Fredericksburg United Methodist Church held its first “Be the Church” Sunday on Nov. 16.

“Over 100 church members participated in this unique way to serve God by leaving the building to do work projects in the community,” said Rev. Karen Horan, pastor.

“After a short worship service, members found their assignments and headed out to make a difference.”

“We have been preaching from the book of James, which reminds all of us that faith without action is dead,” Horan said. “We won’...