Celebrating Christmas
Join us as we celebrate Christmas!
Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist
Sunday, December 21
10:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve Services
Wednesday, December 24
3:00 p.m.
5:00 pm.
Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 28
10:00 a.m.
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Celebrating Manakin’s Founders Day
Manakin’s 325th anniversary celebration continues with Founders Day on December 7.
During its 10:00 a.m. service, Manakin will mark its founding with Holy Eucharist from the Book of Common Prayer 1662. The Rt. Rev. Susan B. Haynes will officiate. There will also be a special presentation by Delegate Lee Ware and Senator Luther Ciphers. A reception will follow the 10:00 a.m. service.
All are welcome!
Manakin Church Bazaar
We are excited to welcome all to the Manakin Church Bazaar on November 22. The event, which takes place 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Denny Hall, will feature arts, crafts and more. There is no charge to attend, and a portion of the proceeds from sales will go to Manakin’s Outreach activities and projects. Stop by, check out all that is being offered, and shop for yourself and for holiday and special occasion gifts.
Manakin’s Annual Brunswick Stew Sale
Fall is in the air, and soon, so will the aroma of freshly made Brunswick Stew! Manakin’s Men of the Church are preparing for their annual stew sale, and if you are interested in enjoying some of this tasty stew, here is how you can get it.
Stew is sold by the quart, and each quart is $10.
We highly recommend you preorder your stew. Preorders will be accepted until October 8.
To place your order, visit the church’s online payment system at https://onrealm.org/manakin/give, select Brunswick Stew from the dropdown box. In the memo section, indicate how many quarts you want; enter your email address; and then follow the rest of the instructions and make your payment. You will receive an emailed receipt. Due to increased food costs, please consider including the service fee, so that stew profits are not reduced.
Pre-ordered stew must be picked up Friday, October 10, from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the cook site, located at the Midlothian Masonic Lodge, 13510 Westfield Road. The stew will be hot and ready to eat! Manakin is unable to store pre-sold quarts that are not picked up on October 10, so please make arrangements to pick up your pre-ordered stew.
On October 11, the public will be able to purchase quarts that weren’t presold. The public stew sale will take place 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Denny Hall at Manakin Church. Cost per quart is $10.
Blessing of the Animals Service
Join us as we come together with our beloved pets for the Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, September 28. We will meet at 1:00 p.m., outdoors in the church’s Prayer Garden. All pets are welcome!
Celebrating 325 Years of Ministry
Mark your calendars, and join Manakin Episcopal Church for our upcoming 325th Anniversary events.
Forum: The Manakin Foundation – Securing the next 325 years
September 28
9:00 a.m. in Denny Hall
Homecoming
October 5
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Services
Cookout luncheon following the 10:00 a.m. service with special music
Invite your friends old and new!
Forum: Who do we want to become in the next 325 years?
November 23
Speaker – The Rev. Gini DiStanislao
9:00 a.m. in Denny Hall
Founders Day
December 7
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist from the Book of Common Prayer 1662
The Rt. Rev. Susan B. Haynes officiating.
Special presentation by Delegate Lee Ware and Senator Luther Ciphers.
Reception following the 10:00 a.m. service.
Retracing our Huguenot and Anglican Roots
As part of Manakin’s 325th Anniversary celebration, 24 Manakin pilgrims embarked on an amazing journey to explore and research our Huguenot and Anglican roots in England and France.
Among the many places visited during the August trip: Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Canterbury; Normandy, Paris, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Each day featured prayers, a growing understanding of our church’s history, camaraderie, new experiences, and wonderful food.
We thank our pilgrims for sharing, during a Family Forum, the story of their adventure.
Holy Week Services
Manakin’s Holy Week services will take place:
Palm Sunday
April 13
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist II
9:00 a.m. – Family Forum – Making Palm Crosses
10:00 a.m. – Liturgy of the Palms (meet at the Bell Shelter for the start of the service) (in person and livestreamed)
Maundy Thursday
April 17
7:00 p.m. Service (in person and livestreamed)
Good Friday
April 18
12:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross in the Prayer Garden (weather permitting)
7:00 p.m. – Good Friday Liturgy (in person and livestreamed)
Easter
April 20
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist II
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist II (in person and livestreamed)
2025 Lenten Services and Programs
All are invited to join us for Manakin’s 2025 Lenten services and programs.
March 4
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
5:30 p.m.
Denny Hall
March 5
Ash Wednesday
Services at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays during Lent
Morning Prayer
8:45 a.m.
Wednesday Lenten Dinner Programs for Families
5:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Our family program will include watching portions of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” each week with a brief discussion on the theological references. Dinner for each week is as follows:
- March 12: Spaghetti – dinner provided
- March 19: Potluck – please bring something to share
- March 26: Pizza – dinner provided
- April 2: Potluck – please bring something to share
- April 9: Chick Fil A – dinner provided
April 10 (Tentative Date)
Day trip to the Museum of the Bible with tickets to see the play “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
Celebrating our 325th Anniversary
This year, Manakin celebrates its 325th anniversary! Our year-long goal will follow our Mission Statement with a focus on education, fellowship and worship, and we have several events planned to observe and celebrate our anniversary.
January 26
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Virginia’s Huguenot History
Speaker: Dr. Ann M. Woodlief, Associate Professor Emeritus of English, VCU; Ph.D. American Literature UNC Chapel Hill
January 29
Recognition of Manakin’s Anniversary at the Virginia General Assembly
The Resolution
March 23
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Key Events and People in Manakin’s History
Speaker: Roy McLeod
April 27
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Manakin’s History with the Monacan Indians
Speaker: The Rev. Canon Jim Smith
August 4 – 13
Pilgrimage to England and France
August 24
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Recap of the Manakin Trip to England and France
September 28
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Who are we after 325 years
October (Date TBD)
Homecoming
Please help us locate previous members so they can be included in the Homecoming celebration.
November 23
9:00 a.m.
Forum: Who Do We Want to Become in the Next 325 Years
Speaker: The Rev. Gini DiStanislao
December 7
9:00 a.m.
Forum with Bishop Susan Haynes
December 7
Founder’s Day Observance
If you have pictures of Manakin and parish events over the years, please send them to the Church office (office@manakin.org). We are putting together a book of our past and present to share.