will be Rev. Bill Johnson and Rev. Bennett Johnson from Ford, New Jersey. A fellowship dinner will be served immediately after the message.

HOMECOMING — Sulphur Spring Baptist Church will hold homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 13, beginning at 11 a.m. Pastor Timothy Walker will preach, with lunch served after the morning service. 

HOMECOMING — Sharon Baptist Church in Cumberland will celebrate its annual homecoming on Sunday, August 13. Rev. Robert Jones will deliver the message at the 10 a.m. worship service. A take-out dinner will be served after the morning service. There will be no afternoon service. Masks are optional.

HOMECOMING — New Witt Baptist Church, located at 7469 Farmville Road, will be celebrating Homecoming on Sunday, August 13, at 10 a.m. Minister Shandell Howell, of Chesterfield, will be the guest minister. Rev. Sheilah Belle, director at Praise 104.7 FM Radio in Richmond, will handle special music. Prayer and praise services will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 

HOMECOMING — Macedonia Baptist Church, located at 6643 Lockett Road in Rice, will hold homecoming services on Sunday, August 13, beginning at 11 a.m. Pastor Jimmy R. Coleman will deliver the message, with a theme of “Building God’s Kingdom”, taken from Matthew 16:18. Lunch will be served following the service. 

HOMECOMING — New Store Baptist Church, located at 9637 Francisco Road in Farmville, will hold homecoming services with the theme “They Were All Together”, taken from Acts 2:1. The service starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 13, with Pastor Irma Exantus delivering the message. Lunch will be served after the service. 

HOMECOMING — Cornerstone Baptist Church will hold homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 13, beginning at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. Cetric Gayles will deliver the message, with lunch following the service. 

HOMECOMING — Peaks Baptist Church will hold homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 13, beginning at 11 a.m. Guest preachers will be Rev. Bill Johnson and Rev. Bennett Johnson, from Ford, New Jersey. A fellowship dinner will follow afterward.

HOMECOMING — Union R.Z.U.A. Church in Meredithville will hold homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 13, during the 11 a.m. service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Tyrone Craighead from First Baptist Church in LaCrosse. The service will be in-person and on telephone by calling 425-436-6389. 

HOMECOMING — Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church in Dillwyn will hold homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 13, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Dyanne Liggins will deliver the message, with music from the Praise Team of Dillwyn Holy Temple. Lunch will follow the morning service, with an afternoon service set for 2:30 p.m. 

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — Sandy River Distillery, located at 147 Monroe Church Road in Rice, will host musician Brian Graham on Sunday, Aug. 13. The music begins at 12:30 p.m.

CUMBERLAND LANDFILL ALERT — The Cumberland County Landfill Alert will hold their August Community Townhall Meeting on Sunday, Aug. 13, beginning at 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Cumberland County Community Center, located at 71 Community Center Drive in Cumberland. The guest speaker will be conservation specialist Kelly Snoddy. For more information, call 804-308-5748. 

AUGUST 14-16 

REVIVAL — Peaks Baptist Church will hold revival services from Monday, Aug. 14 to Wednesday, Aug. 16. Prayer and Praise services start at 7 p.m. nightly, with worship at 7:30 p.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. Garrett Harmon from Mt. Level Run Baptist Church in Hurt. 

REVIVAL — Sharon Baptist Church in Cumberland will hold revival services Monday, August 14 through Wednesday, August 16. Prayer and praise services begin at 7 p.m. each night. Worship, meanwhile, starts at 7:30 p.m. Preachers for the week include Rev. Calvin Gray, pastor of New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Appomattox; Rev. Lawanda Hampton, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Cumberland and Rev. Carl Hamiel, pastor of Center Union Baptist Church in Cumberland.

REVIVAL — Cornerstone Baptist will hold revival services from Monday, Aug. 14 to Wednesday, Aug. 16, beginning at 7 p.m. nightly with Prayer and Praise. The speaker Monday will be Rev. Cavell Phillips, with Rev. Samuel Trent on Tuesday, followed by Rev. Larry Smith on Wednesday. 

REVIVAL — Sulphur Spring Baptist Church will hold revival from Monday, Aug. 14 to Wednesday, Aug. 16, beginning at 7 p.m. each night. Pastor John Smith of Chesnut Grove Baptist in Appomattox will preach on Monday, followed by Pastor Donald Hamlett of Rose Chapel Baptist Church in Madison Heights on Tuesday. Finally on Wednesday, Pastor Lewis Watson of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Red House will deliver the message. 

AUGUST 14

REVIVAL — Union R.Z.U.A. Church in Meredithville will hold revival services on Monday, Aug. 14. The guest speaker will be Rev. Leslie Evans, with Zion Union R.Z.U.A. Church in Lawrenceville providing the music. Prayer and Praise begins at 7:30 p.m., with worship starting at 8 p.m. 

AUGUST 15-17

REVIVAL — New Store Baptist Church, located at 9637 Francisco Road in Farmville, will hold revival services from Tuesday, August 15 to Thursday, August 17 with guest preachers, choirs and ushers. Pastor Faith Jones of Union Branch Baptist Church will deliver the message Tuesday. On Wednesday, Apostle Michael Mosley from Full Life Fellowship Ministries will preach, with Pastor Patrick Bland of Mount Pero Baptist Church speaking on Thursday. Each night, prayer and devotions start at 7 p.m, with revival at 7:30 p.m. 

AUGUST 15-18

REVIVAL — Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church in Dillwyn will hold revival from August 15 to August 18. There will be special healing prayer services on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Guest preachers include Pastor Cavell Phillips, a gospel radio/television personality from Unity Community Church in Powhatan and Pastor Dana Luck, recording artist from Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in White Hall. Prayer and praise starts at 7:30 p.m. nightly, with service beginning at 8 p.m. 

AUGUST 15

HISTORICAL SOCIETY — The Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society will meet at the Farmville Train Station, beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will focus on life on the farm known as Poplar Hill, home to the Dunnington Mansion. This will be a powerpoint program with Jimmy Hurt and Dunnington Mansion Foundation founder Heather Beach. Refreshments will be homemade cookies and the meeting is free and open to the public. 

AUGUST 16-18

REVIVAL — Macedonia Baptist Church, located at 6643 Lockett Road in Rice, will hold revival services Wednesday, August 16 to Friday, August 18. Rev. Dr. Hilda Foster from Gravel Hill Baptist Church will preach on Wednesday, with Rev. Richard Bailey from Chester Grove Baptist Church delivering the message Thursday. Finally on Friday, Elder James Chalmer Jr. from Life Line Gospel Church will preach. Services begin at 7:30 p.m. each night. 

AUGUST 19 

BAKED POTATO SUPPER — The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host a baked potato supper on Saturday, Aug. 19, with the event running from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The supper will be held at the Prospect Firehouse, located at 45 Campbell Hill Road, including salad, dessert and a drink, all for a donation at the door. 

AUGUST 20 

HOMECOMING — First Rock Baptist Church of Prospect will observe its annual homecoming service on Sunday, Aug. 20, beginning with the morning worship at 11 a.m. Pastor James Hurt Jr. will deliver the message. The afternoon service will begin at 2:30 p.m., with Pastor Melvin Eanes of the Monroe Baptist Church delivering the sermon. Lunch will be served after morning worship. 

HOMECOMING — Midway Baptist Church, located at 837 Guinea Road in Farmville, will hold homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 20, beginning at 11 a.m. There will be no afternoon service. Homecoming dinner will be served after the 11 a.m. service. 

HOMECOMING — Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church, located at 1313 Cartersville Road in Cartersville, will celebrate their 176th homecoming with services beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20. Food and fellowship will follow the service. 

HOMECOMING — St. Andrews Baptist Church, located at 2100 Taro Road in Cullen, will hold homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 20. The church will also celebrate Family and Friends Day during the 11 a.m. service, with Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney delivering the message. 

AUGUST 21

NAACP MEETING — The Prince Edward County branch of the NAACP will meet on Monday, Aug. 21, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Moton Museum in Farmville. The guest speaker will be Dr. Barbara Johnson, superintendent of Prince Edward County Public Schools. 

AUGUST 21-23

REVIVAL — First Rock Baptist Church of Prospect will hold revival services from Monday, Aug. 21 to Wednesday, Aug. 23. On Monday, Evangelist Lillian Johnson of Calvary Baptist Church will preach. On Tuesday, it’ll be Rev. Bernice Smith of Jericho Baptist Church and on Wednesday, Rev. Barbara Forrester from Bethel Grove Baptist Church will deliver the message. Services start at 7 p.m. nightly. 

AUGUST 21-24

REVIVAL — St. Andrews Baptist Church, located at 2100 Taro Road in Cullen, will hold revival from Monday, Aug. 21 to Thursday, Aug. 24. Services start at 7 p.m. nightly, with Rev. Walter Fells, pastor of Mercy Seat Baptist Church delivering the message. 

AUGUST 21-25

REVIVAL — Midway Baptist Church, located at 837 Guinea Road in Farmville, will hold revival services from Monday, Aug. 21 to Friday, Aug. 25. Prayer and praise begins each night at 7 p.m., followed by worship service at 7:30 p.m. Pastor William Thomas from Mount Zion Second Baptist will preach on Monday. On Tuesday, it’ll be Pastor Howard Grooms from White Rock Baptist Church. On Wednesday, it’ll be Pastor Earl Walker from Fourth Mount Zion Baptist Church, with Pastor Larry Smith from Rocky Mount Baptist Church on Thursday. On Friday, Pastor Kippy Lundy from Third Liberty Baptist Church will deliver the message. 

AUGUST 26

ROCK THE BLOCK — The Town of Farmville will host “Rock the Block 2023” on Saturday, Aug. 26, with the event running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the 100 block of North Main Street and Crute Stage. There will be music, food trucks, a beer garden and lots of pop-up shops and community organizations on hand. Craft activities will be set up for kids. This activity will be free and open to the public. 

AUGUST 27

HOMECOMING — High Rock Baptist Church, located at 567 High Rock Road in Rice, will hold its annual homecoming celebration on Sunday, Aug. 27. Rev. Tara Owens from Destiny Worship Center in Amelia will be the guest speaker during the 11 a.m. service.

HOMECOMING — Antioch United Methodist Church will hold their homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 27, beginning at 10 a.m. Lunch will follow the service. 

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY — Beulah African Methodist Episcopal Church, located at 115 South Main Street in Farmville, will celebrate Family and Friends Day on Sunday, Aug. 27, beginning at 11 a.m. 

AUGUST 30 

ONE DAY REVIVAL — High Rock Baptist Church, located at 567 High Rock Road in Rice, will hold a one-day revival service on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Prayer and Praise starts at 7:30 p.m. with worship service beginning at 8 p.m. Rev. Dr. Cavell Phillips from Unity Community Church in Powhatan will deliver the message.

SEPTEMBER 16

FALL FESTIVAL AND HUNTING/FISHING EXPO — Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 6277 Cartersville Road in New Canton, will host a fall festival and hunting/fishing expo on Saturday, Sept. 16. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., including a bounce house, face painting, a petting zoo, fire trucks, antique cars, an archery range and .22 rifle range, along with corn hole, other games and a cake walk. The event is free, with hot dogs, drinks, chips and desserts served. 

INSTALLATION SERVICE — Green Creek New Site Baptist Church will hold an installation service for Pastor-Elect Rev. Alvin Witcher on Saturday, Sept. 16. The event begins at 2 p.m., with guest minister Rev. Larry Smith of Rocky Mount Baptist Church delivering the message. The Green Creek New Site Baptist Church Choir will provide the music, with dinner following the service. 

SEPTEMBER 19 

HISTORICAL SOCIETY — The Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society will meet at the Farmville Train Station, beginning at 7 p.m. There will be a powerpoint presentation on the Dunnington Mansion at Poplar Hill, with Dr. Heather Beach as the speaker. Beach is the founder of the Dunnington Mansion Foundation. 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located at 1835 Cumberland Road in Farmville, welcomes a new pastor, Jeffery Schroeder. Sunday School is at 10 a.m., with worship services at 11:15 a.m. Outside worship is available, by tuning to 1620 AM on the radio. 

HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP — Maysville Baptist Church, located at 13327 W. James Anderson Highway in Buckingham Courthouse, hosts a Homeschool Support Group the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The purpose of this group is to provide support and connection for homeschooling families in the area. There is no childcare provided. Anyone with questions can call 434-414-5292. 

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT — An Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 1301 Milnwood Avenue in Farmville. Meetings are held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Marion Kyner at 434-547-7850.  

NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH — New Bethel Baptist Church in Meherrin will hold worship services on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School will be held every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH — Heritage Baptist Church, located at 700 Milnwood Road in Farmville holds services each Sunday morning, with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m. A fellowship with donuts and coffee is held from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend. 

SOUP FOR THE SOUL — Cumberland Presbyterian Church will hold “Soup for the Soul” the third Tuesday of every month, beginning at 10 a.m. Church members prepare soup to be taken out to those who need a visit. The mission group meets at the church, located at 1835 Cumberland Road, three miles north of Farmville on Route 45. For more information, call Norma at 804-514-1135. 

CONFIDENT WOMEN MINISTRY — The Confident Women Ministry Worship Service will be held every Sunday at 3 p.m. online, via a conference call. The phone number to call in is 1-657-390-7012. 

THE AWAKENING — The Awakening Christian Circle, a Christian Rehab Support Group, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Dillwyn Library, 16266 N. James Madison Highway in Dillwyn. For more information, call Butch Manywaters Davis at (434) 983-8967. 

FARMVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Farmville United Methodist Church located at 212 High Street welcomes everyone to worship each Sunday. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by worship at 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FARMVILLE — First Baptist Church located at the corner of Main and Fourth Streets in Farmville hosts Sunday worship at 11 a.m. each Sunday. The Rev. Dr. James P. Ashton leads the services. At this time, face masks and social distancing are required inside of the sanctuary.

JERICHO BAPTIST CHURCH — Jericho Baptist Church located at 615 Franklin St., Farmville will host praise and worship in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. every Sunday. Social distancing and face masks required in the sanctuary. Rev. Dr. James H. Taylor III is the pastor.

SPEARS MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH — Spears Mountain Baptist Church is located at 106 Meadow Creek Road in Buckingham. Sunday Worship Service is at 10 a.m. Pastor Robert C. Wilson.

DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEETING — The Buckingham County Democratic Committee meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Agricultural Building in Buckingham County. The meetings are held at 54 Administration Lane in Buckingham, off Route 60. The Ag Building is next to the Arts Council Building.

AMATEUR RADIO MEETING — The Charlotte County Amateur Radio Club meets at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at the Drake’s Branch Municipal Building, located beside the new fire station. Any questions, contact Jason Byrum at (434) 944-9100.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DILLWYN — First Baptist Church of Dillwyn located at 16980 Oak St., Dillwyn hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

PIEDMONT CHURCH OF CHRIST — Piedmont Church of Christ located at 1405 North Main St., Farmville holds Bible study at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings, and the church service starts 10:30 a.m. They have Bible study on Sunday nights at 5 p.m. and a Bible study at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. The church has a free clothing giveaway on Thursdays from 1- 3 p.m. weather permitting.

PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH — Pisgah Baptist Church located at 202 Pisgah Road, Rice welcomes everyone each Sunday for Worship. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and worship starts at 11 a.m.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Farmville United Methodist Church (FUMC) is offering a Grief Support Group for those who have suffered recent losses or losses long ago. This is an ecumenical group welcoming anyone who has experienced a loss. The group meets at 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at FUMC, 212 High St. Participation in the discussion while attending the sessions is optional. You can join the group at any time. Call Rebecca Maxwell (434) 414-4562 or Tracey Oddo (434) 392-4686 for more information.

CHURCH SERVICES — Sharon Baptist Church in Cumberland offers three options to worship on Sundays: inside service at 10 a.m., masks are optional; 10 a.m. radio parking lot service on 89.7 FM. and YouTube service later Sunday afternoon. 

FARMVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH — Farmville Baptist Church at 132 N. Main St. holds Bible study at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday, followed at 11 a.m. by worship. Worship services are held in person and broadcast via Zoom. Specific details and more information can be found on the church website at www.farmvillebaptist.org. 

FARMVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Farmville Presbyterian Church at 200 West Third St. holds in-service worship at 11 a.m. every Sunday with Rev. Dr. Pete Smith. The church also livestreams their church Facebook page and posts services on YouTube (search for the church name). You can visit the website for more information, including sermon audio and special announcements, at www.farmvillepresbyterian.org or call the church office at 434-392-3829. 

FOOD DISTRIBUTION — Delma’s Pantry in Cumberland County will have curbside food distribution at Delma’s Pantry the second, third and fourth Fridays of the month at 9:30 a.m. each Friday. Senior boxes will be given out at the distributions.

VETERANS SERVICES — The American Legion Accredited Veterans Service Officers are available to see veterans and their family members at the Farmville VFW from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Veteran Service Officers may be reached at (434) 414-6504.

OLD GREEN BAPTIST — Old Green Baptist Church holds outdoor and indoor worship services at 11 a.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month until further notice. The Rev. Samuel F. Trent is the pastor.

MEMOIR WRITING GROUP – The group, which meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, encourages new people to join. The meetings take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Farmville Library’s main meeting room. Call Joan at (434)-607-1576 for more information. 

WORSHIP AND THE WORD – Appomattox Assembly of God meets every Sunday for a Worship and the Word service, beginning at 11 a.m. The church, led by new pastor Mark Bartow, is located at 1225 Confederate Boulevard in Appomattox.