Commending Remington Baptist Church.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Danny Diggs and 3 co-sponsors

The bill commends Remington Baptist Church for 150 years of worship, community service, youth programs, and mission work in Remington and Fauquier County.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2079ER)

Summary of SR 2079 (2026S1) – Commending Remington Baptist Church

Purpose and Intent

Recognition by the Virginia Senate of Remington Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary in 2026.

The resolution honors the church’s long-standing role in worship, community service, youth engagement, and mission work within Remington, Fauquier County, and beyond.

Key Provisions and Provisions Overview

The resolution states the Senate’s commendation for Remington Baptist Church, detailing its historical origins and milestones.

It outlines the church’s founding history:

Traces to 1874 in the area then known as Rappahannock Station.
Official founding date of February 13, 1876, with nine founding members.
Early leadership by first deacons Dr. John Burroughs and Sanford D. Embrey; early services conducted by traveling ministers.

Notable historical developments:

Construction of a permanent house of worship began in 1883; on-site brick production (over 75,000 bricks by John Dewey); building fully operational by 1889.
Name change from Regular Baptist Church of Rappahannock Station to Remington Baptist Church in 1898 following the incorporation of the Town of Remington in 1890.
Post-Depression and post-World War II leadership under Reverend John Houghton and Reverend Gareth Miller, with Miller establishing the church’s first full-time pastorate and Sunday services.

Community and youth involvement:

Large early Sunday school presence (1882) and ongoing programs for youth and vacation Bible school.
Active participation in local outreach, including food and clothing assistance, financial aid, and support for local events such as the Remington Fall Festival.

Mission and outreach:

Active support for mission work across Virginia, the United States, and internationally.
Emphasis on faith, hope, and fellowship as central to the church’s identity.

Affected Parties

Primary: Remington Baptist Church and its congregation.

Local community: Residents of Remington and surrounding Fauquier County, which benefit from church programs, outreach, and community engagement.

Broader religious and charitable communities through the church’s mission activities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Legislature: Virginia Senate.

Action: The resolution was introduced and laid on the Clerk’s Desk and presented on June 26, 2026.

Sponsors:

Primary patron: Senator Reeves.
Co-sponsors: Senator Hackworth and Senator Diggs.

Nature of action: Ceremonial commendation recognizing historical and community significance; does not create imposing legal duties or fiscal obligations.

Notable Details

Emphasizes Remington Baptist Church’s 150-year history, including its origins, growth, leadership, and ongoing community service.

Formal expression of admiration by the Senate, accompanying a formal copy for presentation to the church.