Events
Two of Three Resolutions pass
Two of Three Resolutions pass at Virginia Mennonite Conference 2023 Summer Delegate Assembly July 21, 2023 | June Miller | Virginia Mennonite Conference Harrisonburg, VA – On the final day of the assembly Virginia Mennonite Conference (VMC) delegates passed two of the three resolutions. “Year of Worship, Healing, Reflection and Renewal” passed with 91% approval.…
Read MoreCommunity Worship Livestream
2023 Summer Assembly Information Page
Four Webinars planned for VMC assembly prep
VMC is expanding its pre-assembly offerings to delegates so that we can all come to assembly better informed and ready to discern together. Delegate Orientation and Overview of VMC Polity and Structure Session for new delegates, and for returning delegates who had questions about VMC’s organizational structure, history, and the role of delegates. Monday, June…
Read MoreVolunteer at 2023 VMC Summer Delegate Assembly
We need your help! Volunteer opportunities at the 2023 VMC Summer Delegate Assembly are needed. A variety of shift options and positions are available. The event begins Thursday, July 13 and ends on the 15th at Park View Mennonite Church (PVMC) with the Pastors and Credentialed Leaders Appreciation Dinner at Shady Oak. Questions can be…
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit Gives Gifts: Trissels Mennonite Church at 200
An address given to Virginia Mennonite Conference, July 15, 2022, under the oaks at Trissels Mennonite Church, using Acts 2:1-4; 14-21; Video of the address. The Holy Spirit empowers congregations for ministry, service, and witness. When the believers at Pentecost received the Spirit, they moved out from their Jerusalem home base. Spirit-empowered mission is my…
Read MoreDelegates Focus on (RE)PACKING at Summer Delegate Assembly
The past several years have been challenging for Virginia Mennonite Conference. Most obvious have been the extended difficulties of navigating COVID-19, but in the past year, VMC also had a crisis of leadership resulting in investigation and resignation of the Executive Conference Minister. Some congregations have left the Conference. The recent resolutions passed at…
Read MoreDr. Nancy E. Bedford to Address “Why Theology Matters” at March 29-30 Augsburger Lecture Series, Harrisonburg, VA
Nancy Elizabeth Bedford, PHD Augsburger Lecture Series | March 29-30, 2022 Tuesday, March 29 11:00 am: “Why Does Theology Matter? Malleability” 4:00-6:00pm: Reflection and respite for pastors: COVID’s impact on leaders, congregations and their theology 6:00pm: Dinner provided ($10 per person) 7:00 pm: “What’s the Matter with Theology? Materiality” Wednesday, March 30 10:10 am: “How…
Read MoreRegistration Open for February 5 Winter Delegate Assembly (in person and online options)
Register for the hybrid event for an in-person gathering at Powhatan Mennonite Church, Powhatan, Va., or online via Zoom.
Read MoreWatch the Moderator Transition & Commissioning Service of Sara Wenger Shenk
07:10 – Welcome – Clyde Kratz 07:54 – (sounds starts) 10:10 – Be Thou My Vision 13:20 – Overview Leadership Transfer – Clyde 15:19 – Tribute and Blessing for Richard – Jim Hershberger 23:20 – Overview Leadership Affirmation – Clyde 27:09 – Tribute for Sara – Aldine Musser 29:11 – Vision for our Time –…
Read More