by Sam Duenckel | Jul 22, 2026 | Green Church Movement, News, Virginia News
A new Holy Day for the Christian Year! Creation in Christ is to be celebrated September 1 or the 1st Sunday following September 1. (2026-September 6) This day is being added to the Lectionary this year during a time of crisis for the environment and a crisis all of us...
by Sam Duenckel | Jul 21, 2026 | Ministry Toolbox, News, Virginia News
Somewhere between the last Vacation Bible School photo and the first “can you promote this” email of fall, most churches skip a step: looking at the whole year at once. It is easy to plan one event at a time. It is harder, and more valuable, to step back...
by Sam Duenckel | Jul 16, 2026 | Obituaries
James Edward Opetaia-Williamson born March 21, 1946 and died on June 29, 2026. A vibrant outdoorsman, he was our Pastor from July 1992 through June 1999 with his beautiful wife Pisa and their 3 children, Sherry, Steven and Marie. He was responsible for growing our...
by Sam Duenckel | Jun 30, 2026 | News, Virginia News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Virginia Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect July 1, 2026 What Virginia United Methodist Churches Need to Know Richmond, Virginia — Virginia employers, including many churches and other faith-based organizations, should be aware of a new state...
by Sam Duenckel | Jun 30, 2026 | Ministry Toolbox, News, Virginia News
If you have served on a committee this spring, celebrated graduations, prepared for summer missions, organized a VBS, prepared for a move or pastoral transition, attended Annual Conference, or simply show up to worship faithfully week after week, you may be feeling...
