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October Dates to Remember | |
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Coming Soon:
Virtual: Spiritual Gifts TBD
Virtual: Lay Leader Training January 12
In-Person District Training Day: January 25 at Williamsburg UMC
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October 27, 2024, 3:00 PM:
St. Luke's UMC
300 Ella Taylor Rd.
Yorktown, VA 23692
November 3, 2024, 3:00 PM:
Lower UMC
120 Lower Church Rd.
Hartfield, VA 23071
November 10, 2024, 3:00 PM:
Tappahannock Memorial UMC
345 Earl St.
Tappahannock, VA 22560
November 17, 2024, 3:00 PM:
Ebenezer UMC
161 Embrey Mill Rd.
Stafford, VA 22554
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Join the DS, as his guest, for donuts, coffee (or tea), and fellowship:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
28 OCT 2024 Newport News Panera 12531 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, 23602
4 NOV 2024 Williamsburg Panera 6399 Richmond Rd #100, Williamsburg, 23188
18 NOV 2024 Fredericksburg https://www.curitibaartcafe.com/
25 NOV 2024 Kilmarnock https://frontporchcoffeehouse.com/
There is no agenda or set topic. Charles would like an opportunity to buy you a donut and chat about whatever you, as pastors, want to discuss.
Please let us know on the Thursday before if you think you will be able to make it.
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The third Mission Rivers District Conference will be held IN PERSON on Sunday, December 8 at 3:00pm. We will meet at a central location - Shady Grove UMC, located at 8209 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA.
Please join us!
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We are currently accepting nominations for District Lay Members at Large to Annual Conference 2025 which will be held in Roanoke June 12 - 14, 2025. District Lay Members to Annual Conference will be reimbursed up to $600 for expenses per our reimbursement guidelines. Please note that you cannot serve as a Church Lay Member to Annual Conference and a District Lay Member to Annual Conference at the same time. These are two separate positions. The deadline to submit this nomination form is Friday, November 15, 2024.
Please note that to be elected as an at-large member, a person must have been a member of The United Methodist Church for the 2 years preceding their election and shall have been an active participant in The United Methodist Church for at least 4 years preceding their election. This requirement may be waived for youth and young adult nominees.
If you are unable to complete an online form by clicking the button below, please contact Lynn Manley at 757.879.9472 or Lisa Jones at 757.596.3476 and they will help you complete the form by phone.
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2025 Grant Applications will be available on Friday, October 4th.
We will send the grant applications and instructions out via email and will also post everything to the website:
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Mike Newsome, Chairman of the Henderson United Methodist Church (UMC) Men's group, presented a check for $2200 from their annual Fish Fry event to the Henderson UMC Scholarship Committee. Present for the acceptance (from left) are Rev. Evelyn Penn, Ellen Douglas, Dottie Reynolds, and Mike Newsome. Ernie Thrift is a member of the scholarship committee but was not present for the photo. | |
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Clergy Support Group
Our District Superintendent has remarked that loneliness is adversely affecting clergy in a number of ways. In an effort to provide collegial support, interested clergy are invited to attend an informal monthly lunch gathering (second Wednesday of the month at 11:30) to support and encourage one another. This is held in the Gloucester Courthouse area and all conversation is held in confidence. Email Ed Walker (edwalker@vaumc.org) to be added to the invite list.
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St. James UMC
Museum of The Bible Washington D.C
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Departure: 6:00am from St. James UMC
1533 West Queen St., Hampton, VA 23669
Cost: $65/ per person (Transportation Only)
General Admission Tickets:
Adult $16.99
Youth $13.99
To Register and Reserve your seat:
Please contact
Diana James-Wynder: Phone # 757-722-1823
*Payment at time of Registration/Reservation. Registration deadline: Sunday, October 20, 2024
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“ALL ABOUT HOSPICE CARE”
Presented by: AGAPE CARE GROUP HOSPICE (ACG Hospice)
Learn what Hospice Care means these days.
Learn what is covered by Hospice Care and who pays.
Learn why is it important to have knowledge about Hospice
services.
ACG Hospice will explain the answers simply and
understandably.
**Please Note** Nothing to Purchase, Sell or Donate
This is strictly information questions/answers.
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Armed with valuable and timely information, navigation through this inevitable life changing event can be less stressful when that time arrives. Meet and learn about Hospice Care from expert Hospice Caregivers. Each of us will likely be faced with end-of-life circumstances in the future.
Join Asbury UMC for this event. Bring your spouse, family and friends, but RSVP. An accurate count is necessary to insure plenty of seats and refreshments for everyone, so please RSVP no later than October 19th, 2024 to 757-887-3559 or asburyumcoffice@yahoo.com
Or jicoffman55@gmail.com
Following symposium, refreshments will be served!
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WHERE:
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
15616 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
WHEN:
October 23th, 2024
at 6:30 PM
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Safer Sanctuaries policy updated
The conference Safer Sanctuaries policy, protection policies for minors and vulnerable adults, has been updated. Local churches may use this policy as a template in their contexts.
Find policy and more at the link.
Read More
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Sept. 30 Deadline for Clergy Day Apart
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson invites clergy to attend the Clergy Day Apart entitled "Dreaming Forward" on October 10, 2024, at Floris UMC in Herndon, Va. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are in-person (full-day) and streaming options (half-day) to choose from.
Rev. Dr. Laceye Warner will kick the day off with worship, followed by an address from Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson. Next, we will hear a keynote from Dr. Joy Kreider, a neuroscientist and trauma consultant who will address the trauma that pastors face and how we can move forward from it together.
Provision Church will serve lunch, and the afternoon will be filled with workshops led by Rev. Dr. Laceye Warner, Dr. Joy Kreider, Rev. Dr. John Obeng, Rev. Cassandra Nunez from the Baltimore-Washington Conference, and Rev. Dr. Jason Stanley. The day will end with worship and the sacrament of Holy Communion. For more information and to register, visit this link. Funds are available for clergy to attend! Contact the Center for Clergy Excellence at clergyexcellence@vaumc.org.
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VUMPI shares Health Plan reminders
For eligible clergy and lay employee participants in the Conference Health Benefit plan, a reminder from the Pensions and Benefits office - now is the time to ensure your Wellness Activities are complete to earn incentives for the 2025 benefits year. Open enrollment is right around the corner, so make sure you remember to visit your physician for a wellness check and complete the Personal Health Profile with our partner Health Advocate before the September 30 deadline. Health Plan eligible members who complete both activities receive financial credit towards their 2025 health plan contributions. Act before the end of September to make sure you qualify!To learn more, details are available here: Wellness Rewards Program. For additional questions, contact the Pensions and Benefits office at (804) 521-1131.
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Bishops denounce political violence
COUNCIL OF BISHOPS--Amid polarization and increasing threats, the United Methodist Council of Bishops has released a statement that denounces violence, authoritarianism, and secular and Christian nationalism. “Let’s join conversations in our pulpits, pews, and the public square that advance justice and build up our communities in love,” writes Council of Bishops President Tracy S. Malone.
Read More
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VAUMC clergy to lead at Small Church Gathering in November
It's a BIG event for the SMALL church! Register by October 15 for the Small Church Gathering, a resourcing event unique to small church contexts, at Virginia Beach UMC on November 2. Space is limited. Several VAUMC leaders will share at the event, some include:
- Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page- Learning to Engage your Church's Community
- Rev. Jeff Witt- Stewardship Made Easier
- Rev. Amanda Webber- Cultivating Talent
- Rev. Kyungsuk Cho- Beauty Across Cultures
- Martha Stokes- Role of Laity in the Church
- Rev. Jason Stanley- Transforming Stories using a Storyboard tool
Learn more...
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