2020 was a year of grief, tumult, and faithfulness. As we begin 2021, Bishop Humphrey reflects on 2020 and offers the "Virginia Synod 2020 Annual Report for Congregations" video and written report for you to [...]
By The Rev. Eric Moehring, Ecumenical Representative Virginia Synod The annual LARCUM (Lutheran/Anglican/Roman Catholic/United Methodist) Conference on December 4th and 5th was held this year on zoom instead of in person. A total of 107 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
