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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 $$$ For The Hungry This Year I have long been in awe of all the dedicated volunteers who make the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale a success each year. The money raised for Mennonite Central Committee at this annual event may seem negligible in…
New Ministry Team appointed
New Conference Ministry Team appointed With the conclusion of the interim Conference Leadership Team (iCLT), Virginia Mennonite Conference is pleased to announce a 4-person transitional ministry team. Returning from the iCLT are Maren Tyedmers Hange and June Miller who will resume similar roles. Maren’s time will be increasing from 0.25 FTE to 0.5 FTE. She…
VMC To Remain in Mennonite Church USA
VIRGINIA MENNONITE CONFERENCE TO REMAIN A MEMBER CONFERENCE OF MENNONITE CHURCH USA Harrisonburg, Va | July 20, 2024 (virginiaconference.org) With 75% delegate support, Virginia Mennonite Conference reaffirmed their relationship Mennonite Church USA. On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the third and final day for the 2024 Summer Delegate Assembly, delegates cast ballots on five motions brought…
ICYMI: Pre-Assembly Webinar Recording
Now available Five motions have been commended to the delegates at the 2024 Summer Delegate Assembly from the Denomination Affiliation Work Group (DAWG) and Conference Council. The discussion offered explanations and answered questions. If you still have questions, please contact Craig Maven ([email protected]). If there is enough interest, a second webinar is possible. Please make…
Fasting And Feasting To Raise A Half Million $$$ For The Hungry This Year
October 4-5 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds Fasting And Feasting To Raise A Half Million $$$ For The Hungry This Year by Harvey Yoder 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…
ICYMI: Ministry of Inner Healing Webinar
Ministry of Inner Healing Ministry of Inner Healing Webinar took place on May 28, 2024, utilizing previously recorded material. Roy Hange, Juan Carlos and Wendy, and Paula Stoltzfus share their personal experience and their perspective as ministers. One additional speaker, who requested not to be included in the public video, is referenced by others. Hosted…
iCLT News: Isaiah, Talk to me
Isaiah, Talk to me The Holy Spirit urged me to pray with the prophet Isaiah during Lent. It wasn’t the first time the Spirit nudged me to meditate with Isaiah. It happened 20 years ago when I was in Ethiopia. My ears were more fine-tuned to listen within that culture so foreign to me. I…