Pray. Give. Connect. Help Haiti earthquake victims

Following the massive earthquake in Haiti, United Methodists are asked to: 1) Pray for Haiti and for those involved in rescue efforts; 2) Give generously to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR); 3) Assemble and ship health kits to UMCOR. Click here for information from the conference Disaster Response Coordinator.

Virginia Conference churches are urged to take a special offering for Haiti earthquake recovery. Donations can be sent to the Conference Treasurer’s office designated for UMCOR Haiti Emergency Advance #418325.

Go to www.umc.org/haiti for news of the United Methodist Church in Haiti and resources for churches and members who want to help.

Volunteer information is on the Southeast Jurisdiction United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) Web site, www.umvim.org.

Sally Morgenthaler
to speak at Feb. 20
5 Talent Academy

     Sally Morgenthaler, nationally recognized leader in worship evangelism, will be featured speaker at the second 5 Talent Academy teaching event 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Cosby High School in south Richmond (near Woodlake UMC). Morgenthaler is known best for her book, "Worship Evangelism." She helps missional congregations innovate ministry that begins in neighborhoods and workplaces. She also helps congregations craft corporate worship experiences that reflect this key shift. Morgenthaler teaches on culture and leadership at Fuller, George Fox and Asbury seminaries. Churches that are members of the Academy can click here to register.

     Churches interested in enrolling in the 5 Talent Academy are invited to do so by completing the covenantal agreements and returning them to the Conference Office of Church Development and Evangelism before Feb. 10. The 5 Talent Academy is designed to help existing congregations grow in fruitfulness and multiplication of ministries centering on worship, mission, discipleship, evangelism and stewardship. Churches of all sizes, contexts and stages are welcome and invited to be part of this exciting new work. Click here for forms and additional information.

Health and Wellness Assessment Report 2007-2009

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"We envision faith communities where all God's people are welcomed at table, nurtured and transformed to be Christ to others in the world."
— Virginia Conference Vision Statement

Click here to learn about "All Things New," the Conference strategy for living into the Conference vision
Click here to register online for Feb. 20 Five Talent Academy

 

 

March 14 is
One Great Hour
of Sharing

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News

Rev. Gesner Paul, President of the Methodist Church of Haiti, sends letter to United Methodists More ...

Norfolk UMC starts ministry connecting prisoners and their families through video link More...

Bishop’s Convocation to focus on ‘Caring for God’s Creation’ More...

Copenhagen climate conference lights a fire under participants. More...

The 'new' model of mission: Learning from the children. More...

General Board of Global Ministries and UMCOR lose two key executives who were in Haiti when earthquake hit. More ...

German layman elected new chief executive of General Board of Global Ministries. More ...

Bishop Charlene Kammerer urges all pastors to read "God's Renewed Creation" pastoral letter in worship. More ...

Virginia native, Gil Hanke, named top staff executive of United Methodist Men. More …

Three Virginia United Methodists attended the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Copenhagen, Denmark. More ...

Focus Groups ask young adults how conference may better serve them. More... 

Pensions Office projects 60% increase in 2011 clergy pension costs. More...

Virginia Conference to send first UMVIM team to northern Mozambique. Young adults encouraged to sign up. More...

Upcoming Events

Meeting Cancellations/Postponements
In anticipation of the bad weather Feb. 9 and 10, the Commission on Disabilities is postponing its meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Conference Board of Discipleship meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Virginia Conference United Methodist Center in Glen Allen was rescheduled, due to weather, to 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at Good Shepherd UMC.

Companions on the Way retreat, hosted by The Fund for Theological Education at Reveille United Methodist Church (Richmond), was rescheduled for 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 (still at Reveille UMC in Richmond).

Click here for the Conference Events Calendar and online registration.

5 Talent Academy Teaching Event, Feb. 20

Bishop's Convocation "Caring for God's Creation," Feb. 27

Lay Ministries Academy, Feb. 26-28

Clergy Spouse Retreat, March 4-6

Middle School Confirmand Retreat, March 12-14

Confirmation Retreat, March 26-27

UMVIM Team Leader Training, March 13

Click here for the Conference Events Calendar and online registration.

Bishop's Welcome

Greetings from Bishop K Meet Bishop Charlene Kammerer

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Physical Address: 10330 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
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