What is ministry going to look like as we move out of the pandemic? |
Join a live webinar event hosted by the Back to In-person Worship Work Group (led by the Rev. Alex Joyner) and Mission and Ministries Work Group (led by the Rev. Doug Forrester) on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 7 p.m. to learn more.
Bishop Lewis and members of the work groups will offer a progress report and announce some new developments. Clergy, Healthy Church Team (HCT) members, and lay members of the Virginia Conference are invited to join this event.
The In-person Worship Work Group and Mission & Ministries Work Group thank you for your commitment to continuing to be a church together!
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Attention Church History Contacts |
The Conference Archives is looking for anyone who has had experience in setting up a History room or Archives for their church. Please contact Stephanie Davis, Conference Archivist, so that your expertise can be used to help churches that are just beginning the process of organizing their records and setting up a History room.
804-521-1132
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Upcoming Meetings
(via Zoom)
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April 19 - Board of Missions Meeting
April 20 - DCOM Meeting
April 28 - Connectional Ministries Mtg.
April 29 - District Finance Meeting
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IMPORTANT CHANGE - "KITS FOR CONFERENCE" Effort |
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The pandemic has affected the operations of the United Methodist Committee on Relief, UMCOR. UMCOR hasn’t been able to process new kits or to ship their existing kits overseas as usual. So UMCOR is asking that conferences NOT make hygiene, school, or cleaning kits this year.
Churches and UMWs are being asked to devote their kit-making energies to ministries and non-profits in their local communities. Do you have a feeding ministry or a ministry to the homeless in your community? Perhaps your local public school system would appreciate the same sort of “kits” that your church has traditionally made. NO KITS will be accepted as part of this year’s (virtual) Annual Conference. Questions may be addressed to Rev. David Magruder at davidmagruder@vaumc.org.
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Get Involved at the Conference Level! |
The Conference Nominations Team is tasked with finding those who are interested in serving on conference boards and agencies. If you are interested in serving, please complete a Nomination Profile form (see red button below for link to conference page). You'll find the nomination profile form to complete and descriptions of each committee's work.
Vacancies:
1. Common Table, 1 lay
2. Board of Church and Society, 1 clergy
3. Board of Discipleship, 1 lay
4. Youth Council, 1 person, clergy or lay
5. Older Adult Council, 1 person, clergy or lay
6. Communications, 2 lay
7. Disabilities, 1 clergy, 1 lay
8. Equitable Comp, 1 clergy
9. CEMCA, 1 lay
10. CFA, 1 laywoman
11. Trustees, 1 clergy
If you'd like to be considered for a vacancy, please complete a nomination profile form and return to rappahannockriverdistrict@vaumc.org or mail to PO BOX 100, Ladysmith, VA 22501. (They have extended the deadline indicated on the website.) If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Conference Leadership & Development Team Representative, Rev. Bert Cloud at bertcloud@vaumc.org.
Thank you!
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Clergy Evaluations Due June 1
Parsonage Reviews Due May 3
Scholarship Applications Due May 17
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“Travel as a Spiritual Act” |
In late March the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) presented TV host and travel author Rick Steves, along with GBHEM’s the Rev. Dr. Tammy Gieselman, to lead an online discussion focused on “Travel as a Spiritual Act.” Steves shared how his travels and experiences with people from different places and cultures have shaped his faith and broadened his perspective on life. Watch recording...
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Virtual Lay Servant Training |
The Rappahannock River District is pleased to offer another virtual training session this May!
We will offer the following classes on ZOOM:
Basic
UM Polity
Leading Worship
The classes will be held via Zoom on May 1,8, and 15 from 8:30am - 12:00pm noon. You must attend all 3 sessions to receive credit for the class. The classes are open to all districts.
Please see the attached flyer with more information. If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Lay Servant Ministries, Pastor Kevin Elmore at kevinelmore@vaumc.org. |
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Regester Chapel UMC in Stafford is seeking a Director of Music Ministry. Please click here for a complete job description. |
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District Scholarship Applications Now Available
In keeping with our tradition of supporting higher learning, the Rappahannock River District (RRD) of the United Methodist Church has created a Student Scholarship Program. The program is maintained and administered by the RRD and is not connected with any other United Methodist board, agency, or entity. Please see the guidelines & intructions and applications below.
Deadline is May 17, 2021.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
We are working remotely until further notice. Office lines are forwarded to cell phone during office hours.
District Superintendent: Rev. Charles F. Ledlum-Bates, Ph.D.
DS Cell: 804.724.0202
2020 District Co-Lay Lay Leader:
2020 District Co-Lay Leader:
Cell 804.304.8566
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)
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