Family Expo, Farmer’s Market opening in church lot
Opening day of the Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market will be May 4, in the parking lot at Culpeper Baptist Church, and the Touch a Truck and Family Expo, with great community partners, will be held that afternoon.
The Farmer’s Market runs 7:30 a.m. to noon.
The Mom2Mom Family Expo, featuring Touch a Truck, will be 2-4 p.m., featuring face paint, a moon bounce, kids activities, food and community resources. Kona Ice will be onsite raising funds for Mom2Mom, along with a raffle for Culpeper Foster Care.
Make a joyful noise at Sonrise Saturday
Kids ages 4-11 are invited to Sonrise Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon on April 27, at Culpeper Presbyterian Church.
Youth will sing, make instruments and play instruments as they make a joyful noise. The free event also includes games, snacks and fun! Register at culpeperpresbyterian.org.
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National Day of Prayer is next month
A local observance of the 72nd Annual Day of Prayer will be held at noon on May 2, in the courtyard of the Culpeper County Courthouse on West Davis Street. The theme is, “Lift up the word. Light up the world.”
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman, according to nationaldayofprayer.org.
The Carter Family Sound at Jeffersonton Baptist Church
Ronnie Williams and The Carter Family Sound will appear in concert May 4, at the Jeffersonton Baptist Church. The music will begin at 6:30 p.m., preceded by a spaghetti dinner from 5-6:15 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but donations will be accepted.
Williams said the show “will honor Mother Maybelle Carter and all mothers in celebration of Mothers’ Day.” Randy Sheads and Friends will open the show. Williams plays guitar and autoharp in the Mother Maybelle Carter style.
Spring revival at Beulah Baptist
Beulah Baptist Church extends an invitation to everyone to its upcoming Spring Revival events at 7 p.m. on April 24, at the church, located at 9297 Eggbornsville Road in Culpeper. The guest preacher will be Dr. Tracey Holley from Mount Olive Baptist Church in Culpeper.
“We would be honored if you would join us for worship,” according to a church release. Questions? Contact Beulah Pastor, Dr. Kenneth Pitts, at 540/937-5563 or bbc9297@gmail.com.
Clark to be special speaker for Missionary Outreach Day
Beulah Baptist Church is hosting Missionary Outreach Day at 4 p.m., on Sunday, April 28. Pastor Reginald Clark from Antioch Baptist Church in Goochland will be the guest preacher.
Sunday School is at 10 a.m. and morning worship is at 11 a.m., followed by a delicious meal in the Butler Bannister Fellowship Hall. “We would be honored if you would join us for worship,” according to a church release.
Virginia Baptist Historical Society annual meeting at CBC
Culpeper Baptist Church will host the annual meeting of Virginia Baptist Historical Society on Tuesday, May 14, an opportunity to learn about Culpeper’s significant role in the story of religious liberty in the country.
Dr. John Ragosta will be the keynote speaker.
Dinner is at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, followed by the annual meeting at 7:15 p.m. in the sanctuary. It is free and open to the public.
Register and pay for dinner at baptistheritage.org/meeting.
Flea market upcoming in May at CUMC
The Betty Newhouse Circle Flea Market will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, in the parking lot at Culpeper United Methodist Church on Oaklawn Drive. Interested in reserving a space? Call 540/547-2627.
Amissville United Methodist Men fish fry
Amissville United Methodist holds Adult Sunday School at 9 a.m. in the social hall of the church, located at 14760 Lee Highway. Sunday service is at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. Zoom and livestream services are also available.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Bible Study with Frank Fishback is at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, both in the social hall.
United Methodist Men will serve up a a fish fry in the social hall from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, promising good food, good music and a good time.
Need of the Week: pantry items
The Culpeper Food Closet is a community outreach ministry created and supported by St. Stephens Episcopal Church. They depend on donations of food and personal items, as well as financial support from the community.
Every week, the food closet posts a few items they need, but any donation is gratefully accepted. The needs this week are pantry items: flour, sugar, cornmeal, rice, condiments, vegetable oil, Spam and side dishes.
Drop off donations 9 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday, at 120 N. Commerce St. in Culpeper. See ststephensculpeper.net/culpeper-food-closet or visit them on Facebook. Contact culpeperfoodcloset@gmail.com or 540/825-1177.
Three Sunday services at community church
Mountain View Community Church holds a trio of Sunday morning services — at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. — at the Culpeper campus, located at 16088 Rogers Road.
Children’s programs are available for babies-4th grade at the 8:30 a.m. service only. Loop (5th and 6th grade) and Surge (7th and 8th grade) are available at the 10 and 11:30 a.m. services.
Listen to the 10 a.m. service at mountainviewcc.net or mountainviewcc on Facebook.
Celebrate Recovery: 12-step program
Struggling with life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits? Ready for change?
“CELEBRATE RECOVERY—A Christ-Centered 12 Step Program” meets 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the S.E.E. Recovery Center, located at 710 U.S. Ave., in Culpeper.
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