DISTRICT CONFERENCE DATE
Our District Conference will be Sunday, November 14 at 2:00 pm via ZOOM. More details to come!
Nominations Committee Begins Work for 2022
Please be in prayer for members of the District Nominations Committee as they begin to fill the slate of District Positions for 2022. We've listed the members below.

If you're interested in serving on a District Committee or Position, please contact one of these folks or email Lynn at the District Office.

Charles Ledlum-Bates
Terry Bain
Dave Berry
Bert Cloud
Penny Kelly
Bob Pickett
 Robb Almy
Sandra Hooks 
Deb Myers
Peggy Clark
Audrey Lowery
Debbie Messick
Connie Devenport
Bryan McClain

We are seeking nominations for District Lay Members to the 2022 Annual Conference (June 16 – 18, 2022 in Hampton).
 
We will accept nominations by email or mail. Since our District Conference will be virtual, we will vote on the ballot as a whole – not on individual nominees. We will put the first 19 eligible nominees received on the ballot. The next 7 eligible nominees received will be listed as alternates.  Any additional nominations received after this first 26 and any nominated during our District Conference will be added to the alternate list. 
 
Pastors and laity are urged to submit names for nomination to the District Office no later than November 1, 2021. If you are nominating someone else, please be sure to obtain your nominee’s permission prior to filling out this form.

The form should be emailed to rappahannockriverdistrict@vaumc.org or mailed to PO BOX 100, Ladysmith, VA 22501. Never mail anything to the street address.
 
Please note that to be elected as a District Lay 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 nominees under 30 years of age (contact the DS for approval).
Rappahannock River District offering fall virtual Lay Servant Training

The Rappahannock River District is pleased to offer another Virtual Lay Servant Training this fall. These classes will be held via Zoom and are open to all districts.

The classes will be held on consecutive Saturdays (September 18, 25, & October 2). The classes offered include:

  • Basic (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
  • United Methodist Heritage (1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
  • Called to Preach (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
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Registration should be submitted no later than September 13, 2021. Learn more...

Lay Servant Training is a leadership development program for any and all laity in the UMC. It can help anyone who is interested in learning more in their pursuit of being a better leader and servant for Christ’s church. If you are a Lay Servant, you must attend the ENTIRE course in order to receive credit for certification or recertification. Recertification is required every three years for both Certified Lay Servants and Certified Lay Speakers.
Race & Relations Team
The Race and Race Relations Team introduced the Virginia Roots, Race, and Discipleship curriculum and videos in 2020. The team extends its thanks to laity and clergy who have engaged in dialogue with small groups and gave feedback on the format, information that has been acquired, and questions about the next steps.
 
The upcoming three segments are centered on segregation and desegregation in the Methodist Church and public schools, and nonviolent protests. The topics include
 
·         The Central Jurisdiction (a racially segregated body of the Methodist Church from 1939 to 1968)
·         Massive Resistance in Farmville, Virginia
·         Bloody Monday, nonviolent protests and police brutality in Danville, Virginia in 1963
 
As stated in the initial offering, “We are on an adventure as learners." The Race and Race Relations Team continues to learn about effective storytelling that is high quality. In the upcoming segments, you will see more graphics and images of people who help history come alive. The team wants to ensure each video has in-depth storytelling which requires more time in production. The Race and Race Relations Team is committed to this ongoing project and will continue to add videos and curriculum to the website.
 
For more information and to view the videos and curriculum currently offered, visit the Virginia Conference website at https://vaumc.org/racerelations/  
 
For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Charles F. Ledlum-Bates at rrds@vaumc.org.
Special and Sustaining Grant Applications for 2022
Applications are now available for the 2022 Common Table Special Grants and Sustaining Grants for local churches and ministries. Forms may be found at https://vaumc.org/special-and-sustaining-grants/ The deadline to receive complete applications (must include all supporting documentation and be signed by the District Superintendent) is October 15, 2021. Questions may be directed to Bev Myers at BevMyers@vaumc.org
Click anywhere on flyer for more information on Bible Land Exploration Trip
Congregational Care Pastor
Fredericksburg United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time, congregational care pastor to work as part of a team within our congregational care staff. This position is open to qualified candidates from a denominational background that can work within the Wesleyan theological tradition. This position has been previously filled by bi-vocational pastors, so a flexible schedule can be discussed. Job description available upon request. Candidates must send a cover letter and resume to: pastorgina@fumcva.org or contact the lead church pastor, Rev. Gina Anderson-Cloud at 540-373-9021, ext. 104.
 
Organist/Choir Director
Kilmarnock United Methodist Church is seeking part-time Organist/Choir Director (Rogers 3 manual T957 organ and a concert grand piano) for weekly Sunday services and for special services also to include weekly rehearsals with the adult choir. We are looking for a musician with organ and piano skills to share their faith through music to the glory of God, who also has experience conducting a 15 person choir. Musician would be responsible for planning and selecting music in collaboration with the pastor. Salary range is commensurate with experience. Interested persons may contact Pastor Penny Cory at Phone #804-435-1797 to receive a complete job description. Cover letter and resumes may be mailed to Kilmarnock UMC, P.O. Box 2095, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 or secretarykumc@gmail.com.
Job Opening
Regester Chapel UMC in Stafford is seeking a Director of Music Ministry. Please click here for a complete job description.
  CONTACT INFORMATION

District Superintendent: Rev. Charles F. Ledlum-Bates, Ph.D.

2020 District Co-Lay Lay Leader:

2020 District Co-Lay Leader:

Lay Servant Director: Ms. Jennifer Robinson O'Brien fxbcryptkeeper@gmail.com
Youth Coordinator: TJ Oliver, rrdyouth@vaumc.org
Office Manager: Lynn Manley rappahannockriverdistrict@vaumc.org
Administrative Assistant Connie Devenport conniedevenport@vaumc.org


Mailing Address: PO BOX 100, Ladysmith, VA 22501 Phone   804.448.8326
Office Location: Inside Wright’s Chapel UMC at 8063 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen, VA (do not use for mail)