This Week's Announcements
Cornerstone Office hours this week: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm
Join the Seniors Ministry in July praying for the Unreached, Unengaged, Peoples Group right here in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Unreached within Reach
In Fredericksburg, VA, while traditional “frontier” Unreached Unengaged People Groups are typically international, local ministry groups define unreached and unengaged domestic populations based on their socioeconomic, cultural, or lifestyle backgrounds. The following are the most notable unengaged and unreached demographics locally:
- International Immigrant Populations: Specific non-English speaking immigrant communities in the Route 1 and Massaponax corridors (e.g., Hispanic, East Asian, and Middle Eastern residents). While some broader ethnic churches exist, distinct sub-groups remain isolated due to language and cultural barriers.
- College Students (UMW): The student population at the University of Mary Washington often falls into an unengaged category. Traditional campus ministries miss a large segment of the secular, transient, or unchurched student body.
- The Unhoused Population: Individuals and families facing housing instability in Fredericksburg represent a highly unreached and marginalized community.
- Individuals in Substance Recovery: Those struggling with addiction and substance use disorders.
Join the Seniors Ministry for Lunch, Wednesday, July 15th, at Sam’s Pizza & Subs, 3996 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA, 22408. All you youngsters under 55 are welcome too!
New Members Class will be offered Saturday, July 18th, 9:30am-10:30am. If you are new to Cornerstone or new in faith, this pastor led class is for you! A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary.
Coming up:
Sunday, July 26th, Youth Pool Day, 1:00-4:00pm
Sunday, August 16th, Children’s End of Summer Pool Party, 1:00-4:00pm
Sunday, August 23rd Ladies Lunch Out, following second service
Thursday, August 20th, Night for Families activities resume
Sunday, August 30th, 5th Sunday Potluck, following second service