by Brenda Capen | Nov 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Virginia News
By Amie Knowles, Originally Published in The Dogwood, November 16, 2020 8:43 pm EST Northam’s executive order caused confusion over the weekend. RICHMOND – Gov. Ralph Northam’s newest set of restrictions sent some Virginians scrambling on Friday afternoon....
by Brenda Capen | Nov 13, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Revised Executive Orders from the Governor Nov. 14, 2020 — The 25-person limit effective November 16, 2020 does not apply to places of worship. EO-63 requires wearing face coverings and this applies to religious services. EO-67 does not restrict the numbers that can...
by Madeline White | Nov 9, 2020 | Bishop Lewis News, Coronavirus, News, Virginia News
View as a PDF. November 9, 2020 An Update on Return to In-Person Worship Dear Virginia Annual Conference: I am pleased to report that as we continue to emphasize safety and best health practices throughout the Conference, a...
by Brenda Capen | Oct 15, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Oct. 15, 2020 — Today the Return to In-Person Worship Work Group, established by Bishop Lewis, placed three new documents on its conference web page including a modest revision to the Technical Assistance Manual. This is now the third revision since the TAM’s...
by Brenda Capen | Sep 30, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
by the Rev. Leigh Anne Tayloroffered at the September 24, 2020 Town Hallsponsored by the Work Group on Return to In-Person Worship View as pdf In Section V of the Technical Assistance Manual (TAM), Attachment A, Healthy Church Team Requirements, you have by now...
by Brenda Capen | Sep 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Virginia News
Roger and Susan Layne work to split wood for wood ministry with Main Street United Methodist Church in Bedford on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. Ministry at Main Street UMC, Bedford, featured in Roanoke Times BEDFORD — A ministry in Bedford providing free firewood to...