Religious Opportunities

There are a number of Protestant churches throughout the Buckingham County. Please refer to your local telephone directory for names, telephone numbers, and locations.

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Petersville Baptist Church Homecoming 2007

The following information was provided by the James River Baptist Association

Established in 1832, the James River Baptist Association is a group of 20 Baptist churches located in the counties of Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, and Nelson. They Join together to promote a helpful and friendly fellowship among the member churches and with the community-at-large. They cooperate with the Baptist General Association of Virginia and the Southern Baptist Convention. Their goal is to reach people with the love and grace of Jesus Christ and to bring them into fellowship with other believers.

The James River Baptist Associational Office is located at 990 Main Street, Dillwyn. We are open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Work of the association is coordinated through this office.

Most of our churches offer Sunday School at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. every Sunday. Many offer mid-week prayer services as well. All are welcome to come and worship in out midst. Please phone the individual church for service times and additional program information.

Churches located in Buckingham County:

Antioch Baptist Church
2810 Greenway Road
Winginia, VA 24599
434-969-7777
Pastor: Rev. Jennings B. Duncan III

Arvon Baptist Church
28530 N. James Anderson Highway
Arvonia, VA 23004
434-581-3070
Interim Pastor: Rev. George Woods

Bethlehem Baptist Church
393 Winfrey Inez Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
434-983-2493
Pastor:

Cedar Baptist Church
3932 Bell Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
434-983-3992
Pastor: Rev. Tommy Armstrong

Enon Baptist Church
9120 Andersonville Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
Pastor: Rev. Mike Reynolds

Goshen Baptist Church
2381 Axtell Road
Howardsville, VA 24562
Pastor: Dr. Rick Binderup
434-286-3150

Mount Tabor Baptist Church
Bridgeport Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
434-286-2407
Pastor: Rev. James Davenport

Mulberry Grove Baptist Church
1095 Mulberry Grove Road
Buckingham, VA 23921
434-969-1075
Pastor: Rev. Michael Jordan

Buckingham Baptist Church
24722 N. James Madison Highway
New Canton, VA 23123
434-581-3820
Pastor: Richard Long

Chestnut Grove Baptist Church
2490 Chestnut Grove Road
Appomattox, VA 24522
434-574-2276
Rev. Scott Adams

First Baptist Church – Dillwyn
Main Street
Dillwyn, VA 23936
434-983-3368
Pastor: Rev. Jimmy Dunn

Jones Chapel Baptist Church
947 Trents Mill Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
Pastor: Rev. Jim Lamb
804-794-1172

Mount Zion Baptist Church
6277 Cartersville Road
New Canton, VA 23123
434-581-1024
Pastor: Rev. Adam Tyler

Sharon Baptist Church
Sharon Church Road
Scottsville, VA 24590
Pastor: Rev. Perry Clore
434-983-3320

LOTUS – Light Of Truth Universal Shrine

Dedicated to the Light of all faiths and to world peace, The Light Of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS) is unique in the world. LOTUS is the first interfaith Shrine to include altars for all faiths known and yet unknown. It is the creation of renowned interfaith teacher and humanitarian and founder of Integral Yoga, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Opened in July 1986, LOTUS is the realization of Sri Swami Satchidananda’s universal teaching that “Truth is One, Paths are Many”, and embodies his efforts to foster religious harmony throughout the world.

Built in the shape of a lotus blossom, the ancient symbol for the spiritual unfoldment of the soul, the Shrine is a sanctuary for silent meditation, contemplation, and prayer - a place where people of all backgrounds come together under one roof to honor their individual traditions while realizing the ultimate spiritual unity of all.

Visitor Information

LOTUS, LOTUS Visitors’ Center and Gift Shop are open year round, except during certain religious holidays and weather permitting. Please call prior to visiting to confirm that the Shrine is open. Please wear modest attire appropriate for a place of worship, such as slacks and shirts, skirts and blouses, or dresses.

Group Meditation:

12 – 12:30pm every day

General visits and private contemplation:

November–March

Mon–Thur 11:30am–12:00pm; 2:00pm–5:00pm

Friday 11:30am–12:00pm; 2:00pm–5:00pm; 7:30pm–9:30pm

Sat–Sun 10:00am–5:00pm

April–October

Mon–Thurs 10:00am–12:00pm; 2:00pm–5:00pm

Friday 10:00am–12:00pm; 2:00pm–5:00pm; 7:30pm–9:30pm

Sat–Sun 10:00am–6:00pm

Directions and More Information

LOTUS is located at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckinham, VA, on Route 604, between Routes 56 and 601. For detailed driving directions and additional information, please visit www.lotus.org or call the LOTUS reception at 1.434.969.4052 during LOTUS opening hours or 1.434.969.3121 ext 108 after hours. (Information courtesy Chitra Stern, Yogaville)