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TOP FIVE
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[July 16, 2026]
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Stories of AC: Original song played for Deacon Recognition
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Over the next few weeks, we will share Stories from the 2026 Annual Conference of moments we want to remember. The Rev. Andrew LaBar-Dietz shared the experience of having his original song played during the Deacon Recognition. Watch video...
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COB message on fatal shooting in Maine federal immigration operation
COUNCIL OF BISHOPS--After Monday's fatal shooting of Joan Sebastian Guerrero during a federal immigration operation in Biddeford, Maine, the people of the New England and New York Annual Conferences are responding as the church: gathering with their neighbors in prayer and peaceful witness, and opening their congregations as places of welcome and refuge. In a message released today, Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton grieves Mr. Guerrero's death, joins Maine's Governor and congressional delegation in calling for a full, fair, and transparent investigation, and speaks directly to immigrant neighbors: "If you need someone to pray with, sit with, or simply listen, our United Methodist churches are here. Please do not fear or grieve alone. We stand with you." Read full message...
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Conversation on bivocational ministry
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What does bivocational ministry look like today?Hear from pastors serving in churches, schools, and workplaces as they share how God is calling leaders beyond the traditional walls of the church. Explore the challenges, opportunities, and impact of bivocational ministry in today's world. Watch video...
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"Clergy to Clergy" is a resourcing video and podcast series featuring honest conversations between VAUMC clergy covering topics from new appointments Finding Home in a New Appointment on to work-life balance Pastoring and Parenting.
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Quick Links to AC wrap-up
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Give to Annual Conference Offering
Please join us in celebrating the funds raised so far:
The AC Offering has raised $81,475.
An offering for the Black College Fund was taken during the Juneteenth Worship and raised $7,751.10.
This year’s Annual Conference Offering includes the MJ Kim Fund for Immigrant Clergy and the Virginia Conference Center for Belonging and Advocacy.
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Named for the Rev. Myung Johng “MJ” Kim, the first Asian-American pastor to be ordained elder in the Virginia Conference, the MJ Kim Fund will support the unique needs of our Virginia Conference immigrant clergy, especially as they face the challenges of and expenses related to navigating our nation’s immigration process so that they may serve our churches and their communities.
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The Center for Belonging and Advocacy is the newest ministry area of our Conference. Led by the Rev. Lan Davis Wilson, this new ministry area equips our congregations and our Conference develop and deploy resources and strategies to create a true culture of inclusion in Virginia and beyond. Give online...
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Donate by check
To give to the Annual Conference offering, you can make your check out to the Virginia United Methodist Conference with AC Offering in the memo line, and mail it to:
VA Annual Conference of the UMC
Attn: Conference Treasurer & Business Office
10330 Staples Mill Road, Suite 100
Glen Allen, VA 23060
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Public Notice Board
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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