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[July 25, 2024]
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UMC bishops condemn Russia’s attacks on civilian targets
The Council of Bishops released a statement on July 24 about Russia’s attack on civilian targets.
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Judicial Council releases fall docket
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The United Methodist Judicial Council has released a nine-item docket for its fall session. Briefs are due Aug. 23 and reply briefs are due Aug. 28.
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Save the date: Youth Retreat
Registration is now open for the Called to Lead: VAUMC Youth Retreat Nov. 22-24, 2024. The retreat is open to all youth (6th-12th grade). Event will be held at the Virginia Nazarene Retreat Center (1151 High School Road, Buckingham, Virginia). Cost is $150 per person (pre-order t-shirt offered for additional $10). Learn more>
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Camp Highroad celebrates 75 years
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Set prayer time for justice, peace in Holy Land
Join the World Methodist Council in prayer for justice and peace in the #HolyLand tomorrow, July 24, at 1 p.m. ET and every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Each virtual meeting includes updates from partners, reflections from local voices (including missionary Jane Eesley), and communal prayer. To join, email [email protected]g.
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Find VA free items/classifieds
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Find items for giveaway or send in a posting to share conference-wide. Learn more...
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Subscribe to VAUMC communications
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Opt in now to the new, curated email subscriptions. Individuals can subscribe to as few or as many offerings as they choose.
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These new subscriptions are replacing the “net” email groups such as ClergyNet and LaityNet that ended July 1, 2024.
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Offerings are:
• Obituaries (sent out as they are received by the Communications Office)
• Local Church events (sent out biweekly)
• Jobs (sent out biweekly)
• The Top Five (An email is sent every Thursday. This will be a news wrap up to give clergy and laity the tops five news items going into the weekend (Plus “Items for Free” subsection)
• Advocate newsletter (sent every Tuesday featuring Virginia UM and denominational news, grants, connection and educational opportunities)
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