Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church

06/08/2026

Be the reason someone believes in good people.

What does it mean to do "good"? Jesus can be our model in this. Read Matthew 25.

"Matthew 25 can be a bit scandalous because of who Jesus identifies with: the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the sick, the imprisoned. He teaches that serving those in need is the same as serving him (and ignoring those in need is the same as ignoring Jesus)." Read more: https://www.umc.org/content/living-out-christs-teachings-in-our-modern-day

06/05/2026

Ordination candidate Chelsea Morse and retiring pastor Ed Walker share a heartfelt conversation about faith, calling, mentorship, and the future of the Church.

Watch as they reflect on God's guidance through every season of ministry. You can watch here -

In this special conversation, newly ordained clergy candidate Chels...

05/29/2026

Thank you, Annual Conference members, for joining us for the AC Orientation last night! You can now access the recording and event slide deck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvOMedQugMA
https://vaumc.org/view-ac-orientation-now/

Early next week, a comprehensive FAQ will be shared of questions asked and any follow-ups to logistical questions that remained unanswered from the May 28 event.

Annual Conference members joined on May 28 for a live webinar to g...

05/26/2026

Get registered now for Lunch & Learns at AC 2026!

https://vaumc.org/register-now-for-lunch-learns/

Interested in engaging in learning opportunities while at Annual Conference, where you can take practical concepts back to your local church context? Sign up now to register for “Lunch & Learn” workshops offered on Thursday and Friday of the Annual Conference. Learn more from Rev. Chris McLain, conference Director of Connectional Ministries: https://youtu.be/FJgv2wk2I2k

Register at conference website: https://vaumc.org/register-now-for-lunch-learns/

05/25/2026

We in the wish you a blessed and share our prayers for a time when all our nations beat our swords into plowshares. C. Ray Bailey, Chaplain (BG) USA shares a prayer for the fallen.https://www.umnews.org/en/news/remembering-our-fallen-on-memorial-day

05/12/2026

Hatching Faith Cohorts kicked off Cohorts 2 & 3 last month! It was a weekend filled with worship, learning, laughter, and play for children and adults alike!

05/04/2026

Hatching Faith cohort 2-3 kicked off in April! We asked everyone what brought them joy during the event. We look forward to see how they bring that joy into their worship.

05/01/2026

Sharing from one of our UMC ministries in the Three Notch'd District.

Together, might we continue to be lightbearers in this world, carrying with us the precious lives that have been lost, especially in the midst of war and violence. The world needs us to continue being the hands and feet of Christ in our local communities and for our neighbors all over the world. Lord, in your mercy...

04/27/2026

Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me.

04/27/2026

The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church expresses deep sorrow and grave concern following the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner where President Donald J. Trump was in attendance on Saturday night. Acts of political violence—regardless of the target, location, or motiv...