Church guide

Rachel Held Evans' funeral was Saturday. This is a recent selection of resources about her life and impact, including, first, a New York Times podcast, The Daily, about her legacy; other links include: YouTube stream of her funeral; bulletin of her Requiem Eucharist; her New York Times obituary; and a link to her website where you can find her books and blog posts. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/03/podcasts/the-daily/rachel-held-evans.html

Easter Sunrise service began in darkness in the oak grove and ended with breakfast in the bright, warm social hall.

For the prayerful consideration of Methodists in Virginia, please read, and if you agree with this Statement, sign and forward. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4yMmUyfMIG7ZovINZky8OH46jIHrmM2n8N_zH1UIdxIC-ZA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3U-nksa7vPVRKGU5Me7pDq82h-HuFG33rY51KdnR9OTzecRcScZRP7QBg

Spring forward one hour!

Spring forward one hour tonight.

Greetings from Bishop Peter D. Weaver who is serving as interim bishop of the Virginia Conference while Bishop Sharma Lewis is on a six-month medical leave. http://www.vaumc.org/ncfilerepository/GreetingsfromBishopPeterWeaver.pdf

This video just posted. It's the best summary, analysis, and outlook of the Methodist meeting last week concerning LBGT inclusivity I've seen. It's a presentation by the pastor and primary author of the centrist/progressive plan that had 2/3 support of the US Methodists. This is the best summary (written, podcast, or video) that I've seen yet. You may want to share this with others. The first 40 minutes is a general presentation, which is great, then there is about a 10 or 20 minute presentation by lay folks, then the leader answers questions for another 40 minutes, concerning topics and outlooks I'd not yet seen addressed elsewhere. http://vimeo.com/320591803

Trinity (Catlett) UMC will be co-hosting a presentation by the District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Ted Smith, concerning the recent specially called General Conference in St. Louis. The presentation will be at 10 AM, Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 9280 Old Dumfries Rd, Catlett, Virginia. The United Methodist News Service article here is the best summary of the events of the past week that I have read. http://bit.ly/2H6Uk4u

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/backers-say-one-church-plan-preserves-unity

"The One Church Plan is supported by a majority of bishops in the United Methodist Church -- it maintains our unity and is the best step forward."

An interesting article about the scripture and message from Sunday: https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2018/12/20/marys-magnificat-bible-is-revolutionary-so-evangelicals-silence-it/

Sharing this information as posted by the Catlett Vol. Fire & Rescue. Trinity will miss Virgina Copeland. "We regret to announce the passing of Lifetime Member and Chaplain Virginia Copeland. Mrs. Virginia Copeland was a huge part of not only the Catlett community but also the Catlett Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. She joined the department in 1968 as a member of the ladies auxiliary. Through the years she became president of the auxiliary. She played a huge role in the Annual Fireman’s Carnival and was known for helping build the float for the annual queen every year. She has served as our Chaplain for many years and was a lifetime member of the department. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. Services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Jehoash Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow at the Cedar Run Building in Catlett."

It was great to see everyone at tonight's Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Of the more than 30 toppings, the 100% pure maple syrup was the most popular this year.

We hold the people of Monumental United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, Virginia in our prayers as their church caught fire today. https://pilotonline.com/news/local/article_ae3d90a2-28fd-5555-b092-5283812f6d53.html?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar