Virtual Annual Conference June 18-19, 2021
The theme for 2021 Annual Conference is “United as One” with the guiding Scripture of John 17:20-23 (NRSV).
“I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”
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View AC 2021 livestream
Official Packet available here
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Special Services
- Clergy Session (for clergy only), Thursday, June 10th, Call to Order at 10:00 a.m.
- Retirement Worship Service, Premiere Stream at 6:30 p.m. Thursday June 17
- Service of Ordering of Ministry, 7 p.m., Friday, June 18
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Click here to download the bulletin for the Service of Commissioning (pdf)
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Click here to download the bulletin for A Service of Recognition & Ordination (pdf)
- Laity Celebration Worship, Premiere Stream at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 20
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Click here to download the Order of Service (Word)
- Service of Remembrance, Premiere Stream at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 20
- Service of Licensing of Local Pastors & Deaconess Commissioning, Premiere Stream at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 21
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Click here to download the bulletin (pdf)
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District Cans & Kits Drop Off is THIS Saturday
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Questions or more information?
Contact our Rappahannock District Mission Coordinators:
Rev. Steve Little
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→ ACTION -- Tell us how YOUR Church will be participating!
• For planning purposes we would like to know how each local church will be supporting the Annual Conference 2021 Mission Project. Pastors/Mission Leads take a short survey, here. https://tinyurl.com/CANS4UMC. Thank you to those who have already responded.
→ACTION -- On June 19th Let us know how much you collected!
• Use this simple form to report what you did so we can tally and send to the Virginia Conference.
If you are collecting items as a local church for local ministries or you are a District drop off location please total collected items by pounds or by numbers of items.
Canned goods: 180 pounds or.240 items *
Laundry Soap: 19 bottles/bags/Boxes
Diapers/Wipes: 24
Personal Care: 39 items
UMCOR Kits: 7 kits
* For canned goods, a 10x10x12 box may hold up to 30 pounds; where as a banana box may be as much as 50 pounds.
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Where are the Rappahannock River District Collection Sites? |
North - Trinity UMC, 9280 Old Dumfries Rd, Catlett, VA 20119; Collection on June 19th 2:00 – 4:00 PM and by Appointment.
Central - Fredericksburg UMC, 308 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401; Collection on June 19th, 2:00 - 4:00 PM in the Charlotte Street Parking lot circle.
South - McKendree UMC, 4347 Manfield Road, Manquin, VA 23106; Collection by appointment;
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Annual Conference Mission & Offering Opportunities |
As we approach gathering on June 18 and 19, we want to remind you of the Mission Opportunities during the Annual Conference. Each District will hold a Community Cans and Kits drive through/drop off event at 2:00 PM, simultaneously with a webinar that broadcasts the drive through event along with special guests from the food banks in Virginia. This webinar is available for both watching and listening. For more information, please visit www.vaumc.org/kits and your district webpage for specifics.
The Annual Conference offering will be evenly distributed to the Federation of Virginia Food Banks and Partnerships of Hope countries. Our goal for this year’s Annual Conference offering is $200,000. If every church contributes $200, we will easily reach this goal. The offering will be dedicated during the closing worship on June 19 at 10:00 AM. For more information, visit www.vaumc.org/ACoffering.
Serving ministries has created a three-part video explaining the Mission Opportunities during the Annual Conference. We are providing this in a downloadable format so churches can share it with their congregations during worship. Go to this link: https://we.tl/t-LeLZcXa0I7, click “I Agree” and you will see the three files to download. You may also include this information for the video in your newsletters or simply like and share the video posts we have on the VAUMC Facebook page.
We are thankful to be in connection as an Annual Conference. Let us continue to unite as one for God’s mission.
In Christ,
Rev. Seungsoo ‘RJ’ Jun
Associate Director of Serving Ministries
Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church
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Afton UMC Blessing of the Animals Service Held |
On Sunday, May 30th, Afton UMC in Hacks Neck welcomed all pets (and their owners) to a special blessing service for the animals. It was a damp and chilly evening, but it was a joyous time for all. Following the service, the Reverend John Wright individually blessed each pup. Blessing ribbon necklaces were given to each participant, along with a Certificate of Blessing. The owners received home baked cookies and goodies.
This was a very special time, and Afton was very glad to welcome their furry friends and neighbors.
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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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Newsletter going to Twice Monthly |
The newsletter will come out on the 15th and end of the month for the summer months |
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How to Reach the District Office
Please call 804.448.8326 to reach the district office. The phones will be forwarded to Lynn even if she is working from home. If she is off, the message will let you know.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
District Superintendent: Rev. Charles F. Ledlum-Bates, Ph.D.
2020 District Co-Lay Lay Leader:
2020 District Co-Lay Leader:
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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