by Sam Duenckel | Jul 23, 2026 | Obituaries
Wesley Earl Thornberry, 85, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on December 16, 1940, in Powell, Wyoming, to Earl and Cora Thornberry, Wes grew up with a love for the outdoors that remained with him throughout his life. Whether...
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...
