Farnham & St. John's Episcopal Churches of Richmond County

Farnham & St. John's Episcopal Churches of Richmond County Services: 10AM at St. John’s (Warsaw) 1st and 3rd Sundays, N.Farnham (Farnham)2nd and 4th Sundays.

St. John’s Cemetery Committee remembered those who sacrificed by placing flags for Memorial Day.
05/27/2026

St. John’s Cemetery Committee remembered those who sacrificed by placing flags for Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

One of the many great benefits of a small, integrated independent school is the opportunity for students across grade levels to learn from, support, and inspire one another every day.

Here, eighth grader and waterman Mead Smith lends a hand to fourth grader Eli Messinger, teaching him how to tie an overhand loop knot for his upcoming watershed project.

04/20/2026

Built in 1835, St. John's Episcopal Church in Warsaw, Virginia replaced the ca. 1732 Lunenburg Parish Lower Church abandoned after the American Revolution and the disestablishment of the Anglican Church. After the disestablishment of the Anglican Church, some colonial Anglican churches were occupied by different denominations while others fell into ruins.

Featuring Flemish-bond brick and Classical Revival design, St. John's exemplifies revitalization of the Episcopal Church in Virginia under Rt. Rev. Richard Channing Moore, second bishop of Virginia (1814-1841). Rt. Rev. Moore, who revived old parishes and rebuilt ruined churches, inspired young rectors, including the Rev. George Washington Nelson who revived North Farnham, Cople, and Lunenburg parishes.

Parishioners of all ages are decorating St. John’s for Easter morning❤️
04/04/2026

Parishioners of all ages are decorating St. John’s for Easter morning❤️

Thank you to all who attended our fundraising dinner on March 28th! The ECW of Richmond County presented $1000 checks to...
03/31/2026

Thank you to all who attended our fundraising dinner on March 28th! The ECW of Richmond County presented $1000 checks to Brittany Claiborne of The Haven, Jean Light of the Boys and Girls Club of Richmond County, and Aime Jenkins of the Salvation Army. All three women spoke about the important work their organizations do for our community. We appreciate everyone who supports our events, because it allows us to serve our community through groups like these.

03/25/2026

This is what dedication looks like! ❤️ 💪

Arline, Mike and Fran have been showing up for Liz Patton’s group fitness classes for nearly 20 years… and they’re still going strong in their 80s. Absolute legends. 🤩

Proof that consistency pays off, friendships grow stronger, and it’s never too late (or too early) to keep moving.

Fitness friends for life ❤️

03/15/2026

FACES & PLACES OF THE NORTHERN NECK - Stan Terhune

For nearly 50 years, Stan Terhune quietly helped fuel the Northern Neck—running a family business that dates back to 1914.

But ask him what he loves most about living here and his answer is simple:

“What is there not to enjoy?”

From growing up in Sharps to becoming known as “GrandStan,” Stan’s story is one of community, relationships, and a lifetime spent serving the people around him.

Read the newest Faces & Places of the Northern Neck story here: https://www.bayriverrealty.com/blog/faces-places-northern-neck-stan-terhune/

03/10/2026

Early history of North Farnham Parish and North Farnham Episcopal Church in Richmond County, Virginia

Sir William Berkley grant to Moore Fauntleroy of 5,350 acres on both sides "of a Creeke called Farnham," May 22, 1650. This is the first time the name "Farnham" appears. The Fauntleroy home in England was at Farnham in Surry County. The parish is believed to have taken its name from this "Farnham grant."

The first church known to be built (ca. 1656) in what is now Richmond County stood at the head of Farnham Creek and became known as Farnham Church.

Farnham Parish was divided into North Farnham Parish and South Farnham Parish in about 1683. The Rappahannock River separated the two parishes. North Farnham Parish included all that part on the north side of the river that lay between the east branch of Morattico Creek and Rappahannock Creek (Cat Point). South Farnham Parish included that part of old Farnham Parish on the south side of the river and extended from Middlesex County line to what is now Mount Landing Creek.

By an act of the General Assembly on May 5, 1732, North Farnham Parish was divided into two parishes, North Farnham and Lunenburg.

The replacement of the first North Farnham Church is given by an order of Council on October 17, 1733, settling a dispute between "the inhabitants and vestry of that parish."

Evidence that the present North Farnham Parish Church was completed in 1737 is given by a court order dated February 7, 1737, that "Upon the motion of Samuell Peachy, Gent., It is ordered that Mr. George Glascock, Thomas Glascock, & John Smith view the Roads out of Farnham Neck to the new church and make Report which Road will be most convenient for p'sons living in said Neck to go to the said New Church." Richmond County Orders X, 494.

The Reverend William McKay served as rector of North Farnham Parish from 1754 to 1774.

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5987 Richmond Road
Warsaw, VA
22572

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Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 10am - 11am

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