Know When Your Church Makes the News: A Case for Google Alerts
Your church is active in the community. People talk about it at school board meetings,
May 19, 2026
Resources
See below and use the menu to the right to find Resources offered by the conference. Can’t find what you are looking for?
Click on the magnifying glass on the top right to search or email communications@vaumc.org.
Ministry Toolbox
What to take away from Annual Conference 2026
As an Annual Conference lay member, there is a responsibility to report back from the
May 6, 2026
Belonging & Advocacy
Overcoming Obstacles to Peace sermon series
Advocacy and Public Witness as a United Methodist Church in Your Local Context
As followers of Christ, and particularly as United Methodist, we have a duty to uphold in the work of resisting evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they may present…
April 22, 2026
Overcoming Obstacles to Peace
Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God,” (Matt. 5:9). But in a world divided by conflict, violence, and war, there is so much that gets in the way…
April 20, 2026
Advance Specials
Local Church Training
Training for Laity
Clergy Resources
Children's Ministry
Youth Ministry
Older Adult Ministry
Volunteer Opportunities
Unity Web Assistance Videos
S/PPRC Resources
Policies & Forms
Business Office
Conference Journal
Church Security
Grant opportunities
- Grants in the VAUMC
- Grants from Discipleship Ministries
- Grants from United Methodist Communications
- Grants from Global Ministries
UMC Polity and Beliefs
Book of Discipline/ Book of Resolutions
(through Cokesbury pre-2024)
Social Principles (2024 GC passed)
Job opportunities
Topics for Training
Conference staff are available on a number of topics by district or local church request. Learn more…
Communication/Technology resources
- Communication Office– Ask us for help!
- Information Technology
- Digital Hub
- Logo Library
Church Administration Resources
Acumatica (login)
Church Tax Information
Dollars & Sense newsletters
Local Church Audit Guide
Public Notice Board
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Self-Care
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- Clergy Retreat Centers Directory (from around the connection)
Conference Podcasts
There are two podcasts, both available on Spotify and Apple.
VAUMC clergy books
Books written by Virginia UMC clergy may be helpful to VAUMC clergy and laity for personal reflection or for small group or other group study.
Find out more…