Christmas Through the Eyes of A PNG Missionary Kid
By The Rev. Ted Schulz Christmas is a big deal in the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Not only does it mark the birthday of Jesus Christ, but it also marks how [...]
A Christmas Message from the Virginia Synod
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom [God] favors!” (Luke 2:14) As you prepare for all the last-minute details necessary to proclaim this amazing Good News in the [...]
Virtual Lost and Found: “Flashlights”
Lost and Found, the Virginia Synod youth event for 7th and 8th graders was held November 20-21 hosted virtually across Zoom throughout the weekend. This year nearly 50 youth and adult participants gathered in their [...]
A Time for Thanksgiving: A Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Humphrey
Watch the Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Humphrey Dear siblings in Christ throughout the Virginia Synod, As we all prepare for Thanksgiving amid increasing COVID-19 infection rates and deep divisions and uncertainty in our country, I [...]
Council Launch 2021
What have you learned about your ministry in 2020? What is at the core of your congregation’s ministry? What can we build on for 2021? What should we give ourselves permission to stop doing in [...]
Personalized Mission Support Thank You Video
Would you like to add a personalized Mission Support Thank You Video to your congregational meeting or Council meeting? . The 2-3 minute video will include a member of the Synod Staff personally thanking your [...]
Six Weeks on Money ELCA Pilot Program
While Jesus talked frequently about money, many congregations and leaders do not. Six Weeks on Money is an online learning program currently being piloted in partnership with the ELCA to help individuals develop a healthy [...]
2020 Dollars 4 PNG Scholars
The Virginia Synod invites you and your congregation to make a Special Offering in December to raise money for School Fees for the Children of our Companion Synod Papua New Guinea Pastors. The Synod has supported this [...]
Virginia Synod Update on COVID-19 Restrictions
Dear siblings in Christ, as you may already know, on Friday, November 13, Virginia Governor Northam announced a revision of Executive Order 67 designed to limit the spread of COVID-19. The new order goes into [...]
Reflections from Bishop Bob Humphrey Following Election Day
Regardless of who is declared the winner in the Presidential election, a clear story is emerging of a nation operating with different narratives about the past, the present, and the future. These narratives color the [...]