by Sam Duenckel | May 1, 2026 | Obituaries
Mrs. Jayne H. Paschall was the surviving spouse of Rev. Hugh C. Paschall. Jayne Lucile Paschall, born April 3,1921, in Ellerson, VA, went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 105. Mrs. Paschall graduated from Battlefield Park High School...
by Sam Duenckel | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Virginia News
Peace With Justice Sunday – May 31Engaging Your Congregation to Work for Peace by: Kenn Spiecher, Peace With Justice Coordinator; member, Board of Church & Society (Virginia Conference)Where can our war-torn world find peace? How can our nation and...
by Sam Duenckel | Apr 27, 2026 | Ministry Toolbox, News, Virginia News
Written by: Dwayne Stinson and Rev. Jason StanleyOften, when we speak of God’s call, we imagine Moses standing, awestruck, by the burning bush (Exodus 3), Samuel hearing God’s audible voice calling in the night (1 Samuel 3), or Mary’s visitation by an angel sharing...
by Sam Duenckel | Apr 24, 2026 | AC2026, News, Virginia News
Annual Conference 2026 Orientation We are thrilled that the Annual Conference body will gather this year at the Atlantic Union Bank Center at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Va. from June 17-20, 2026.As this is a new venue for all attendees, and to...
by Sam Duenckel | Apr 23, 2026 | Obituaries
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. William Joe Shepherd passed away on March 29, 2026. His service will be April 25 at 2 pm at Norview UMC in Norfolk, VA. Please keep Joe’s family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary has not been shared yet,...
