by Brenda Capen | Feb 25, 2021 | Coronavirus, News, Virginia News
Date: February 24, 2021 Download pdf copy of TAMDownload Word copy of TAM The work group created by Bishop Sharma D. Lewis to help move back to in-person worship safely has issued its first update to its Technical Assistance Manual (TAM) since December 11. The new...
by Brenda Capen | Feb 22, 2021 | Scouting
There has been much talking, concern and wonder about how our supporting Outreach Youth organizations protect the youth in their programs. We have spent a good deal of time, effort and care with the Scout BSA (Boy Scouts of America) policy and efforts. The following...
by Brenda Capen | Feb 22, 2021 | News
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) responds to natural or civil disasters of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on its own. Through UMCOR, United Methodists extend loving care to people within the United States. When...
by Brenda Capen | Feb 18, 2021 | News, Racial Justice, Virginia News
Observations from a self-professed ‘old white guy’ By Andrew Kissell I regularly hear things from my White brothers like, “Why do we have to rehash history? Why don’t we just start doing something about racism?” “Why do we need...
by Brenda Capen | Feb 8, 2021 | Bishop Lewis News, From the Bishop, News, Virginia News
Bishop Sharma D. Lewis is pleased to announce the appointments of district superintendents effective July 1, 2021: Alexandria and Arlington districts – The Rev. Dr. Sarah L.K. Calvert Danville and Lynchburg districts –The Rev. Denise P. Bates Harrisonburg and...