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Hope in the Midst of Crisis
Bishop Leslie Francisco, III, district minister for Calvary District in Virginia Mennonite Conference. This message was prepared for the 2024 Winter Delegate Assembly at Waynesboro Mennonite Church on February 3, 2024. As I reflected on this gathering today and state of our conference the thought that kept coming to the forefront of my mind was…Hope…
Counselors Mobilized to Counter Military Recruitment of Young Adults
Volunteer Donate GI Rights Hotline (877) 447-4487 POTC volunteer counselor training. (Left to right, top row) Titus Peachey, Max Lewis, Brad Boyd-Kennedy, (middle row) Fred Suter, Rick Yoder, Lorraine Stutzman-Amstutz, Melissa Atchinson, (bottom row) Tim Godshall, Randall Koehler, Scott Roser (Counselors not pictured) Ruth Keidel Clemens, Eldon Epp. Photo by Camille Dager, Mennonite Church USA….
iCLT News: Pilgrims on a Journey
Pilgrims on a Journey We are at the beginning of a new year and through the first seasons of the church calendar. With what expectations, dreams and worries do you enter and journey into this year? I have been drawn into the journey of the Magi at the beginning of this year. Wondering and pondering…
iCLT News: Effective Church Leadership
Webinar Monday, February 12, 7pm Gain insight helpful principles in getting pastors, lay leadership, and church members in a more harmonious working relationship where ministry grows. Register Here Effective Church Leadership How well is your church leadership working? Who is responsible for what in your church? Are there clear lines of communication and decision making?…
iCLT News: When We Come Together
“11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” Ephesians 4:11-12 When We Come Together This fall, the interim Conference Leadership Team (iCLT) has advocated for a renewed focus on our…
iCLT News: Called to Equip
“11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” Ephesians 4:11-12 When I was a young adult, I spent 6 years in missions in the U.S. and in Russia. Praying for…
iCLT News: Called to Equip
“11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” Ephesians 4:11-12 Virginia Mennonite Conference (VMC) has been buffeted by the departure of our Executive Conference Minister and significant theological tension over…
DAWG report & upcoming Zoom
Denominational Work Group Report Zoom Meeting, November 27, 2023, 7PM Join the Conversation. Register Here Background The why The Denominational Affiliation Work Group (DAWG) was created by Conference Council at their April 20, 2023 meeting. The members appointed were: Beth Good as co-chair, Craig Maven as co-chair, Pearl Hartman, Aaron Kauffman, Zach Dey, Juan Carlos…
Ervin Stutzman appointed chair of Faith and Life Commission
For Immediate Release On Thursday, November 9, the members of the Faith and Life Commission (FLC) of Virginia Conference affirmed Ervin R. Stutzman as chair. Ervin brings extensive experience in leadership to FLC and Virginia Conference. Please pray for Ervin and the members of FLC as they take up the important task of walking with pastors, churches, and the credentialed…
Compassion’s Harvest
COMPASSION’S HARVEST “When [Jesus] saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 I…
iCLT News: Too Late? Too Soon? Just the right time?
Too Late? Too Soon? Just the right time? “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God” Matthew 5:9 As the interim conference leadership team is in the middle of things, a little over halfway through our two-year term, I have been reflecting on the question “What is it too soon…