An updated Black History Month slideshow
Every year Shiloh Old Site’s long-time member Herman K. Griffin updates his Black History Month PowerPoint presentation and shares it with all who are interested. Because of all that has...
So a better world might dawn…
Few years have been as tumultuous as 2020. Here in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as elsewhere, young and old alike have endured a deadly pandemic, periods of international unrest, increased racism, attempted...
Alms for the Poor
Nathaniel (Nate) Hvizdos, a member of Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), has published a book of his rap-like poetry entitled Alms for the Poor. Each of the 88 “alms” reflects...
Celebrating Grace G. Sprow
Although all of us at Shiloh Old Site mourn the loss of Grace Sprow’s caring spirit, melodious voice, and steady faith, we can’t help but give thanks for the many...
Sickle cell 2021 walk-a-thon
The Fredericksburg Area Sickle Cell Association (FASCA) has long received a significant measure of its support from the Shiloh Old Site church family. In the past, one of the ways this support was...
Celebrating Thurman Brooks
Although all of us at Shiloh Old Site mourn the loss of Thurman Brooks’ warm friendship and wry humor, we can’t help but remember with joy the many ways that...
New effort to help students
A group of concerned members within our congregation, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is hoping to design and implement a program that will be beneficial to our students...
Pastor B. H. Hester: Neutral on nothing
Neutral on nothing was the attitude of the Reverend B. H. Hester, who cared passionately about the world around him, both here in Fredericksburg and around the nation, even around...
Minister Curtis Edmonds, Jr.
Minister Curtis E. Edmonds, Jr., presented his “initial sermon” at an afternoon program at Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), Sunday, August 16, 2020. beginning at 3 p.m. The service is...
Elder Anderson Johnson: Inspired by God
Two members of Shiloh Old Site, Yvonne Johnson Carter and Vernon L. Carter, Jr., have created a lavishly illustrated book on the art, music, and other ministries of Elder Anderson...
Agents of healing, even in a time of pandemic
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw...
