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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…
Read MoreVMC To Remain in Mennonite Church USA
VIRGINIA MENNONITE CONFERENCE TO REMAIN A MEMBER CONFERENCE OF MENNONITE CHURCH USA The interim Conference Leadership Team, serving from August 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024, consists of (left to right) June Miller, Caleb Schrock-Hurst, Maren Tyedmers Hange, Craig Maven, and Duane Beck. (Photo by Rachel Ringenberg Miller) Harrisonburg, Va | July 20, 2024 (virginiaconference.org)…
Read MoreICYMI: 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…
Read MoreICYMI: 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…
Read MoreiCLT 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…
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iCLT News: Why Worship Together?
Why Worship Together? In the last two and a half years while I’ve worked for Virginia Mennonite Conference (VMC), one of the consistent highlights has been visiting, and worshiping with, our various congregations. There is something holy and moving about coming together and worshiping Jesus; as Jesus said, wherever two or three are gathered in…
Read MoreiCLT News: Change is Imminent
Change is Imminent Today is a new day. I started my journey with Virginia Mennonite Conference (VMC) in August of 2020, moving across the country and across borders to make Harrisonburg our new place to call home. My husband, Chad, accepted a new position at Ridgeway Mennonite. I did not have a job lined up,…
Read MoreiCLT News: Transformation Versus Business As Usual
Transformation Versus Business As Usual. In Luke 6:46, Jesus asks, “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ and do not do what I say?” It’s a common phenomenon even noticed by nonbelievers: Many Christians profess allegiance to Christ but fail to apply his teachings to their lives. We may ask for salvation but resist transformation,…
Read MoreiCLT News: The Still Point of the Churning World
The Still Point of the Churning World What is the reason your church exists? What is the surrounding neighborhood or community like? Who are the people who live and work around you? What do they fear and long for? The seven weeks from Easter to Pentecost is an opportune time to sharpen mission awareness and…
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