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Church Conference
October 17, 2021
Culpeper UMC held our annual church conference on October 17, 2021 . The meeting was virtual, and the link to the conference was published prior to the conference.
At the church conference, professing members attending the conference approved several items, including the incoming Leadership Team members and the proposed 2022 budget.
The 2022 Budget can be viewed here. This budget reflects at 12.08% decrease from the 2021 budget.
Trustee Report 2021
The 2021 Trustee Report was presented by Trustee Chair George Valletti at the Church Conference.
Reserve a Date on the Flowers on the Altar Calendar
This program is a way for congregants to help make the church beautiful while remembering and honoring your loved ones. Those who participate in this program reserve a date, purchase/make the arrangement and select the wording of choice which will be placed in the bulletin and announced during the services.
If you would like reserve a date, please call the church office at 540-825-0764 or signup online.
Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation
January 11, 2020
On January 3, 2020 a diverse group of United Methodists released an agreement to the public. This document, the Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation, was signed on December 17, 2019. If you would like to read further details, please follow this link:
https://www.vaumc.org/SeparationAgreement.
This proposal is simply one of many options being sent to the 2020 General Conference happening in Minneapolis, Minnisota from May 5-15. This world-wide legislative body of the United Methodist Church is the only group who make decisions for the denomination. That being said, nothing has been decided at this point. The unique difference with the Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation is unanimity. People from many (not all) theological perspectives in the United Methodist Church unanimously believe this is the best way forward for the denomination.
In the press release dated January 3, 2020 (from the link above) there is a very helpful section entitled FAQ document. Here is the link that goes directly to that information:
A live-stream event is also happening on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 9:30am at www.UMNews.org. United Methodist News will interview a panel of people who helped create the Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation.
All that being said, nothing has been decided at this point. However, we know 2020 General Conference is coming. So, we need to pray.
Lord Jesus, thank you for loving us. 2020 General Conference is on the horizon and anxiety is increasing within our denomination. Help us bring our concerns to you. Hear our words. Hear our tears. Give us strength for these uncertain days ahead. We love you Lord. Help us to show that love through our words and our actions - today, tomorrow, and the days after that. Come, Holy Spirit, come. Amen.
Still praying,
Pastor John