This year The Fork Church is observing its 300th anniversary of the founding of our St. Martin’s Parish in 1726. To mark this momentous occasion, several events have already happened. Don’t miss the FINAL EVENT ON NOVEMBER 11 as we commemorate three centuries of worship, community, and service: Please join us for Holy Eucharist –
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Fork Church is happy to announce that the Rev. Nanette Woodworth has been appointed as part-time Interim Priest in Charge, beginning October 1. She will be working 20 hours per week. Her contract is for one year, although it may be extended if necessary, or shortened by mutual agreement if a permanent priest is selected
Adult Sunday School The Adult Sunday School has resumed class after its summer break with a new engaging study of the Bible. The class will meet at Parish House at 9:05 am each Sunday. Please join us this fall! Children’s Sunday School Children’s Sunday School with Godly Play Storytelling, Wondering, & Liturgical Projects is
Two women’s book groups meet on alternate Thursdays: BBC (Becoming Beloved Community) Book Group – formerly known as WOW – is reading For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional by Hanna Reichel. Kathy Thomas leads the group by Zoom. Contact Kathy at 804-852-6823 if you are interested in joining the BBC Women’s Book Group.
The Parish Choir rehearses each Sunday from 9:15 to 9:50 and 11:15-12:00. The choir members have returned to the loft as temperatures have begun to cool. New singers are always welcome! The choir will soon begin rehearsing music for the 300th Celebration on November 11. Please contact Melissa Hawks (pianohawks@gmail.com, 804-687-7006) if interested.
The Men’s Book Group is reading Listening to the Law by Amy Coney Barrett. Plan to join the men of Fork Church every other Friday at 8:00 am at Classic Coffee, Tea and Books in Ashland. Contact theforkchurch@gmail.com.
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, Virginia commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and 240th anniversary of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. The Voices of Freedom Tour celebrates the courage of those who demanded liberty when dissent was still illegal. On August 15, from 9:00 am – 4:00
The Episcopal Church emerged from the Church of England in the British colonies in America, and we remain in communion with the Church of England. As Episcopalians and Anglicans, our particular Christian heritage and ecclesial genealogy must be traced back to the arrival of Christianity in the British Isles. To this end, since January 18,
This year, our Faith & Film Study is in two parts: A Lenten Study looking at Movies about the English Reformation and the beginnings of Anglicanism (16th- 17th centuries) and A Paschal (Easter) Study looking at Movies about the Modern Church (18th-20th centuries) We’ve just concluded the Lenten series and are starting our
The Fork Church welcomed two new Vestry members at its installation service March 1, 2026, and expressed appreciation to two outgoing members. Patty Skjei and Elizabeth Berry are the two outgoing members who have served their term. New members taking their place are Rachel Robleto and Jan Donovan. Remaining on the Vestry are Janet Taylor