by Sam Duenckel | Jun 2, 2026 | Obituaries
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Mrs. Virginia E. Powell, surviving spouse of Rev. James E. Powell, Jr., passed away on May 31, 2026. Please keep Virginia’s family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary has not been shared yet, please check...
by Sam Duenckel | May 29, 2026 | AC2026, News, Virginia News
Annual Conference members joined on May 28 for a live webinar to get oriented for the upcoming Annual Conference session from June 17-20, 2026 at the Atlantic Union Bank Center (AUBC) at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Va. The webinar was recorded and...
by Sam Duenckel | May 26, 2026 | Obituaries
Please join us in prayer for Rev. Steve Hundley, his wife Becky and their family in the loss of their daughter, Sarah. Rev. Hundley serves the Mizpah and Shepherds congregations on the Mission Rivers District. Sarah French Hundley, 35, died on Friday, May 22, 2026,...
by Sam Duenckel | May 26, 2026 | Ministry Toolbox, News, Virginia News
Vacation Bible School season brings excitement, creativity, and a whole lot of cardboard, paint, and storage bins. What if some of that effort and expense could be shared?Churches across denominations are discovering that partnering with neighboring congregations to...
by Sam Duenckel | May 21, 2026 | Obituaries
Wilfred (Bill) Mayton, Jr., passed away on April 27, 2026. He was 90 years young. Or as he liked to say “the oldest Mayton to ever live.” He was born in Farmville, VA to Wilfred M. Mayton Sr. and Zada Woodall Mayton Lovelace. Bill was a graduate of Virginia Polytech...
