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Joining Hickory Neck

We often get asked how I do I “join” Hickory Neck Church? The short answer is to come to Hickory Neck Church! We welcome anyone and everyone to join us for worship on Sunday mornings or at any of our church activities. We believe that first and foremost, membership in the Church means being part of a community that is drawn ever more deeply into relationship with God and our neighbor through Jesus Christ.”

Membership

For those who are interested in making a formal commitment of membership to the Episcopal Church and Hickory Neck, the membership process starts when you fill out the Member Registration Form. This allows us to record you and other members of your family as baptized members. Completing the form allows us to pray for you at the time of your birthday and wedding anniversary, as well as share important information regarding the life of the parish. Please return the Membership Registration Form either in the offering plate or to the church office.

Once we have received your form, we will issue you nametags you can use at church. We will also assign you a “Shepherd.” This is a person who will be your companion as you get to know Hickory Neck. They are a great resource for questions and guidance.

If you still have questions, please feel free to reach out to our clergy or call the church office. We would be happy to talk to you more about who we are and what we believe.

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What does Membership at Hickory Neck mean?

In addition to attendance on Sundays, one of the markers of membership at Hickory Neck is the investment of your time, talent, and treasure. Each member does this a bit differently and has to find the commitment(s) that best meets their gifts, availability, and interests. The good news is there are myriad opportunities for learning, fellowship, worship, and service.

At Hickory Neck, we want you to find opportunities to be fed. One opportunity that might especially be helpful is our annual Discovery Class. This is a great “Episcopal 101” class for those new to the tradition, or those wanting to brush up on what being an Episcopalian means, especially in our context. It’s also a great way to meet fellow newcomers and longtime members. Also keep an eye out for invitations to special events. These may include receptions, lunches, and dinners. These are great ways to meet parishioners and connect with the community.

At Hickory Neck, we also want you to find opportunities to feed others. Every Sunday dozens of parishioners help to conduct our services, teach Sunday School or Children’s Chapel, sing in the choir, and assist with the youth program or Nursery. Throughout the year parishioners also help the many charities we support, volunteer at the Fall Festival, and contribute to many other church events throughout the year, all of which bring us closer together as a congregation. The Ministry Guide will help you see the breadth of opportunities to feed others.

Ministry Guide

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Service Times

Regular Sunday Services

  • 7:30 AM: Godly Play (Facebook)
  • 8:00 AM: Holy Eucharist, Rite I (Historic Chapel)
  • 10:00 AM: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (New Chapel/Facebook/YouTube)
  • 10:00 AM Children's Chapel (New Chapel)
  • Livestream on Facebook and YouTube 10:00 AM service only

Pop-Up Prayers via Facebook Live

There are occasions when a Pop-Up Prayer time may change, please check our Facebook page for any time changes.
  • Tuesdays 12:00 PM: Noonday Prayer
  • Wednesdays 7:00 PM: Compline
  • Thursdays 8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
  • Fridays 4:00 PM: Evening Prayer

Location

Hickory Neck Episcopal Church
8300 Richmond Road
Toano, VA 23168

Contact Us
757-566-0276

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Welcome Visiting Services Leadership Belonging

Finding a church home is challenging. You want a place where you can be yourself, where you can bring your doubts, questions, and concerns, where you can be inspired and uplifted, and where you can find a greater purpose. Hickory Neck Episcopal Church does that and so much more. After you've taken some time to get to know us through our website, I hope you'll come and meet us in person. You are welcome here!

The Reverend Jennifer Andrews-Weckerly

About

What should I expect?

We want you to come just as you are. When you walk through our doors you may see people in suits and ties, but you will also see people in jeans and t-shirts. We want to make sure when you visit you are comfortable and that is all that matters to us. As long you come through our doors, we want to make sure you feel loved and welcomed. If you ever need anything, always feel free to connect with us. We love to hear from our new visitors.

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Worship, spiritual direction, pastoral care, and Christian formation are primary responsibilities of our priests. In addition, all baptized persons are ministers in the Church and we enjoy a strong partnership between ordained and lay persons at Hickory Neck. This passion for leadership thrives in our Vestry as well.

Worship Services

We are a group of dedicated individuals passionate about serving the Lord.

Worship, spiritual direction, pastoral care, and Christian formation are primary responsibilities of our priests. In addition, all baptized persons are ministers in the Church and we enjoy a strong partnership between ordained and lay persons at Hickory Neck. This passion for leadership thrives in our Vestry as well.

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We give thanks for your presence among us!

We would be honored to have you join Hickory Neck Episcopal Church. We hope that the following information will be helpful in understanding membership at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church.

Joining Hickory Neck Church

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“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

2 Corinthians 9:7-8

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Hickory Neck parishioners pledge to the General Fund which supports our annual operating budget. Our annual operating budget allows us to provide weekly worship, education, fellowship, pastoral care, and outreach to our community on a weekly basis. This weekly offering can only happen when we financially support the costs of administration, buildings and grounds maintenance, supplies, and salaries. We at Hickory Neck Church support working toward tithing, so the annual budget can be fully funded, providing support for our growing, thriving congregation.

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Stewardship is about being grateful, responsible stewards of the gifts we receive from God. The tradition of giving back to God and to the church comes from the Biblical practice of “tithing,” which means to give back a tenth of our earnings to God (Numbers 18:26). The Episcopal Church sees stewardship as more than simply contributing money to the church; it’s also about contributing time and talents and volunteering for ministry and mission. It’s about reaching out to build relationships from a perspective of abundance instead of scarcity.

Stewardship Campaign 2022

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In addition to supporting the general operating budget and ministries, there are other ways to contribute to Hickory Neck so that future generations can enjoy the blessing of our property and facilities. Check out the various funds that you can support.

Building Fund Endowment & Covenant Funds

Historic Chapel Preservation Fund