by RJ Jun | Dec 9, 2022 | Disaster, Disaster Response, ERT Training
January ERT Training (Southwest Area) Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Where: Bethlehem UMC (13586 S Old Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA 24121) Instructor: Steve Cass Cost: $35 For more information, contact Carolyn Koontz Register by sending an...
by Brenda Capen | Dec 7, 2022 | Missional Engagement, News, Virginia News
The Virginia Conference Serving Office is offering four locations for a winter Youth Mission Encounter Event on the theme Community in the Midst of Challenging Times. A time to learn and share will be held at the following: Feb 4 – Occohannock on the Bay (led by...
by Brenda Capen | Dec 5, 2022 | Missional Engagement, News, Serving Blog, Virginia News
Open eyes lead to new windows for family in need By the Rev. RJ Jun, Director of Serving Ministries The Serving Ministries office received a call from The Open Table in August. This agency is an Advance Special Partner of the Virginia Conference...
by Brenda Capen | Dec 2, 2022 | News, Virginia News
The Virginia Conference’s UnityWeb database is the new web-based system used to connect local churches, districts, and conference people and structures. This database will replace the Equipping Vital Congregations (EVC) system during the second half of December and...
by RJ Jun | Nov 29, 2022 | Disaster, Missional Engagement, News
Members of a volunteer team from the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church clear storm debris and damaged kitchen items from a home that was flooded by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, FL. PHOTO: Mike DuBose, UM News Join the VAUMC ERT to Florida ...
by RJ Jun | Nov 29, 2022 | Disaster, Disaster Response, Missional Engagement
VAUMC ERT to Florida ERT (Early Response Team) is a group of certified volunteers deployed to areas hit by disasters to help clean up the house so homeowners can start the recovery journey. The rebuilding phase starts after ERT members finish cleaning up. Usually, the...