by Brenda Capen | Nov 25, 2020 | Bishop Lewis News, Coronavirus, News, Virginia News
Dear Virginia Annual Conference: We are entering a blessed season fraught with challenges — Advent amid rising COVID cases. This is a time for joy, celebration, and certainly caution with the utmost emphasis on safety. Since the pandemic started, identifying and...
by Brenda Capen | Nov 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Virginia News
By Amie Knowles, Originally Published in The Dogwood, November 16, 2020 8:43 pm EST Northam’s executive order caused confusion over the weekend. RICHMOND – Gov. Ralph Northam’s newest set of restrictions sent some Virginians scrambling on Friday afternoon....
by Madeline White | Nov 16, 2020 | News, Virginia News
View PDF An Open Letter to the Greater Hillsboro CommunityNovember 16, 2020 We are pleased to announce that in the coming days construction will begin on a memorial to 73 people in unmarked graves at the Arnold Grove East Cemetery, which was established in 1847 and is...
by Madeline White | Nov 9, 2020 | Bishop Lewis News, Coronavirus, News, Virginia News
View as a PDF. November 9, 2020 An Update on Return to In-Person Worship Dear Virginia Annual Conference: I am pleased to report that as we continue to emphasize safety and best health practices throughout the Conference, a...
by Brenda Capen | Nov 6, 2020 | News, Virginia News
Dr. Steve Summers Effective November 16, 2020, the Rev. Dr. Steven Summers, current Winchester District superintendent, will begin as the conference Director of Connectional Ministries. As Summers assumes this new role, the Winchester District will be divided in...
by Brenda Capen | Oct 31, 2020 | News, Virginia News
Annual Conference was held virtually because of the pandemic. Bishop Sharma D. Lewis presides over the 238th session. The 238th session of the Virginia Annual Conference was held virtually, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. The session started with the Rev. Joshua King,...