A periodic communiqué
from Virginia Wesleyan University
Special Edition
March 2020
A Letter for Leaders in the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church

Good morning,

I pray this email finds our Marlin family well and in good spirits. Thank you to so many of you who shared expressions of support following my recent letter to the Virginia Wesleyan University community. The compassion shown for one another over these past few weeks has been a bright light during this dark time. 

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After 10 years of dedicated service to the University, the United Methodist Church will be reassigning Greg West as part of their pastoral appointment process. As you are aware, this is a pivotal time in the United Methodist Church with deep divides among subgroups of the Church.

Greg has been instrumental in establishing opportunities for community members to explore their faith through structured group dialogue, ecumenical Sunday worship, and as the organizer of several mission trips during his tenure. We wish Greg and his family all the best, and we thank him for his many contributions to the institution and in the community.

With wisdom provided by the Bishop and leaders in the Church, the University has already begun the process of actively seeking our next leader for the campus ministry. Through Greg's good work, this position will be attractive for the right candidate. Please join me in thanking Greg for his immeasurable contributions. We wish him all the best.

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On Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m., I'll be hosting a town hall with members of our Emergency Response Team. This virtual meeting will be informational in nature, offering clarity on this evolving situation and next steps for the Virginia Wesleyan community. Watch our website, your email inboxes, and our social media sites for webcast information.  In the meantime, visit the VWU COVID-19 resource page at vwu.edu/coronavirus for the latest information.

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Be well!

Sincerely,
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Scott D. Miller, Ph.D.
President
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone: 757.455.3215
Email: sdmiller@vwu.edu