
General Information
COVID-19 demanded a certain level of adaptability throughout the life of the church. In the same way, the Conference Kits and Cans4Coference collection needs to be adaptable. UMCOR reached out and shared that it will be challenging to process 50,000+ UMCOR kits collected through our Annual Conference. So, the Annual Conference Kit collection team came up with an idea to use the familiarity of collecting kits to benefit local ministries as we become adaptable.
This year, during 2021 Annual Conference, we will collect Cans and Kits, which local churches are asked to collect prior to the conference, to be dropped off at the district site on June 19. A collaborative team of Conference Kits and Cans4Conference made this possible, as the collected goods will benefit local ministries.
What will we collect?
- Local churches will collect modified Hygiene kits, School kits, cans, and dry food according to the District Mission coordinator’s directions. Each District will designate the mission organization that will receive these kits and foods and provide detailed instructions according to the local ministries’ need.
When do we collect these items?
- Local churches are encouraged to start collecting 4-6 weeks (mid-May) before the Annual Conference. Resources such as promotional materials, videos, bulletin inserts will be shared through www.vaumc.org/kits. On June 19th, following the commissioning to mission service, United in Mission and Ministry worship, we encourage one representative from each congregation to bring the collected items and drop it off at the district collection site.
Who do we need to contact for information specific to our District?
- Each District assigned a District Mission Coordinator to coordinate the missional effort of the United as One Community Cans & Kits collection. The District Mission Coordinator will share more information regarding the designated sites for drop off and detailed list of items to collect. The list of District Mission Coordinators can be found below.
Can our District simultaneously host a mini-Great day of Service type projects?
Yes, districts can plan and host service project that are under 10 people following the resources provided by the Mission and Ministry Workgroup. M&M workgroup published “Non-Worship Gatherings of 10 or Less” which provides steps to carefully plan an service project, with under 10 people. A plan expected to be submitted and approved, by each District Superintendent prior to announcing the event.
District Site Information
- District
- Alexandria & Arlington
- Charlotteville
- Danville
- Eastern Shore
- Elizabeth River
- Farmville
- Harrisonburg
- James River
- Lynchburg
- Rappahannock River
- Richmond
- Roanoke
- Staunton
- Winchester
- York River
Collection Sites:
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Grace UMC, 9750 Wellington Rd, Manassas, VA 20110
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Burke UMC, 6200 Burke Centre Pkwy, Burke, VA 22015
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Rising Hope UMC, 8220 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309
Ministries Served:
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SERVE and Georgetown South (Northern Virginia Family Services)
Contact: Sharon Thompson thompies5@comcast.net -
ECHO (Ecumenical Community Helping Each Other)
Contact: Judy Fender jg1fender@icloud.com -
Rising Hope UMC
Contact: Sandy Miller smiller@risinghopeumc.org
Collection Sites:
- Culpeper UMC, 1233 Oaklawn Dr, Culpeper, VA 22701
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Trinity UMC, 4637 Plank Rd, North, VA 22959
Ministries Served:
- Loaves & Fishes, Crozet
- Nelson County Food Bank
- Louisa County Food Bank
District Mission Coordinator:
- Darryl Lam (540) 219-2829
Collection Sites:
- Not decided yet
Ministries Served:
- God’s Storehouse
- House of Hope
- Henry Fork Service Center
- God’s Pit Crew
- Elementary schools in Danville City and Franklin County
- Rainbow House Shelter
- Patrick County Community Food Bank
District Mission Coordinator:
- Ryan Ware
(318) 730-8155
Collection Sites:
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Mears Memorial, 181 Second St, Keller, VA 23401
Ministries Served:
- TBA
District Mission Coordinators:
- Kendra Powell
(757) 787-7107
Collection Sites:
- TBS
Ministries Served:
- TBS
District Mission Coordinators:
- Martha Pizzeck
- (757) 739-6491
Collection Sites:
- Farmville UMC, 212 High St, Farmville, VA 23901
Ministries Served:
- FACES Food Bank
District Mission Coordinators:
- Susie Thomas
(225) 205-2883
Collection Sites:
- Grottoes UMC, 300 4th St, Grottoes, VA 24441
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Manor Memorial UMC, 9320 North Congress St, New Market. VA 22844
Ministries Served:
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Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
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Rockingham County School Partners
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Massanutten Pres. Food Pantry
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Elkton Food Pantry
District Mission Coordinator:
- Brian Posey, C: (540) 236-2472; O: 540) 249-4239
Collection Sites:
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James River District Office, 11605 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805
Ministries Served:
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Greg Hill Center
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Mission Ministries
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Project Godspeed at Jackson-Feild Homes
District Mission Coordinators:
- Gibby Elder (804) 239-4591
Collection Sites:
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Peakland UMC, 4434 Boonsboro Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Ministries Served:
- TBS
District Mission Coordinators:
- Kim Ness
(434 ) 384-2791
Collection Sites:
- TBS
Ministries Served:
- TBS
District Mission Coordinators:
- Steve Little
(540) 878-0244
Collection Sites:
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Duncan Memorial UMC, 201 Henry St, Ashland, VA 23005
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Woodlake UMC, 15640 Hampton Park Dr, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Ministries Served:
- TBS
District Mission Coordinators:
- Joshua McCauley
(540) 820-5601
Collection Sites:
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Huntington Court UMC, 3333 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, VA 24012
- NRV – The Edges, 706 Harding Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Ministries Served:
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Roanoke Rescue Mission
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Kids Soar
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NRV – Giles County Christian Service Mission and Pembroke First UMC
District Mission Coordinators:
- Jeff Wilson
(540) 366-3465
Collection Sites:
- TBS
Ministries Served:
- TBS
District Mission Coordinators:
- Doug Harris
540-487-0347
Collection Sites:
- Duncan Memorial UMC, 210 E. Main St, Berryville, VA
Ministries Served:
- C-Cap of Winchester
- C-Cap of Front Royal
- Bright Futures
- Loudoun Hunger Relief
District Mission Coordinator:
- Chad Hrbek
540-660-4761
Collection Sites:
- TBS
Ministries Served:
- TBS
District Mission Coordinators:
- David Magruder
(757) 879-2363