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,
The Men’s Book Group is now reading The New Concise History of the Crusades by Thomas F. Madden. Plan to join the men of Fork Church every other Thursday at 8:00 am at Classic Coffee, Tea and Books in Ashland. Contact theforkchurch@gmail.com or call Father Nik at 804-291-6124 to learn more.
Two women’s book groups meet on alternate Thursdays: BBC (Becoming Beloved Community) Book Group – formerly known as WOW – is reading How to End Christian Nationalism, by Amanda Tyler. 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. YAY (Young and Younger)
Adult Sunday School’s Spring study is an engaging look at Reading the Gospels Spiritually with the Gospel according to John. The class meets at Parish House at 9:05 am each Sunday. Please join us!
Godly Play Sunday school welcomes children ages 3-10. Under the leadership of Director of Christian Education for Children, Katherine Forti-Vargas, Godly Play is held in the Parish House during the first half of the Liturgy each Sunday. The children then join the congregation in the church for Communion. Contact Katherine at kafortivargas@gmail.com to learn more about
The Parish Choir rehearses each Sunday from 9:15 to 9:50 and 11:15-12:00. New singers are always welcome! Please contact Melissa Hawks (pianohawks@gmail.com, 804-687-7006) if interested.
The Weekly Morning Prayer Group meets each Wednesday at 10 am, with the Eucharist with Healing Prayers on the first Wednesday of each month. All in need of healing prayers are invited and encouraged to come. As always, we welcome visitors to Fork Church! For more information, email us at theforkchurch@gmail.com or call 804-227-3413.
Harrison Smith and Esmond McKoy were installed as new Vestry members when Father Nik Forti and the congregation commissioned the Vestry on Sunday, March 9. Continuing on the Vestry are Patty Skjei (Senior Warden), Janet Taylor (Junior Warden), Lynda Wright and Elizabeth Berry. Click here for ministry assignments and to learn more about the Vestry.
We are excited to be making plans for the 2026 celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Fork Church of St. Martin’s Parish. Two committees have been formed – one to look back at our history and the other to look forward to discern who God is calling us to be and where we are
We will receive an Episcopal Visit from the Rt Rev’d Susan Goff, retired Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Virginia on April 6. Four Confirmands will be Confirmed on that date. A reception in the Parish Hall will follow. Please join us on this special Sunday!