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...
by Brenda Capen | Jan 10, 2022 | News
Bishop Sharma D. Lewis is pleased to announce that Mrs. Madeline Pillow White will be a new member to the Virginia Annual Conference Extended Cabinet effective January 18, 2022. “I believe that Madeline (Maddie) will add her gifts and skills as an effective...
by Brenda Capen | Jan 10, 2022 | Bishop Lewis News, From the Bishop, News, Virginia News
The Rev. Dr. Cecelia Brooks Bishop Sharma D. Lewis is pleased to announce one new District Superintendent (DS) appointment effective July 1, 2022. The Rev. Dr. Cecelia Brooks, Ph.D., currently serving as the lead pastor at Franktown UMC on the...
