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TOP FIVE
for
[September 10, 2026]
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African bishops celebrate growth, ecumenism
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United Methodist episcopal leaders in Africa gathered in Liberia to discuss regionalization, stewardship, sustainability and other issues affecting the continent. Read more...
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Resource Article: How to evaluate worship and church events
The word “liturgy” is one of those churchy words that we United Methodists love to use when discussing our worship life. We have a liturgy for Sunday morning worship. We have another liturgy for weddings, a liturgy for funerals. Our liturgy often changes depending on the liturgical season (i.e., Advent, Lent, Eastertide).
Yet how often do we find worship in our local congregations planned solely by the appointed clergy or assigned lay supply? To put it another way, how often is “the work of the people” really “the work of a person?” Learn more...
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Support global missions during the month of September
This month, Partnerships of Hope is raising awareness of the worldwide mission
ministry of the Virginia Annual Conference. The needs are endless, from maternity care
in Mozambique to creation care in Brazil, water wells in Cambodia, and beyond. For a dollar a day in September—and beyond—you can help us build community and
instill hope, one project at a time.
Learn more...
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Season of Creation started September 1
Celebrate a new Holy Day for the Christian Year with Creation in Christ (to be celebrated September 1 or the first Sunday following September 1). This day is being added to the Lectionary this year during a time of crisis for the environment and a crisis all of us who depend on it for life.
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This Holy Celebration has ancient roots. The Eastern Orthodox Church is credited with originating the day God began creating the Cosmos and the beginning of time itself in the 7th century. The date of September 1 was chosen to coincide with the Eastern Orthodox celebration.
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The Worship Team of the United Methodist National Creation Justice Movement has been writing comprehensive Sermon and Liturgical resources, not just for Creation in Christ Sunday, but also for a 4 week worship series, Season of Creation (using Year A Scripture texts.) They have also written an additional 6 week Adult Study to complement the worship resources.
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Hatching Faith Cohort Year 3 Registration open now
The registration for Cohort 4 and Cohort 5 opened August 3, 2026 and closes February 14, 2027. Churches who commit to Hatching Faith Cohorts receive $2,500 or more in micro-grants to support their ministry"
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Cohorts 4 and 5 will run simultaneously, joining together in a Kick-Off event in Spring 2027. The registration link as well as FAQs, cohort timeline, and contact information can be found at vaumc.org/hatchingfaith.
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Have questions to crowd-source or looking for something? Find announcements or send in a posting to share conference-wide. Learn more...
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