New Global Mission Fellows Commissioned in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Surrounded by the support of the United Methodist connection, the 2026-28 class of Global Mission Fellows (GMFs) was commissioned on July…
Missional & Community Engagement
Missional & Community Engagement resources and facilitates mission opportunities for districts and local churches in serving together for the Kingdom of God.
Global Missionaries in Vietnam Visiting Virginia Conference
UMC Missionaries to Vietnam, Rev. Jonathan and Terah Park will be visiting our Conference in early November 2026. Please contact Rev. Nancy Robinson if you are interested in hearing their stories and learn about their ministry at your church. Once establish their schedule it will be posted here on the website so that you can attend a gathering. If you could host them as a church and in your home, let us know as soon as possible. You will be blessed!! Thanks in advance.
Rev. Nancy Robinson
VAUMC Coordinator for Global Ministries/ CSGM
nancyrobinson@vaumc.org
(804) 873 1487
Condolences to our Brazilian Partners & the family of Rev. José Magalhães Furtado
Condolences to the Furtado family in Brazil, where we are partners in Mission and Ministry, on the death of Rev. José Magalhães Furtado, uncle to Rev. Nilse Furtado Gilliam (Pastor at Duncan Memorial UMC, Ashland). Read more…
Update regarding UM Response to Nepal Flood
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Global Mission Fellows Commissioning in Cambodia
Watch the full Global Mission Fellows Commissioning Service below. Learn more about the Global Mission Fellows program Global Mission Fellows Commissioned Anindo, Addah Home Country:…
“Tithing Careers” to Mentor and Learn in Cambodia
We’re just a couple of normal people, close to retirement, who decided to tithe our working lives and see how God would use us. Delecia…
Missionary Dedicated to Child Wellbeing
A missionary from Zimbabwe serving in Namibia, Ernest Mudzengerere has dedicated his life to education and child development. His work includes a strong emphasis on…
Missionaries Commissioned for Service in Kenya
NAIROBI – Missionaries from 10 countries who gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for training and fellowship were officially commissioned by the General Board of Global Ministries…
Deaf Ministry Farming Project Brings Hope to Mutare
MUTARE, Zimbabwe – In the quiet Weirmouth area, the Deaf Ministry Farming Project is steadily taking root. In its first year, the project has already…
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VAUMC churches are encouraged to share their upcoming mission trips and opportunities – especially if there is room for others to join the team!
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For any questions related to the Office of Community and Missional Engagement please email the Director of Connectional Ministries Rev. Chris McLain and conference Chief Operating Officer and Bishop’s Assistant Rev. Doug Forrester.