Why do we call the Thursday of Holy Week, "Maundy Thursday?"

Why do we call the Thursday of Holy Week, "Maundy Thursday?" Learn the history behind the phrase, the significance of the day and what it means as we live as Christ followers.

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United Methodist Men to Host Zoom Webinar on Prayer, April 19

Prayer is a way of deepening our relationship with God. Jesus constantly retreated in order to be with God in prayer. Paul set the itinerary for his missionary journeys based on prayer. Jesus and Paul are models for us. Please join the Virginia Conference United Methodist Men (UMM) on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 PM and discover the spiritual discipline of prayer.

UMM will welcome the Rev. Mark Lubbock, deployed staff at the General Commission, as the speaker. Mark has served the Louisiana Conference for more than 15 years and became the first clergyperson to become a certified men’s ministry specialist. He is also the founder and CEO of Gulf South Men, a non-profit organization that assists churches and men’s organizations in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama with tools to make disciples.

Please join in on April 19 at 6:30 PM for a Love, Learn, and Lead webinar on prayer.

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Webinar recordings from previous Love, Learn, and Lead webinars are posted on the website https://vaumc.org/UMM. 

Finding humor in holy moments

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Did Jesus laugh? Was he amused with his friends, the disciples, and with the world around him? Baylor University professor Robert Darden, author of "Jesus Laughed: The Redemptive Power of Humor," emphatically says, "Absolutely!" Learn more.

Conference office offering free, online workshop on grants

Conference office offering free, online workshop on grants

In response to requests from clergy of the conference, Office of Influencing Ministries is offering a free online workshop on some best practices for seeking and writing grants. Mr. David King, president of D. King Fundraising in Richmond, VA, will lead this session. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 11, 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Zoom. The deadline to register is May 6, 2022. Register at this link...

This workshop will cover the essential strategic steps in seeking and winning grants from public and private charitable foundations: research to identify overlapping interests with the foundations' stated giving priorities, cultivating a relationship with foundation staff, setting a grant-seeking strategy (including appropriate request amount), the submission process (including writing the grant application), reasonable expectations and the realities of grant-seeking, and stewarding and reporting on the grant once awarded.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Guidelines and Applications for the 2022 RRD Scholarship Program are now available.  

The firm deadline for applications to be received in the district office is May 16, 2022 at 4:00pm.

The Rappahannock River District is pleased to announce our Spring Lay Servant

Training Classes. These classes will be held via ZOOM and are open to all districts.

The classes will be divided into 3 consecutive Saturdays (April 30, May 7, May 14) from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm.  

Classes include: 



• Basic: Lay Servant Ministries led by Mr. Bob Pickett
• Advanced: Spiritual Gifts led by Rev. Larry Jent
• Advanced: Purposeful Engagement: Reaching Boomers and Beyond led by Ms. Martha Stokes
• Advanced: Teaching Biblical Faith—Leading Small Group Bible Studies led by Rev. Nilse Furtado-Gilliam
• Advanced: Opening Ourselves to Grace led by Rev. Linda Ray

• The cost is $15 and the Registration Deadline is April 25, 2022  

Please click here for the registration form. You can register by mailing in the registration form with a check or clicking here to register and pay online.

Questions? Please contact our RRD Director of Lay Servant Ministries, Jenn Robinson O’Brien at 540.295.9912 or the Rappahannock River District Office at 804.448.8326.  

Westview on the James has an opening for a kitchen manager for this summer. This is a 10-week commitment from June through Mid August. Pay would be based on experience. Contact denny@westviewonthejames.org

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Tabernacle UMC in Fredericksburg, Virginia has an immediate need for a Child Care/Nursery Care worker to care for children in the church nursery on Sunday mornings and during special events. The Sunday morning hours are 9:15 am to 11:30 am. 

Interested persons must meet VA state and TUMC Child Protection Policy requirements.

For further information and full job description, please contact Pastor Ted Smith at TedSmith@vaumc.org.

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Dahlgren UMC (DUMC) has an immediate need for a Nursery Attendant meeting or able to meet VA State and Church Child Protection Policy requirements for paid child care staff. 

 This is a permanent, part-time, hourly-wage position to care for young children, ages infant-to-Pre-K, placed in the nursery during church services and special events.

Details of the requirements of the position are posted on the Church Web Site. 

Questions or expressions of interest can also be directed to the Church Office by phone: 540-663-2230 or email to office@dahlgrenumc.org. 

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White Stone UMC seeks Administrative Assistant:

White Stone UMC, White Stone, VA, is seeking a dynamic part-time self-starter for 20 hours a week with a flexible work schedule possible. Responsible for administration of church office providing clerical support to Pastor, staff, and membership. Computer skills required: Microsoft Office and databases. For application and job description visit https://whitestoneumc.org/employment-opportunity/

This position is also posted on the Virginia Conference website at www.vaumc.org/jobs