 District Conference highlights!
Last Sunday, August 29 @ 2 pm, the laity and clergy of our district participated in the annual District Conference by way of their desktops, laptops and smart phones. The virtual event was well attended with a total of 99 clergy and laity.
Rev. Brian Boettcher was elected as Recording Secretary. District Lay Leader June Kernutt led the conference in devotion and prayer. The 2021 revised Budget, due to staffing transitions, was approved and the District Finance Committee's 2022 Budget recommendation was adopted. District Committees and officers were elected --new positions to the District for 2022 will be four District Associate Lay Leaders: Phyllis Porter, Tina Lea, Cheryl Lee and Nancy Quell. June Kernutt will continue as our District Lay Leader. Congrats to the following lay members who were elected, by electronic ballot, to the 2022 Annual Conference:
District At-Large members
Joann McClung, Wesley Grace
Denise Carbaugh , Great Bridge
Linda Weal, St. Paul's
Diane Kesterson, Thalia
Gary Lupton, Community (Virginia Beach)
Donn Lee, Courthouse Community
Betsy Parsons, Centenary
Terry Forringer, St. Mark
Jennifer Ayala,The Garden
Desiree Flora, Portlock
Timothy Stockton, St. Paul's
Eric Potter, St. Andrew's (Virginia Beach)
Wanda Von Mosch, Thalia
Leslie, Lampella, Haygood
Alan Webber, Nimmo
Olivia Hinton, St. Andrew's (Portsmouth)
Steven Vegh, Ghent
Andrew Kissell, Community (Virginia Beach)
Elizabeth Witt, St. Andrew's (Virginia Beach)
Rebecca Ellis, Community (Virginia Beach)
Jan Jones, Haygood
Dale Ware, St. Andrew's (Virginia Beach)
Ray Wax, Deep Creek
Paul Fogle, Haygood
Jackie Ware, St. Andrew's (Virginia Beach)
Thomas Winborne, Portlock
Megan Dunn, Community (Virginia Beach)
Katie Wax, Deep Creek
Lori Michalochick, Haygood
Rebecca Burley, New Creation
Katelyn, Lydens, Deep Creek
Alternate District At-Large member:
Olga Caalim, Resurrection
Young Adult Members:
Jeremy Crum, New Creation
Ashley Albertson, Deep Creek
Youth Members:
Megan Trent, Sandbridge Community Chapel
Isabelle Trent, Sandbridge Community Chapel
For the minutes and supporting documents, as well as the recorded video CLICK HERE!
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 Charge Conferences
This October!
What's going to be different about this year's Charge Conferences? The focus will be a presentation in art form by each church or charge to celebrate God’s blessings in a personal life or the congregational life. For example -photos, crafts, poems, music (no choirs please), praise dance. Be creative! The time allowed will be 5 minutes per church or 10 minutes per charge.
We had a great turn-out for the August 31st Orientation Session! If you missed it, here's the link: https://vimeo.com/595362257
You can also access Charge Conference Instructions, Agenda, Schedule document, pdf of the Powerpoint presentation and the video link here: https://www.dropbox.com/home/ERD/Charge%20Conference/Charge%20Conference%202021
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Video addresses FAQs about COVID-19 vaccine concerns
The Virginia Conference partnered with the Virginia Department of Health and HCA Virginia to answer frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch and share video
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Prepare now for Dec. 3-5 Youth Retreat!
Youth Min Chat - Learn about the Virginia Conference upcoming Youth Retreat, theme, and how to register. Rebuilding plans for the Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) will also be shared. Join with others across the conference every second Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. - Sign up here
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Healing Past and Present Trauma
an Elizabeth River District Clergy webinar!
In the past year and a half, many have experienced multiple layers of trauma. The “Healing Past & Present Trauma” webinar will equip clergy to lead both themselves and their congregation. The webinar will be Tuesday, September 21 from 10 am to 1 pm. The cost will be $10. .5 CEU has been approved for full participation in this event. Us the link below for more information and registration!
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 Relaunch Webinar, Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 1 pm!
Relaunch webinars will be held every last Wednesday of the month to provide resources to prepare for a relaunch! We are aware of the rising cases related to Delta, and we pray that each local church's Post-Covid Reentry Group (PRG) team is making the best decisions to mitigate the spread. The webinars are added resources for the churches, as we pray and plan for relaunching.
The upcoming webinar will be the last of a special 3 week series! Please visit https://vaumc.org/relaunch-webinar-season-2/ for more information and registration! Recorded videos from previous webinars are also available.
* 1 CEU will be offered to members who join in 4 or more sessions
Please do not hesitate to contact RJ for any questions at serving@vaumc.org
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Virginia United Methodists urged to pray, give and serve during humanitarian crises
 The Virginia Conference asks United Methodists to continue in prayer as the tragedies caused by the humanitarian crises in this world are witnessed. Use the prayer resources during worship that were shared through the recent statement by Bishop Lewis. Offerings can make a direct impact in the relief effort and discover ways to serve by helping people in crisis as the hands and feet of Jesus. Learn more... |
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 Virtual Lay Servant Training!
The Rappahannock River District is pleased to offer another Virtual Lay Servant Training this fall. These classes are 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 (8:30am - 12:00pm); United Methodist Heritage (1:00pm - 4:30pm); Called to Preach (8:30am - 12:00pm)
Click on the link below for more information and registration!
https://www.rappahannockriverdistrict.org/resources/summary/6-flyers/684-rrd-lay-servant-fall-2021-training-zoom
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Lots of new job openings at churches on the Elizabeth River District have been listed on the website. If your church has an employment opportunity or if you have placed a job opening and it is no longer needed, please email elizabethriverdistrict@vaumc.org.
Check out the Job Openings on our Elizabeth River District!
https://elizabethriverumc.com/job-openings/
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e-Advocate, August 31, 2021
For past issues and to subscribe to the weekly E-Advocate Conference News go to: https://vaumc.org/e-advocate/
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 Conference Email groups:
There are several avenues for clergy and laity to stay connected with conference news. Clergy Net and Laity Net and other conference email groups are avenues for clergy and laity, conference districts and the conference to share information and events that may be pertinent to contexts around the Virginia Annual Conference. Posts are moderated to prohibit any harmful language or posts that are for-profit promotion. Learn more…
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