District Conference is Nov. 14
District Conference will be VIRTUAL this year on Saturday, November 14 at 12:30 PM. Register to receive your login information. Learn more and REGISTER. Interested in serving as a Lay Member At-Large at Annual Conference? Fill out your application now!
October 3 Lay Servant Training
Lay Servant Training (In-Person) Mission Rivers is pleased to offer this in-person Lay Servant training opportunity. Participants are expected to obtain their own course materials and complete the assigned reading according to the schedule provided by the instructor prior to the training day. DATE: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 LOCATION: Ebenezer UMC, Stafford TIMES: 8:00 – check in; 8:30 […]
Safer Sanctuaries Training
ONLINE: Thursday, Aug 13th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm This two-hour training provides a scriptural foundation for safeguarding our most vulnerable populations—children and the elderly. Participants will learn practical steps for creating safe environments and responding appropriately in the event of a safety concern. Designed for immediate application, this course equips individuals with essential tools and […]
Cross Racial/Cross Cultural Training offered
The Rev. Lan Wilson, VAUMC Director of Belonging and Advocacy, is facilitating an in-person training workshop on two different dates on our district. Training Details:Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026Time: 9:00am – 12:00pmLocation: Bethany UMC Gloucester Point, 1860 Hayes Road, Gloucester Point, VA 23062 Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pmLocation: Tabernacle UMC Fredericksburg, 7310-A […]
PAUMCS ON THE ROAD TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Reimbursement Information for District Lay Members to Annual Conference
I’m a District Lay Member at Large. How do I get Reimbursed by the district for my AC expenses? First, review the MRD AC Reimbursement Policy 2026 (there are changes to required receipts this year!) and choose one of the reimbursement forms. New Reimbursement Policy Reimbursement Form for Individual Family Reimbursement Form (if more than one […]
District AC Meet and Greet
You are invited to join us at the Mission Rivers District Meet and Greet on Wednesday, 6/17 from 5-6:30 pm We are gathering at Pale Fire Brewing Company for light snacks and soft drinks, hosted by the district. (You are responsible for purchasing other drinks.) Stop by for a few minutes or stay for a while. All Mission Rivers clergy […]
Summer Clergy Book Club
The Mountain View District is hosting its Second Annual Summer Book Club, and clergy friends from the Mission Rivers District are welcome to join in. Seven books are on the list, each with its own Zoom discussion session, and several sessions will feature the authors themselves. Clergy can also earn up to 1.5 CEUs. Register […]
Kits for Conference Collection Information
Mission Rivers District Similar to last year, Kits for Conference will be collected at the district level prior to the June Annual Conference session. More information is forthcoming, but sites for most district collection are now available. What kind of kits we are collecting: ● Cleaning Kits (formerly known as Flood Buckets) ● Hygiene Kits ● Feminine Hygiene Kits Mission […]
Housing Allowance Review Form due June 1
For churches with a cash housing allowance for your full time pastor instead of a parsonage, it is time to complete a Housing Allowance Review form. Please complete it and return by June 1, 2026.