Union Baptist Church, Afton

12/01/2024

11/28/2024

Give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever.-1 Chronicles 16:34

11/19/2024

He summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”
Mark 8:34.

You are cordially invited to attend the ordination service for the Deacon Ministry on December 8, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., honoring the newly appointed Deacon-Elects: Odell Durrette-Vest and Tim Jackson of Union Baptist Church as well as Ricky Callinder of Oak Hill Baptist Church.

The service will be held at the Nelson Heritage Center in Arrington, VA

11/17/2024

❤️

Myrtle Thompson

August 16, 1930 – November 10, 2024

Myrtle T. Thompson, 94, of Afton, Virginia entered eternal rest on November 10, 2024, at The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA. She was born on August 16, 1930 to the late Willie T. and Bessie Smith Thompson.

Myrtle lived a life full of love and purpose, and will be lovingly remembered for her sense of humor, captivating storytelling, and love for her family and friends. She had an ability to connect with others, making everyone she met feel like a close friend.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her siblings, Fred T. Thompson, Mary T. Thompson, and Shirley M. Thompson; her daughter, Diane McCauley and son, Theodore “Teddy” Berkley.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Peggy Heath of Richmond, VA; Debra Berkley of Richmond, VA; and Roberta Thompson of Fredericksburg, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored deeply.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Union Baptist Church in Afton, VA. The viewing will take place approximately one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of The Colonnades and Hospice of the Piedmont for the care they provided to her over the last few years.

Arrangements by J. F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be expressed to the family via the guestbook. (www.jfbellfuneralservices.com)

10/30/2024

Join us in November!

Union Baptist Church, Afton

November Guest Preachers:

1st Sunday- Reverend Tommy Vaughn
2nd Sunday- Reverend Sheila Johnson
3rd Sunday- Reverend Bernard Wells 4th Sunday- Reverend Chauncey Brown

Sunday School at 10am
Service begins at 11am

09/28/2024

09/28/2024

The Lord loves when we are good stewards of His Blessings! It was truly a blessing for our Education Ministry to host the Three P’s Workshop: Preparing, Protecting, Providing for your family’s quality of life.

09/09/2024

The Youth Leaders enjoyed celebrating our future Kingdom Ambassadors, today! These brilliant scholars (many not pictured) Successfully completed their Summer Memorization challenge by learning the 23rd Psalm AND the LORD’s Prayer. The request was to be treated to lunch at Golden Corral for the grand prize, and as promised, the Youth leaders delivered! We are so proud of them!

09/09/2024

Are you ready to embrace the call to shepherd God's flock with love, wisdom, and dedication? We invite you to bring your gifts and leadership experience to our vibrant congregation as we journey together in faith, fellowship, and service. Join our devoted community as we seek a compassionate and visionary full-time Pastor to lead Union Baptist Church in Afton, Virginia!

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 783 Avon Rd, Afton VA 22920 (540) 456-6977 Pastoral Vacancy Announcement Position Title: Pastor

08/22/2024