by Brenda Capen | May 12, 2020 | Bishop Lewis News, Coronavirus, News, Virginia News
Click here to download a pdf of this message Dear Virginia Annual Conference: I am writing to you for several reasons today. First and foremost, I believe in owning the good and the bad in life and I come to you asking for forgiveness and grace. On behalf of the...
by Brenda Capen | May 9, 2020 | Bishop Lewis News, Coronavirus, News, Virginia News
Dear Virginia Conference, May the Lord be with you and keep you. It is a wonderful day to be a United Methodist. I know that Virginia United Methodists are longing for the return to in-person worship. One of our highest priorities must be loving our neighbors through...
by Brenda Capen | May 5, 2020 | Bishop Lewis News, Coronavirus
Click here to download a pdf copy Dear Virginia Conference, Grace and peace to you in the strong name of our Lord Jesus Christ. In light of Governor Northam’s announcement on May 4, 2020 that Virginia may be moving to Phase 1 of reopening as early as May 15, 2020, I...
by Brenda Capen | May 4, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Virginia News
A prayer group at Trinity UMC in Richmond, has been gathering to meditate on Scripture and pray for the life of the world in the early mornings. During the coronavirus pandemic, this group extends an invitation to all to participate in the conference-wide day of...
by Brenda Capen | Apr 26, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
The Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) recognizes the impact that the pandemic ishaving on local churches in the Virginia Conference. After meeting over the last week, CFA isresponding by prioritizing the apportionments for 2020 in an effort to relieve the...
