A careful record of every Christian community we can find in Virginia — from the historic downtown cathedrals to the storefront congregations at the edge of the map. 10,236 churches, across 620 towns and cities, representing 63 traditions.
Our Virginia record includes 10,236 active churches, drawn from every corner of the state — city cathedrals, rural meetinghouses, storefront missions, and the long-standing ethnic congregations that shape Virginia's religious texture.
We define "church" generously: any congregation gathering weekly or more often for public Christian worship, regardless of tradition, size, or affiliation. We list storefront missions alongside cathedrals. We do not rank.
Entries are arranged by tradition and by city. Where a church is distinguished by history, architecture, music, or civic witness, we have said so — quietly. Where it is ordinary, we have also said so, for ordinariness is what the overwhelming majority of churches offer, and what most people, most Sundays, are looking for.
The 620 cities and towns below account for Virginia's full church map. The top by church count is Richmond with 444 on record.
The largest Virginia city in our record. 444 churches spanning many traditions.
Enter Richmond →The largest Virginia city in our record. 296 churches spanning many traditions.
Enter Roanoke →The largest Virginia city in our record. 233 churches spanning many traditions.
Enter Norfolk →Sunday service 11am Wednesday night Bible study 6:30pm Friday night prayer 6pm
Reveille, also known as the Brick House, is a historic home located in Richmond, Virginia. The house consists of three sections. The main 2+1⁄2-story house dates to about 1806; the...
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Any congregation gathering weekly or more often for public Christian worship, with a physical location open to visitors. We list storefront missions alongside cathedrals. We verify activity quarterly.
The simplest path is to enter your city or ZIP in the search bar. You can also browse by city within this state, or filter by tradition, language, or service time.
No. Churches List is independent. We accept no sponsored listings. Our editors hold a range of Christian affiliations; our editorial standards are published under §II of the About page.
Every church entry is reviewed at least once per year. Hours, schedules, and contact information are verified quarterly. Corrections can be submitted at any time.
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