By Rev. Dr. Mark Charles I was told a story today about an individual in our town who was making payment on an account at a local business the week before Easter. As they were doing so the staff …
By Elizabeth Matthews Gracie’s Kitchen is not a new organization. It’s not being rebranded, making any major announcements or going in a new direction. It’s just a local soup kitchen that has …
By Elizabeth Matthews Pastor Tom Hawkes and his wife Ann did not relocate to Amelia Island from Charlotte, North Carolina for retirement, as many other people have. They came to tap into the …
By Eizabeth Matthews I’m sitting across from someone I’ve spoken to many times over text and through phone calls, but never in person. I struggled to connect the tattooed, bearded man, sporting a …
Barnabas Center Press Release Submitted by Nicola Barnack Director of Development Jan. 25, 2023 Volunteers from Memorial United Methodist Church and St. Peter's Episcopal Church with their citrus …
This year’s second Barnabas Center Fashion Show Honoring Hometown Heroes takes place Monday, Feb. 27, 5-8 p.m. at Mocama Beer Company. The event features a fashion show with Nassau County Hometown …
By Elizabeth Matthews The COVID impact was felt far and wide. During that time, three local pastors joined forces to reach people with the gospel and -- at the same time -- meet some …
Editor’s note: Nassau County’s many churches reach out into the community, finding and meeting needs that otherwise might not be met. Their sheer numbers and dedication to community service are …
First Presbyterian Church is supporting Barnabas Center to collect healthy food donations on Oct.13 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Publix Super Market at Island Walk (1421 Sadler Rd.). This effort …
The Nassau Habitat for Humanity board of directors recently pledged to increase the number of homes built in Nassau County from two per year to six per year, by 2026. This initiative has brought …