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 | 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...
by Brenda Capen | Jan 10, 2022 | Martha Stokes, News, Virginia News
Voice With an early January birthday, in my adult years I’ve alternated between setting intentions at the start of the calendar year or waiting until my birthday, the start of my new year. I don’t use the word “resolution,” just like I don’t say I “preach” but offer a...
by Brenda Capen | Dec 21, 2021 | News, Scouting Bankruptcy, Virginia News
United Methodist leaders have reached a settlement in the matter of the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) pending bankruptcy proceedings. Upon final court approval, the settlement would absolve any claims of sexual abuse that may have occurred in congregation-sponsored...
by Brenda Capen | Dec 7, 2021 | News, Virginia News
Advent 2021 Sisters and Brothers of the Virginia Conference, Never underestimate your ability to influence! As followers of the Son of Mary, you bear witness to the power of women to embody and carry the Gospel to the world. Work began to establish The Servant Sister...
