Preparing for business sessions of Annual Conference 2022
June 14, 2022 Prior to attending the 2022 Virginia Annual Conference, there are a few ways you can get organized and prepared. Download the official packet. Access it here. Download the Book of Reports. Access it here. With over 2,000 members and guests who will be...
Korea Trip Reflection
Recent Korea Trip reflection by Ann Klotz I have had an amazing experience as part of the Virginia Conference team that went to South Korea May16-26. Bishop Sharma D. Lewis, Seungsoo RJ Jun, Ho Dae Kim, Rev. Dr. Hyo Lee, and John Meeuwissen went to explore a...
Korea Trip Reflection
Recent Korea Trip reflection by Ann Klotz I have had an amazing experience as part of the Virginia Conference team that went to South Korea May16-26. Bishop Sharma D. Lewis, Seungsoo RJ Jun, Ho Dae Kim, Rev. Dr. Hyo Lee, and John Meeuwissen went to explore a...
COVID protocol, traffic and parking, other information related to Annual Conference 2022
COVID Protocol As a follow-up to previous communications, the Annual Conference Planning Team, in partnership with Bishop Lewis and the conference planner, has continued to monitor the COVID pandemic in planning for the in-person 240th session of the Virginia...
United Methodist Church bishops call for action to stop mass shootings
The Associated Press photoParents mourn as they learn the fate of their children in the wake of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 20022. Council of Bishops Press ReleaseMay 25, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Council of Bishops of The...
Invitation to join, support Holy Rollers
Hello Virginia Annual Conference family! As you know Annual Conference is coming up soon, June 16 – 18 in Hampton. Something you may not know is that there is a group of folks called the Holy Rollers who ride their bikes to Annual Conference each year (when...
Korea 2022
Starting on May 16, 2022, 6 members of the Virginia Conference United Methodist Church will visit Korea to explore a missional partnership with the Korean Methodist Church for the mission in Vietnam. We will journal our journey, along with pictures of the trip. Day 1...
Invitation to pray for Annual Conference 2022
In order to cover the whole of the Annual Conference (AC) session in prayer as well as to pray for Bishop Lewis, AC leadership, AC members, worship and business session participants, and guests, an Annual Conference Prayer Team has been formed. You are invited by the...
2022 AC Mission Resources
Serving Together Resource for Churches Annual Conference Mission Opportunities is hallmark of the connectional system, to show how we can share the love of Jesus and transform the world. We cannot accomplish this mission without the partnerships of our churches. On...
Three Takeaways from 2022 Planters’ Gathering
Pictured left to right are Dwayne Stinson (VA Conference Associate Director of Influencing Ministries), Jake McGlothin (Restoration), Bob Riggles (Sydenstricker), and Sam Kirubakaran (Indian Church RVA). By Dwayne Stinson Church planters and ministry innovators...
Could we dream of a used car trading ministry?
By the Rev. RJ Jun, Associate Director of Serving Ministries “RJ, we need some cars to be donated.” This request from a VAUMC Refugee Response team member created a moment of silence during the monthly Zoom meeting where the greatest needs of our new neighbors are...
Save the Date/Notification of Special Annual Conference
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, 9:30 a.m., a Special Annual Conference will be held virtually. The sole purpose of this Special Session Called Annual Conference is to ratify the disaffiliation of local churches seeking to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church...
Volunteer Opportunities at Camps
All God's Children Camp and Camp Rainbow Connection are long-lasting ministries of the Virginia Conference. With the support of churches, both camps provide a life-changing experience for the campers who are served. Both camps have a unique structure to provide...
District Initiative: Eastern Shore and Elizabeth River
By the Rev. Seonyoung Kim, District Superintendent Chesapeake Bay Bridge “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:17, NRSV) In response to the invitation of the...
District Initiative: Farmville and James River
By the Rev. Jay Carey, District Superintendent The geography of the Farmville and James River districts includes the southern portion of Virginia from Halifax County to Suffolk and the northern area from Scottsville to Surry. These two districts are part of 18...
CRC Volunteer Information
Staff Information To request a staff application, e-mail us. What does a volunteer staff do? Camp Rainbow Connection is a continuation of Christ’s ministry where campers and staff of all races and religions experience Christian love. Volunteers with Camp...
CRC Camp Registration
Registration To request a camper application, email: [email protected] Criteria for Admission Camp Rainbow Connection is a wonderful expression of God’s love. However, it is NOT for everyone due to its structure and location. Campers spend the...
District Initiative: Rappahannock River and York River
By the Rev. Dr. Charles Ledlum-Bates, District Superintendent of Rappahannock River and York River Districts Availability To Serve The LORD’s messenger appeared to him and said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior!” (Judges 6:12 ff., CEB). Last...
District Initiative: Harrisonburg and Winchester
“Therefore encourage one another to build one another up, just as you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV) I want to take this opportunity to give you an update on the Harrisonburg/Winchester District Initiative. As many of you know, back in the fall of 2021 a...
#Nurturing Together
2022 Annual Conference Offering #Nurturing TogetherThe Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church is one of the largest annual conferences of The United Methodist Church. When we all come together around a purpose, we can significantly impact the world. The...
Mission partners share reflections, history on current invasion in Ukraine
VAUMC Conversations is a conference podcast hosted by the Rev. Seungsoo “RJ” Jun, Associate Director of Serving Ministries. The monthly podcast focuses on ministry work and strengthening the United Methodist connection. For the March episode, Jun invited clergy...
The Northern Virginia District
District Initiative In early 2021, Bishop Lewis appointed eight district superintendents each to serve two districts each (a bi-district). The Rev. Dr. Sarah Calvert was appointed as the district superintendent of the Alexandria and Arlington districts and began...
Appointment season in The United Methodist Church
By Madeline Pillow White Conference Director of Communications Madeline Pillow White interviewed the Director for the Center of Clergy Excellence the Rev. Jessie Colwell about Appointment Season in The United Methodist Church in the March 10 episode of The Audio...
District Initiative: Charlottesville and Richmond
By the Rev. Dr. Hyo J. Lee, District Superintendent of Charlottesville and Richmond How have the people of the Charlottesville and Richmond Districts met the challenge of envisioning a new, united district for ministry in a new era? In November, I called together a...
Mission Encounter 2022
God's desire is for us to build communities of hope and joy Please join us virtually for Mission Encounter as we reflect on a broader vision of the community Jesus is calling us to be. This year as we study Luke 13, we are in the midst of a devastating...
Mission Encounter 2022
God's desire is for us to build communities of hope and joy Please join us virtually for Mission Encounter as we reflect on a broader vision of the community Jesus is calling us to be. This year as we study Luke 13, we are in the midst of a devastating...
From Surviving to Thriving: Platinum Rule Leadership for Changing Times
Three 2-hour online sessions Tuesday, March 15, 22, and 29 | 10:00am – 12:00pm ET Calling all active clergy! Learn how to decrease polarization in your congregation while increasing your own ability to lead and love challenging people. This fun and interactive...
From Surviving to Thriving: Platinum Rule Leadership for Changing Times
Three 2-hour online sessions Tuesday, March 15, 22, and 29 | 10:00am – 12:00pm ET Calling all active clergy! Learn how to decrease polarization in your congregation while increasing your own ability to lead and love challenging people. This fun and interactive...
TO: Council of Bishops, The United Methodist Church FROM: Bishop Bruce R. Ough, COB Executive Secretary RE: Contributions to Support Ukraine Dear Colleagues: We continue to watch the unfolding Russian invasion of Ukraine with...
Worship Resources Click image or titlePrayer for Ukraine, Rev. Oleg & Yulia Starodubets, District Superintendent of Ukraine United Methodist Church O God of All Nations, God of Ukraine, God of Leaders, God of Refugees, We gather together this evening to...