Pumpkins & Pizza is this Friday 10/30

Pumpkins & Pizza day is this Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM! Pizza and cookies will be provided—just bring your own pumpkin to carve and decorate as we celebrate together. Be sure to RSVP using the QR code on the flyer so we can get an accurate headcount. We hope to see you there!

Dr. Tom Meeks Honored by Crossover Ministries

This month our very own St. Gilean, Dr. Tom Meeks, was awarded with the Compassionate Care Award for his service at Crossover Ministries. We are proud of Dr. Meeks and the way his practice of medicine has created an incredible testimony to the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Congratulations Tom!

Marriage Mini-Retreat

Community West is hosting a Marriage Mini-Retreat on November 7th, from 9 am to 2 pm. Please see their website for more information:

https://communitywestchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3906327

Adult Sunday School

Adult Sunday School continues this week with the fall series on church history. Cheryl Angus will teach on Constantine's battle for the empire, the bishops' battle for the divinity of Christ, and the meeting at Nicaea.

Hope to see you all!

Women's

Fellowship Opportunities

St. Giles’ Women’s Fellowship Tuesday Morning Calendar Fall Semester 2026

James 4:8 “Draw Near to God, and He will draw near to you.”

“The Prophecies of Isaiah” Led by Rev. Rebecca Modrzynski

November 10, 17 and December 1 and 8 (we will not meet on November 24)

December 15 – Gather to write Christmas cards to shut-ins and watch a Christmas movie together.

If you have any questions, please contact Yolande Long, Moderator 804-357-3494 or yolande.a.long@gmail.com

You are invited to FIRST THURSDAY BOOK CLUB on November 5th 

BOOK CLUB is on the morning of November 5 at 10:00 AM. In the St. Giles' parlor ( Welcome Center ). Robert Wright will be facilitating a fascinating presentation of Miriam of Magdala .His in depth research and the creativity of his presentation promises to make the November book club another memorable one. Lunch will follow the meeting for those whose schedules allow. 

LAUGHTER & LUNCH

Laughter therapy happens when those wonderful endorphins flow when you laugh! God revealed the truth that "Laughter is good medicine " in Proverbs 17:22 long before science announced this God given truth! The monthly meeting of Laughter and Lunch will meet as usual on the second Thursday, (November 12) at 11:30 at the home of Susan Herring . If you are interested in coming, call or text Susan at 804 514 1621 for details.

With fall approaching, all our friends in Southwest Virginia are going to need warm clothes and shoes. The clothing bin is outside the church office.

Also, our friends who need food from the food pantry are still in need. So, the next time you are in the grocery store, please pick up a few items for the pantry. This bin is in the foyer across from the office.