by Sam Duenckel | Jun 20, 2024 | AC2024, News
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson opened the business session for June 20 reminding us what the three movements of the Spirit are: The theological movement from prevenient grace to sanctification. This is the movement of the Holy Spirit in the human heart. The historical...
by Sam Duenckel | Jun 20, 2024 | AC2024, News
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson called the 242nd Annual Conference into session this morning. Bishop Sue then invited the oldest member (Rev. Jim Godwin) and the youngest member (Mr. Benton Crigger) to lead us in prayer. The worship began with interpretive dancing to...
by Sam Duenckel | May 10, 2024 | General Conference, News
The Virginia Conference held a post-General Conference Zoom webinar on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. The panel included Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson; Rev. Lindsey Baynham Freeman, head of the Virginia delegation; and delegates Rev. Mark Ogren, Marshall Bailey, and Rev. Dr....
by Sam Duenckel | May 3, 2024 | Bishop Sue News, General Conference, News
On the last day of General Conference, the end of the two-week event that included one week of legislative committees and one week of plenary sessions, Bishop Sue provided a wrap-up of this General Conference session and what she hopes the Virginia Conference focuses...
by Sam Duenckel | May 1, 2024 | Bishop Sue News, From the Bishop, General Conference, News
During the morning plenary on Wednesday, May 1, the General Conference body removed The United Methodist Church’s ban on the ordination of clergy who are “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” with approval at 93% amongst other legislation on the Consent Calendar. Read...
by Sam Duenckel | Apr 21, 2024 | News
The Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church is pleased to announce its newest staff member starting July 1, 2024. Rev. Dr. Jason Stanley will be the Director of Call and Candidacy for the Office of Clergy Excellence. Building on a solid foundation laid by...
