by Brenda Capen | May 18, 2021 | Church and Society
“I came to the United States when I was 8 years old and my first two years were full of fear… My dream is to be able to see my kids grow up without the fear and anxiety that I did being here in the United States. We should not hesitate to do what is morally right and...
by Brenda Capen | May 15, 2021 | News, PRG
(View as pdf) May 15, 2021 Since the beginning of this pandemic, the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church (VAUMC) provided consistent requirements and guidance for local churches to stay safe and continue effective ministries. These requirements and...
by Brenda Capen | May 15, 2021 | News, PRG
Post-COVID Re-Entry Group (PRG) Effective Date: May 15, 2021 (View as pdf) During the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has been required to wear a well-fitting mask while indoors. The CDC and the government released an update for Fully Vaccinated Americans, allowing them...
by Brenda Capen | May 14, 2021 | News, Racial Justice
The following list of Ted Talks was compiled by Andrew Kissell. They explore everything from implicit bias, to cancel culture, to a humorous look at deconstructing racism. Paying Privilege Forward - Christena Cleveland - Why having 2 college educated parents is such a...
by Brenda Capen | May 13, 2021 | PRG
On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) released new guidelines regarding fully vaccinated Americans. According to the new guidelines, fully vaccinated Americans may no longer need to wear masks, indoors and outdoors, in most cases. The...
