by Madeline White | Feb 9, 2021 | Bishop Lewis News, From the Bishop, Virginia News
The District Alignment Team (DAT) was formed in 2020 with Bishop Lewis to discern, “How can districts most effectively order themselves for the adaptive challenges of the 21st century?” Through the team, we are doing bold and prayerful work – work that builds upon the...
by Brenda Capen | Feb 8, 2021 | Bishop Lewis News, From the Bishop, News, Virginia News
Bishop Sharma D. Lewis is pleased to announce the appointments of district superintendents effective July 1, 2021: Alexandria and Arlington districts – The Rev. Dr. Sarah L.K. Calvert Danville and Lynchburg districts –The Rev. Denise P. Bates Harrisonburg and...
by Brenda Capen | Jan 7, 2021 | Bishop Lewis News, From the Bishop, News, Virginia News
January 7, 2021 Dear Virginia Annual Conference: At this extremely difficult and painful time in our nation’s history, let us turn to Almighty God with fervent prayer. We thank God Almighty that our democracy was preserved yesterday, with Congress able to return to...
by Madeline White | Sep 21, 2020 | Bishop Lewis News, From the Bishop, News, Virginia News
September 21, 2020 Read as a PDF Dear Virginia Annual Conference: I again apologize for the serious technical issues on Saturday, September 19, 2020, that forced postponement of the 238th Session of the Virginia Annual Conference. Also, I thank you again for your...
by Madeline White | May 29, 2020 | Bishop Lewis News, From the Bishop, Virginia News
View as a PDF May 29, 2020 A Call to Action on Systemic Racism Dear Virginia Annual Conference: On...
by Brenda Capen | Jan 17, 2020 | Bishop Lewis News, From the Bishop, News, Virginia News
January 17, 2020 Dear Virginia Annual Conference, On January 3, 2020, the Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation (the “Protocol”) was released. You can find the document on the conference website. It is important to emphasize that the Protocol does...
