by Brenda Capen | Feb 18, 2021 | News, Racial Justice, Virginia News
Observations from a self-professed ‘old white guy’ By Andrew Kissell I regularly hear things from my White brothers like, “Why do we have to rehash history? Why don’t we just start doing something about racism?” “Why do we need...
by Madeline White | Feb 9, 2021 | Bishop Lewis News, From the Bishop, Virginia News
The District Alignment Team (DAT) was formed in 2020 with Bishop Lewis to discern, “How can districts most effectively order themselves for the adaptive challenges of the 21st century?” Through the team, we are doing bold and prayerful work – work that builds upon the...
by Brenda Capen | Feb 8, 2021 | Bishop Lewis News, From the Bishop, News, Virginia News
Bishop Sharma D. Lewis is pleased to announce the appointments of district superintendents effective July 1, 2021: Alexandria and Arlington districts – The Rev. Dr. Sarah L.K. Calvert Danville and Lynchburg districts –The Rev. Denise P. Bates Harrisonburg and...
by Brenda Capen | Feb 4, 2021 | News
Partners in Ministry, The Missional Engagement Ministries at the Virginia United Methodist Conference is currently accepting applications for ministry organizations to be considered as Virginia Conference Advance Special. We believe that mission is essential to who...
by Brenda Capen | Feb 4, 2021 | Church and Society, News, Racial Justice
By Jeff Brumley, Baptist News Global A group of African American pastors urged Virginia lawmakers Jan. 7 to abolish the state’s death penalty, equating it to lynching and a declaration that Black lives do not matter. The ministers’ press conference, held on Zoom, was...
by Brenda Capen | Feb 2, 2021 | Church and Society, News, Op/Ed
The Rev. James Page, pastor of Galloway UMC, Annandale, was a participant. From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: A group of African American pastors from across Virginia on Thursday, Jan. 7, called for the abolition of the death penalty in the upcoming Virginia...
