News
Kevin Goertzen appointed as VMC Conference Minister
It is with grateful hearts, joy, and excitement that we share this important announcement regarding the Conference Ministry position. Kevin Goertzen has accepted the Conference Council offer for the Conference Minister position (3/4 FTE). Kevin’s three-year term will begin on October 15. The current Conference Ministry team will work with Kevin to bring him up…
In case you missed our Summer Assembly
2025 Summer Conference Assembly was held August 21-23, 2025 and was hosted by Ridgeway and Manantial de Vida churches. The theme was “BOLD LOVE: Embodying the Jesus Way,” focusing on Matthew 5. In case you couldn’t attend, you can now watch the Thursday night opening public worship service, focused on Salt and Light, by clicking…
Spring 2025 “Pathways” issue released
VMC congregations and individual subscribers have received a paper copy of VMC’s quarterly newsmagazine Pathways. You can also read the full issue online here. As Anabaptism celebrates its 500th year, read testimonials from nine members of VMC about why they choose to be Anabaptist. Learn about Mt. Clinton Mennonite’s 150th anniversary celebrations as a congregation….
Welcoming our new Office Administrator
We are delighted to announce that on Tuesday, June 3, Fonda Weaver began her employment as VMC’s Office Administrator. Fonda lives in Mt. Jackson, Virginia, with her husband, who are parents to two young adults, the youngest of whom just started college. Fonda brings a passion for church work. She previously worked in a church…
Book Study: A Just Mission
The Racial Justice Taskforce of Virginia Mennonite Conference is offering a 7-week Summer Book Study via zoom using the book A Just Mission by Mekdes Haddis. Weaving together theology and scripture with stories from people of color and diaspora groups, A Just Mission offers hope that the mission and message of Jesus can indeed become…
Dedication of community pavilion at Ridgeway
A bit of good news from one of our congregations, Ridgeway Mennonite Church… We recently had the dedication of our new playground and pavilion, which included telling the story, live music, and a visit from the Bubble Bus! This was such a meaningful event for me. I shared the story of how this all came…
Mission in Charlottesville
On Sunday, October 13th, Charlottesville Mennonite Church dedicated their new ministry house called Crossroads. The house was refurbished over a number of years by volunteer labor from inside the church and from other Mennonite communities. The house is primarily being used to host families with patients at the University of Virginia Medical Center in…
Vote to Love Your Neighbor
VMC Congregations in Action Ridgeway Mennonite Church My name is Dorothy Shank and I’m a member of Ridgeway Mennonite church. I want to share with you the inspiration that comes with the sign that we have Vote to Love Your Neighbor, but first I want to tell you a story. A young lawyer came to…
INSIGHT: The first word from the Conference Ministry Team
The new Conference Ministry Team was commissioned on October 6 at Ridgeway Mennonite Church/Manantia de Vida. The new 4-person team was commissioned and anointed by members of the previous interim Conference Leadership Team (iCLT).
Commissioning Service
ICYMI Watch the Commissioning of the New Conference Leadership Team, held at Ridgeway Mennonite/Manantia de Vida on October 6, 2024.
Relief Sale: Fasting and Feasting for Hunger
Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale: Fasting And Feasting To Raise A Half Million $$$ For The Hungry This Year I have long been in awe of all the dedicated volunteers who make the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale a success each year. The money raised for Mennonite Central Committee at this annual event may seem negligible in…