by Madeline White | Apr 5, 2024 | News
The Virginia Conference UMC membership is asked to join together in remembering and honoring Bishop Timothy Whitaker on Monday, April 8, 2024. Bishop Whitaker’s Memorial Service will be held on Monday April 8, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Johnson’s United Methodist...
by Madeline White | Apr 4, 2024 | Bishop Sue News, From the Bishop, General Conference, News
Read Bishop Sue’s letter as a PDF April 4, 2024 To the members and friends of the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church: As we approach the convening of the postponed 2020 General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., I must address the varying types of...
by Madeline White | Apr 1, 2024 | Bishop Sue News, News
Bishop Timothy Whitaker, retired, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Bishop Whitaker was assigned as Resident Bishop of The Florida Conference in 2001 and served for three four-year terms in Florida until his retirement in 2012. Funeral services will be held...
by Sam Duenckel | Mar 27, 2024 | AC2024, News
Dear Friends, The Conference Missional Engagement Office thanks Annual Conference members and churches for their patience for the release of the Kits for Conference initiative information. We know you all have been eagerly awaiting next steps for this initiative, and...
by Sam Duenckel | Mar 26, 2024 | Bishop Sue News, News
March 26, 2024Bishop Sue would like to share Sunday, April 21, 2024 will be Announcement Sunday for the 2024 Clergy Appointments. This is following the precedent set last year of sharing all appointments in one announcement. She and the Appointive Cabinet recognize...
by Sam Duenckel | Mar 14, 2024 | News
UMC COUNCIL OF BISHOPS–As bishops of The United Methodist Church, we call for an immediate and permanent cease-fire in the conflict between Hamas and Israel in Gaza and pledge our prayers and commitment to work for a durable peace for Israelis, Palestinians, and...
