by Brenda Capen | Oct 20, 2021 | News, Refugee Response
Share how you are helping our Afghan allies by using #theyservedwegive on social media platforms. The greatest need is at Fort Pickett CLICK HERE TO SHOP November is right around the corner, and for most of us, that means Thanksgiving and a time to express gratitude...
by Brenda Capen | Oct 20, 2021 | Coronavirus, News, PRG
(Clicking on type in red will take you to referenced documents) See September 16 release for reference As winter and the holiday season approach, lower temperatures with rising cases, and opportunities for community and family gatherings, the Post-COVID Re-entry Group...
by Brenda Capen | Oct 19, 2021 | Coronavirus, News
‘Love Beyond Borders: The Interfaith Movement to End the Pandemic’ Spearheaded by First United Methodist Church of Boise, Idaho ATLANTA (October 18, 2021) – United Methodist Global Ministries is launching a new initiative and joining interfaith partners in an effort...
by Brenda Capen | Oct 12, 2021 | Martha Stokes, News, Virginia News
I received my first pastoral visit when I was 5 or 6 years old. My father, along with my grandparents, had been counting the offering downstairs in the fellowship hall of Fieldale Methodist Church. I usually stayed with them because I loved getting to pull the noisy...
by Brenda Capen | Oct 8, 2021 | News, Virginia News
The first academy class. The first class of the Virginia United Methodist Discernment Academy met October 6-7 at the conference center in Glen Allen. Three elders, five licensed local pastors, a provisional member, two certified candidates and a lay person gathered...
by Brenda Capen | Oct 8, 2021 | News
October 24, 2021, 6 p.m., via Zoom In preparation for All Saints Day, all clergy and laity of the Virginia Conference are invited to this service of healing. We will sing together, hear the Scripture, grieve together as we light candles for the saints we have loved...
