by Sam Duenckel | Jan 30, 2025 | Bishop Sue News, News, Virginia News
January 30, 2025 A Pastoral Letter to the Virginia Conference to See Each Other, Lean on Community On my recent trip to Rome as the ordinands and I followed the travels of the Apostle Paul, I stood in the catacombs and imagined what it must have felt like for those...
by Sam Duenckel | Jan 30, 2025 | Obituaries
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. Randall Blankenship passed away on January 29, 2025. We will share more details if they are available. Please keep Randall’s family in your thoughts & prayers.
by Sam Duenckel | Jan 28, 2025 | Church and Society, News, Virginia News
January 28, 2025We invite all to participate in the upcoming VAUMC Climate Summit: Hope in Action for Creation Justice on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at Randolph-Macon College. As I sit in the warmth of my home, reflecting on the past year and the work God calls us to...
by Sam Duenckel | Jan 22, 2025 | Disaster, Disaster Response, News
UMCOR is communicating with the California-Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church and preparing to support relief and recovery efforts once the fires have been contained. Right now, we encourage you to continue to pray, give, and stay connected as the...
by Sam Duenckel | Jan 21, 2025 | News, Virginia News
The Virginia Annual Conference is now accepting nominations for The Harry Denman Evangelism Award for Clergy, Laity and Youth.The Harry Denman Evangelism Award recognizes a person whose life and ministry exemplifies the teaching of Christ and the Great Commission....