by Brenda Capen | Mar 13, 2020 | Coronavirus
March 13, 2002 — A letter from Bishop Sharma D. LewisClick here to download a pdf copy of the bishop’s letter. Dear Virginia Conference,In monitoring the COVID-19 situation and the state of emergency announced by Governor Northam yesterday, all...
by Brenda Capen | Mar 13, 2020 | Coronavirus
As Bishop Lewis and conference leaders continue to monitor the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, certain precautions will take effect in the conference center building to ensure the well-being and health of the staff and guests to the building. Starting Monday, March...
by Brenda Capen | Mar 12, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
May 18, 2020: As the churches of the Virginia Conference shift their focus to the three-stage reopening of in-person worship, you can find the most up-to-date information involving the conference and the ongoing response to COVID-19 at www.vaumc.org/return. Frequently...
by Brenda Capen | Mar 10, 2020 | News
A diverse group of representatives from United Methodist advocacy groups with contrasting views and bishops from around the world has collaborated on a proposed agreement for the separation of The United Methodist Church (UMC) that has the unanimous support of all the...
by Brenda Capen | Mar 10, 2020 | News
By Forrest WhiteThere’s a great guy named Pete at Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Teaches Sunday school. Helps out with worship now and then. Plays in the church orchestra. Serves in the church’s ministry with persons who are homeless. Delivers flowers to...
by Brenda Capen | Mar 5, 2020 | News
With new cases being diagnosed seemingly every hour, the question of “How concerned should I be about Coronavirus?” is being asked by many around the world. The first cases of Coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, were diagnosed in China in December 2019. Since...
