by Sam Duenckel | Sep 6, 2024 | Obituaries
Jean Catherine Hancock Gilley, formerly of Stuart, Va., and recently of Mechanicsville, Va., completed her earthly journey, age 91 years, and was called to the waiting embrace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was a life partner in...
by Sam Duenckel | Aug 26, 2024 | Obituaries
Sandra Shelton was the wife of Rev. Emerson Shelton. Sandra “Sandy” Stokes Shelton was born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 18, 1940. She was the youngest child of Herman Earl and Ida Mae Simms Stokes. Sandra embodied strength and resilience, leaving a lasting legacy...
by Sam Duenckel | Aug 25, 2024 | Obituaries
The life of Joan Lilian Quass will be celebrated with a service of witness to the resurrection at 2pm on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Mrs. Quass was known as the Virginia Annual Conference UMC “Blanket Lady” for her role in initiating the collection of baby blankets for...
by Sam Duenckel | Aug 22, 2024 | Bishop Sue News, News
August 22, 2024 Bishop Sue and the Missional Engagement Office recently shared an update on the Virginia Annual Conference offering. Thanks to the generosity of the Annual Conference members and churches, the total offering has reached $109,800. The 2024 offering this...
by Sam Duenckel | Aug 21, 2024 | News
August 21, 2024 The Church Development Team (CDT) is excited to welcome Rev. Amanda Miller Garber as the primary conference liaison in her role as Conference Director of Missional and Community Engagement. For those who’ve been around church planting in The...
