Church homecomings on the horizon

► First Baptist Church in Washington is holding a homecoming following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The half day service will take place Sunday, Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. at the church location, 687 Main St in Washington. The morning service’s guest preacher will be Rev. Miranda Williams, associate of Washington D.C.-based Spirit of Peace Baptist Church. musical guests will be Sis. Laura W. Nelson and Family of Culpeper.

► Slate Mills Baptist Church on Aug. 14 is hosting its annual Homecoming with Rev. Jon Heddleston, formerly of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville, as a special speaker. Services will begin at 11 a.m. with a luncheon immediately following services. For more information, contact Tommy Brown at 540-5473940.

► Shiloh Baptist Church on Aug. 21 we will have a homecoming with morning service at 11 a.m. Box lunch will be served from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bishop Carroll A. Baltimore will speak at 3 p.m. Masks are required.