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TOP FIVE
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Connectional effort leads to life-changing gift
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Northern Virginia District--Carlos*, a quadriplegic nonverbal high school senior from Northern Virginia, recently received a life-changing gift through the collective efforts and heartwarming spirit of local organizations and individuals.
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The following story exemplifies the power of connectionalism within The United Methodist Church and the profound impact that collective action can have on individuals in need. Read more...
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*Carlos’ name has been changed to protect his privacy.
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Safer Sanctuaries policy updated
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The conference Safer Sanctuaries policy, protection policies for minors and vulnerable adults, has been updated. Local churches may use this policy as a template in their contexts.
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Find policy and more at the link.
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VAUMC clergy to lead at Small Church Gathering in November
It's a BIG event for the SMALL church! Register by October 15 for the Small Church Gathering, a resourcing event unique to small church contexts, at Virginia Beach UMC on November 2. Space is limited. Several VAUMC leaders will share at the event, some include:
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- Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page- Learning to Engage your Church's Community
- Rev. Jeff Witt- Stewardship Made Easier
- Rev. Amanda Webber- Cultivating Talent
- Rev. Kyungsuk Cho- Beauty Across Cultures
- Martha Stokes- Role of Laity in the Church
- Rev. Jason Stanley- Transforming Stories using a Storyboard tool Learn more...
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Learn about Ministry Innovator internship from Wesley Theological
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Wesley Theological Seminary's Ministry Innovator Internship brings together people from a variety of backgrounds in a 1-year program that equips them to harness the power of their imaginations in the service of the Church and the world. Deadline for applications is October 15, 2024.
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The program begins in January with an immersion experience to help form the interns and orient them towards the frontiers of modern ministry. Throughout the Spring semester, interns take a course called "Innovative Ministry by Design," learning tools of design thinking to develop new ways to approach old problems. During the summer, participants prepare a course based on the principles they've learned, then proceed to teach that course to church leaders in the fall.
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VAUMC RELATIONSHIP PARTNER
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Wesley Housing impacts lives through housing
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For 50 years, Wesley Housing has been providing safe, quality and affordable housing to low-income families across Virginia, impacting over 25,000 lives.
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Watch this short video to learn more about their mission and the transformative programs that empower individuals and families with low incomes living in their communities to reach self-sufficiency.
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This November, you are invited to join in celebrating Wesley Housing’s 50th anniversary by making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Your support will help Wesley Housing continue to provide affordable housing and supportive services that build up the lives of individuals and families across the region.
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Subscribe to VAUMC communications
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Individuals can opt in to curated email subscriptions from VAUMC Communications.
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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 (Every Thursday, this is a news wrap up to give clergy and laity the tops five news items going into the weekend
• Advocate newsletter (sent every Tuesday featuring Virginia UM and denominational news, grants, connection and educational opportunities)
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Public Notice Board
Have questions to crowd-source or looking for something? Find announcements or send in a posting to share conference-wide. Learn more...
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