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Your Monthly News & Updates
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Browse through this month's newsletter for your James River District updates and events coming soon!
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A Message from Bishop Lewis
Seated, from left, Wayne Snead, Larry Thompson, Bishop Sharma Lewis, Alex Joyner, Danny Kesner.
Standing, first row, from left, Mark Ogren, Seonyoung Kim, Janine Howard, Dave Rochford, Kathleen Overby Webster, Rob Colwell, Jeff Mickle, Tom Joyce, Meredith McNabb.
Back row: Cathy Abbott, David Dommisse, Tommy Herndon, Scott Davis, Bob Parks, Pete Moon, Ted Smith, Marc Brown
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No Cabinet Changes for 2017-2018
Dear Virginia Conference,
I am delighted to be here in the Virginia Annual Conference and look forward to our shared ministry of "making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world." After prayerful discernment, I have decided there will be no Appointive or Extended Cabinet Changes in 2017-2018. I would like to continue to build the present team and allow myself an additional year to meet and learn the clergy that could be an additional asset to the Cabinet in the coming years. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
Peace and Blessings,
Bishop Sharma D. Lewis
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Upcoming Events
Our James River District Annual Spring and Summer Events are coming up soon. View the items below for details.
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March 2017
Our Lenten Lunch series will begin on
March 1, 2017 with our very own Reverend Dr. Rob Colwell as speaker of the hour.
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April
Gather your teams and register for the Annual Main Street Golf Tournament.
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Lay Servant Academy
March 31 - April 2, 2017
All of the courses are open to anyone, and each course is designed to help those serving the local church learn more about leadership, personal faith development, and a deeper understanding of the United Methodist Church.
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Bishop's Convocation on Prayer
April 1, 2017
Both laity and clergy are invited to attend the Bishop's Convocation on Prayer, which wil be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Trinity UMC (903 Forest Ave, Henrico, VA 23229). Registration is $10.00 (which includes lunch). For a complete brochure and to make a reservation, click
https://www.etouches.com/bishopsconvo
The deadline is March 27th.
The Rev. Juanita Campbell Rasmus will be the plenary speaker. There will also be small group learning opportunities in the areas of prayer and Wesleyan spiritual disciplines.
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May
Ministers' Convocation
"Making Space for Yourself and Others"
May 8-10, 2017
This year's Ministers' Convocation will offer a time for renewal/relaxation and learning. As pastors prepare to enter this new year in ministry, consider registering now! Come be engaged in theological and academic conversation while experiencing rejuvenation for ministry. Speakers include Dr. Amy Oden, Professor at Saint Paul School of Theology (OK), Bishop Sharma D. Lewis, and Rev. Dr. Joel LeMon, Associate Professor at Candler.
The convocation will be held at Wyndham Virginia Crossings Conference Center in Glen Allen. For event details and registration, please click
www.vaumc.org/MinistersConvocation
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A Day with Bishop Lewis
Associate Members and Local Pastors Day with the Bishop
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James River District Service Relief
There is no greater reward than blessing others. Please view a Thank You letter from the Virginia Conference Disaster Relief Ministry for our team work as a Conference.
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