Welcome to Christ Presbyterian Parish!

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!
~Psalm 118:24~


Our Mission: "We are a dedicated community of believers that endeavors to demonstrate God's love to the world in which we live and serve."

Three Churches - One Congregation - Three Locations

Arvon Presbyterian Church, Arvonia, VA
239 Morgan's Hill Road
(First & Third Sundays of each month*)

Fork Union Presbyterian Church, Fork Union, VA
4464 James Madison Highway
(Second & Fourth Sundays of each month*)

Trinity Presbyterian Church, New Canton, VA
3870 CG Woodson Road
(Fifth Sundays)

All Sunday Worship Services are 11:00 am

Mailing Address: PO Box 464 * Fork Union , VA * 23055-0464

Email: ChristParish@kinex.net

We Welcome You..
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Christ Presbyterian Parish is comprised of three neighboring churches: Arvon, located in Arvonia, Virginia, Trinity, located in New Canton and the Presbyterian Church at Fork Union. We worship at each church on a rotating schedule; services are held at Arvon Church on the first and third Sundays of each month, Fork Union Church on the second and fourth Sundays, and for those months with a fifth Sunday, we worship at Trinity~New Canton. All Sunday services are 11:00 am.

* Please note that as a result of the January 15, 2009 fire at Arvon Church, we are worshiping at Fork Union Presbyterian Church on the first through fourth Sundays until the Arvon Sanctuary is rebuilt. Arvon Church expresses its deepest gratitude for the prayers, hospitality and support of the Fork Union congregation during this difficult time.

Although we meet in three different locations, we see ourselves as one congregation, governed by one Tri-Session that meets monthly.

We offer you many opportunities for worship, fellowship and service.

All Are Welcome Here...

We come to worship each Sunday morning  from all walks of life and from many different backgrounds. Some of us may be happy, some sad, some in mourning or in pain, some thankful, some in fear, some in doubt, some seeking answers and some simply from a sense of tradition. No matter your circumstances or background, you are welcome here. We believe the church is the perfect place for imperfect people!

We Invite You...

We invite you to join us in worship each Sunday morning.

We are a Presbyterian Parish, and we follow the essential tenets of the Reformed Tradition. and "The Five Solas"

Through the reading, study, preaching and hearing of the Word, coupled with song and Sacrament, we meet together each Sunday morning to offer our praise and thanks to the Triune God; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
 
Please Join Us...

The first Sunday of each month is Fellowship Sunday. We invite you to join us for breakfast at 9:30 am. We encourage you to "bring a friend" on Fellowship Sunday and warmly welcome anyone who may be visiting!

"Here there are no strangers, just friends we haven't met yet!"

We Worship Together...

On the first through fourth Sunday mornings each month, when we worship in Arvon or Fork Union, we have Sunday School for both children and adults, beginning at 10:00 am. There is no Sunday School on the fifth Sundays at Trinity~New Canton. We also offer a special worship experience called "Jesus Time" for our younger members each Sunday during the Worship Service.

We share the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper quarterly or otherwise as determined by the Session. We offer Communion on World Communion Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve, as well.

For those to whom God speaks through the music of the church, we have a choir that is open to all who enjoy singing God's praise and assisting in leading the worship service. Special choir programs are held during the year to reflect the church calendar.

We Serve Together...

Study and fellowship are in vain if they do not shape our behavior. We believe that God has called us to be of service to others.

We support several missions and missionaries within the United States and throughout the world.

We support many local charities and missions, both through the efforts of individual members and the church as a whole. We work with charitable organizations that provide services to those living in Fluvanna, Buckingham and nearby areas of Cumberland Counties.

When ever possible, we attempt to respond to the specific needs of those in our church family during difficult times. This assistance can take many forms, but is always done with respect, care, love and prayer.

The small, family oriented nature of our congregation allows each individual a unique opportunity to utilize their time and talents in ways to serve our Lord, the congregation and the church at large.

We invite you to join with us in fellowship as we worship, study and serve our Lord Jesus Christ together!

And all God's people said, "Amen! "


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Special Announcements. Upcoming Parish & community events

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER - 2012 schedule, as approved by Session:

March 11, 2012: Fork Union
 
Maundy Thursday: April 5, 2012 Fork Union

July 29, 2012: Trinity

World Communion Sunday:  October 7, 2012, Arvon

Christmas Eve: December 24, 2012, Fork Union

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS... for Arvon, Fork Union and Trinity Churches were approved by Session to be held Sunday, February 12, 2012, immediately following worship service.

ANYONE FOR FITNESS, FUN AND FLEXIBILITY?

Bob Fermoyle, one of our congregation, is using his talent as a Certified Personal Trainer and Silver Sneakers Instructor to provide a new activity in the Fork Union Fellowship Hall for us!

We meet at 6:00 pm Wednesday evenings for an hour of fellowship, fun and mild exercise!.

 bobandjanferm@gmail.com

Commissioned Ruling Elder

ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27TH Joe Allmond was officially commissioned as our CRE - Commissioned Ruling Elder during the morning session of the 90th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of the Peaks in Farmville. Joe will now be able to serve as full time pastor of the Parish churches, and was commissioned to all five functions, including preaching, moderating the session, officiating at the sacraments of the Lord's Supper and Baptism, and conducting weddings. He will also have a "voice and vote" at meetings of the Presbytery of the Peaks. On November 13 we had the Commissioning Celebration to mark this event in the life of the Parish.

Arvon Fire Update

Construction is finishing!

The contractor has completed the work on the restoration of the Sanctuary portion of the building.

All that remains to be done is to rebuild the front steps to meet modern codes and repair the counters and the floor in the social hall and kitchen.

Background...

On January 15, 2009 the Sanctuary of the Arvon Church, built in 1885, was destroyed by fire. Through God's grace, the attached Annex of the building was spared any major damage.

On June 9, 2009, at a Special Called Meeting, the Arvon Session voted to begin the rebuilding process.

We are restoring the building to its historic original design, as much as modern codes and building practices permit.

Construction began in April 2010, and as of September 25, the building exterior was largely complete, complete with windows with historic glass fashioned by a local craftsman, Wayne Cain.

Praise God! We were able to re-use most of the original pews, Commnion Table, pulpit chairs, the original pulpit lectern and the pulpit Bible!
 
If you would like to lend your time, talents or financial support to the rebuilding effort, please email us!

ChristParish@kinex.net

Birthdays and Anniversaries

February Birthdays and Anniversaries

February 1st: Maggie Rudiger
February 1st: Rob Brown
February 4th: Dennis Brown
February 6th: Austin Seay
February 8th: Jason Brown
February 11th: Dalton Shiflet
February 13th: Terrell Fuqua
February 14th: Randell Bashore
February 18th: Eunice Chambers
February 19th: Hamden (Buttons) Seay
February 24th: Janet Shelton
February 26th: Walter Shiflet

Our Church Leadership

Our organist is Ms. Evelyn Watts.

The Clerk of the Arvon Session is Ms. Peggy Johnson

The Clerk of the Fork Union and Tri-Sessions is Ms. Evelyn Watts

The Treasurer and "Acting Clerk" of the Trinity Session is Ms. Margaret Ann Seay. Ms. Helen Fuqua is the Clerk.

Our Commissioned Ruling Elder (Lay Pastor) is Mr. Joe Allmond

Links


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