by Sam Duenckel | Sep 17, 2026 | Missional Engagement
Condolences to the Furtado family in Brazil, where we are partners in Mission and Ministry, on the death of Rev. José Magalhães Furtado, uncle to Rev. Nilse Furtado Gilliam (Pastor at Duncan Memorial UMC, Ashland) From his son “Blessed are the dead who from now on die...
by Sam Duenckel | Sep 2, 2026 | POH 2026
Partnerships of Hope is a worldwide mission ministry of the Virginia Annual Conference. We walk alongside others to help improve lives. The needs are endless, from maternity care in Mozambique to creation care in Brazil, water wells in Cambodia, and beyond. God’s...
by Sam Duenckel | Aug 28, 2026 | Disaster Response, Missional Engagement, Missionary, News, Virginia News
Thank you for your prayers for the people of Nepal and for your concern in the face of the devastating flooding that has occurred just west of the Kathmandu Valley. Like many of you, I have been watching the news with a heavy heart and praying for the families whose...
by Sam Duenckel | Mar 5, 2025 | Disaster Response, Missional Engagement, News, Virginia News
March 5, 2025Virginia Conference clergy and laity —This Lenten Season, you are invited to join a Southeastern Jurisdiction-wide (SEJ) initiative to support the Western Jurisdiction during the ongoing and future disaster recovery efforts from the California...
by Sam Duenckel | Feb 21, 2025 | Missional Engagement, News, Virginia News
February 21, 2025 The Office of Missional and Community Engagement is pleased to announce a partnership with Cross Connection (formerly Carolina Cross Connection) as they expand their ministry with the development of three Access Experience weeks and three Awareness...
by Sam Duenckel | Jan 22, 2025 | Disaster, Disaster Response, News
UMCOR is communicating with the California-Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church and preparing to support relief and recovery efforts once the fires have been contained. Right now, we encourage you to continue to pray, give, and stay connected as the...
