by Brenda Capen | May 4, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Virginia News
A prayer group at Trinity UMC in Richmond, has been gathering to meditate on Scripture and pray for the life of the world in the early mornings. During the coronavirus pandemic, this group extends an invitation to all to participate in the conference-wide day of...
by Brenda Capen | Apr 26, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
The Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) recognizes the impact that the pandemic ishaving on local churches in the Virginia Conference. After meeting over the last week, CFA isresponding by prioritizing the apportionments for 2020 in an effort to relieve the...
by Brenda Capen | Apr 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
The Virginia Conference Treasurer’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of a donation website. The Virginia Conference recognizes this is a period of hardship for many and in an effort to assist and facilitate giving for those churches that may not be able...
by Brenda Capen | Apr 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Nashville, March, 2020 – The outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States and the resulting cancellation of group gatherings has led many United Methodist churches to plan online virtual worship experiences. To assure that local churches have the resources they need, the...
by Brenda Capen | Apr 14, 2020 | Bishop Lewis News, Coronavirus, News
Stay the Course, Stay Strong: Serving God While Social Distancing Dear Virginia Conference, I hope you and your families had a very blessed Easter celebration. Let us remember that our hope as believers is in Jesus Christ.Though our Easter services looked quite...
by Brenda Capen | Apr 14, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
After review, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Bishop Sharma Lewis and the Appointive Cabinet have adjusted the “Clergy Move Date” from June 24 to June 30. The first Sunday in the new appointment will be July 5, 2020.Many factors were involved in making...