by Sam Duenckel | Apr 14, 2026 | Bishop Sue News, From the Bishop, News, Virginia News
Earth Day 2026 Letter“The bow will be in the clouds, and upon seeing it I will rememberthe enduring covenant between God and every living being of allthe earth’s creatures.” (Genesis 9:16)God’s Covenant promise made after the flood was to do no harm, to humans and to...
by Madeline White | Feb 24, 2025 | From the Bishop, Martha Stokes, News, Virginia News
February 24, 2025 View Letter as PDF A Pastoral Letter to Federal Workers Summarily Dismissed from their Jobs To our fellow Americans who find themselves unemployed and concerned for their futures after being fired by the Trump Administration: We see you and we share...
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 Madeline White | Apr 4, 2024 | Bishop Sue News, From the Bishop, General Conference, News
Read Bishop Sue’s letter as a PDF April 4, 2024 To the members and friends of the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church: As we approach the convening of the postponed 2020 General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., I must address the varying types of...
by Sam Duenckel | Jan 22, 2024 | Bishop Sue News, From the Bishop, News
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson announces the appointment of two new District Superintendents to serve the Virginia Annual Conference beginning July 1, 2024: Rev. F. Elizabeth (Beth) Givens will serve the Coastal Virginia District, and Rev. Kirk Nave will serve the...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 27, 2023 | Bishop Sue News, From the Bishop, News
October 22, 2023 The first episode of Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson’s new web series “Strength for Today. A Bright Hope For Tomorrow // God’s vision for the next chapter of the United Methodist Church” is out now. This is a video and podcast...
