by Brenda Capen | Jan 19, 2022 | Missional Engagement, News, Refugee Response, Virginia News
The Rev. Seungsoo “RJ” Jun, representing Bishop Sharma Lewis and the Virginia Conference, was a guest at the Virginia General Assembly on Jan. 19 to mark Refugee Advocacy Day. Jun is the conference associate director of Serving Ministries. The purpose of the day was...
by Brenda Capen | Jan 19, 2022 | News, PRG, Virginia News
These are challenging times for many churches as the omicron variant continues to spread. Churches throughout the Virginia Conference are prayerfully and diligently evaluating best practices. For ready reference, here is a link to information sent on January 6...
by Brenda Capen | Jan 15, 2022 | News, Virginia News
Phishing emails continue to be sent out purporting to be from Bishop Sharma Lewis and clergy from around the Virginia Conference (see sample below). Phishing is when an email is sent using words in the email or pretends to be from an account they are not. Usually,...
by Brenda Capen | Jan 13, 2022 | News, Scouting Bankruptcy, Virginia News
On Saturday, January 29, 9:30 a.m., a Special Annual Conference will be held virtually. The only purpose for this Special Session Called Annual Conference is to vote on the funding mechanism for Virginia Annual Conference’s commitment to the Boy Scouts of America...
by Brenda Capen | Jan 11, 2022 | Missional Engagement, Op/Ed, Serving Blog, Virginia News
By the Rev. RJ Jun My definition of being ‘missional’ is measured by how the faith community is being a blessing to the community, and further to the world. My impression of visiting Journey Community (Farmville District) https://www.jccenter.org/ left me with a heart...
by Brenda Capen | Jan 10, 2022 | News, Scouting Bankruptcy, Virginia News
Below is a news release being distributed at the request of the BSA United Methodist Leadership Team addressing the status of the Boy Scouts bankruptcy proceeding. Additional information will be provided by the Virginia Annual Conference soon. Thank you for your...
