Salem Baptist Church has a long history in the area, dating back to the Civil War and the Battle of Chancellorsville. At that time, fighting took place around the church, which afterward served as a field hospital. The original structure and a monument are now part of Civil War tours. The current church was built in the 1950s.
This church provides a relaxed and contemporary worship atmosphere in a non-denominational congregation. The church features a Sunday nursery service and ample parking for its congregants. Behind the church is a small playground for the youngsters. The church is also active in a number of ministries.
Walnut Hills United Pentacostal Church is built of a congregation that elects its pastor and its leaders, owns its property, determines its budget, establishes its membership and conducts all business.
Walnut Hills United Pentacostal is an anointed apostolic pentecostal church providing an intimate worship experience and exciting ministry.
The Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center was added to the community in 2006. It is a multi-functional site for such things as trade shows, exhibits, banquets, receptions, business meetings and conventions. Options for facility use are the exhibition floor, The Grand Ballroom and meeting rooms. Events that often take place here are job fairs, craft shows, proms and fund-raisers. Past events include a Home and Garden Show, a Log Home Show and a Marine Half Marathon. Staff is trained to assist with promotion, production requirements, setup, tear-down and cleanup, ticket sales, event analysis and more or less according to the client's needs.
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the academic and physical development of children and adults. Hazelwild offers a day school, summer camp program, community riding program, University of Mary Washington equestrian program, American Interschool Riding Competition, and Heroes Therapeutic Riding Program.
Built in 1788, the Massaponax Baptist Church has a significant history. The church has had difficult times and wonderful periods. The church has one mission of sharing the message and love of Christ. If you are looking for a religious community to join, try Massaponax Baptist Church.
This Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of The Theotokos, which is derived from two Greek words: Theos, which means "God" and tikto, which is associated with giving birth. The title essentially means "the one who gives birth to God," a name that was used for the Virgin Mary at a council of the church that happened in Ephesus in the year 431, emphasizing that Christ was both fully God and fully human.
Emmanuel is an African Methodist Church located on Chatham Heights Road. The church offers Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. each week, with Sunday school at 9:30am. Emmanuel also hosts a weekly prayer service on Wednesdays at 7pm, followed by a Bible study at 7:30pm.
Bethel Reformed Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. The church offers a nursery with a window to the sanctuary and nursery helpers. Bethel celebrates the Lord's Supper on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Evening services are held the 2nd and 4th Sundays; please call for service times.
Strong Tower Ministries, an inter-denominational fellowship, describes itself as a local church with a global vision. The church has many ministries that focuses on the congregation including youth, seniors, singles, prayer, outreach and music among others. A full schedule of all church events and activities is available online.
Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4 is located in historic downtown on Princess Anne Street. This is one of the most historic lodges dating back to 1816, with recorded members since 1752. "Freemasonry is the oldest fraternal organzition in the world today" and this lodge is considered the "mother lodge of George Washington". Check out the website for monthly meetings and outings.
The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) was created to improve the quality of life for people with mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse problems. The board also seeks to prevent re-occurrence of these conditions from this location in the Stonewall Estates Group Home.
The England Run branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library provides residents of Fredericksburg with a variety of services. The library offers the following: a 90,000 volume collection of books, a spacious area with comfortable seating where individuals can browse books and read in front of an electric fireplace, 50 computers with Internet access, Wi-Fi, a theater that seats up to 180 people, a conference room, six meeting and group study rooms, free notary services and programs for individuals of all ages. Visit the library's Web site for a calendar of events or call for more information.
Wilburdale Park features a Little League Field and a basketball court; however, neither is lit. The park also has a picnic area, a playground and a tot lot. Usage of sites is free, on a first come, first served basis. It is possible to reserve a specific area through the Fairfax County website.
Tabernacle United Methodist Church was built at this location in 1954, with an expansion added in 2003. Tabernacle offers children's ministries, which include Sunday School, preschool through fifth grade and middle and high school curriculums. The church also offers education, including group studies, for youth and adults alike.
Zoan Baptist is the church with the red digital sign along Route 3 just west of Central Park. The church offers Bible study and youth group programs. The church holds worship services on Sunday mornings and study gatherings during the week.