​(These upcoming events should be on every church calendar. These events (except for specific clergy events) should be announced in every local church. These events should be included in every church newsletter and Sunday bulletins!) 
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  • Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 6:30-7:30 pm, Oyster Room at the Onley Town Center (25020 Shore Parkway, Onley). Orientation gathering in preparation for the 2019 Annual Conference Session in Roanoke.  All clergy, AC lay members and interested United Methodists are invited. 
 
  • Saturday, July 20, 2019, (time and place on Eastern Shore TBA).  Boomer Rebirth Workshop with Martha Stokes who will present "What if Boomers Reinvented Senior Adult Ministry and Changed the Church?" Save the date!
 
  • Saturday morning, November 2, 2019, David Tanner, EA (Enrolled Agent, Federally Authorized) Tax Service will present Tax worshops for churches and pastors!  David is a retired U.M. clergy in the Virginia Conference who is located in Roanoke.  Several of our clergy are already using David Tanner's service.  Treasurers, Finance Committees and anyone interested will want to participate in a Tax course that will help them with Federal tax documents and more.  There will be time for discussion/questions!  Stay tune for times, location, registration and more info!  
 
  • Thursday, November 14, 2019, 9-3 pm 5 Talent Academy "Engage 2019: Community Transformation", Eastern Shore live stream location TBA. It can be hard to keep a positive attitude whil planting a church or revitalizing a congregation, especially if you begin by comparing yourself to the "heroes" of church growth. "Eight Virtues of Rapidly Growing Churches" presents discoveries and give learning opportunities on how you can tap into a sense of hope about the new things you can do to grow your church plant or to rejuvenate your existing congregation.  Save the date! More information soon!
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  • Saturday, March 21, 2020.  Plan now for our district's "Spring Training"!  Lots of new training workshops for everyone!  Save the date!  More info soon!
 
  • Every Monday 10 am, Lectionary Group Meetings  for pastors at McDonald's, Onley (25297 Lankford Hwy, Onley, VA 23418) with group leader, Rev. Paul Oh. For more information contact pauloh@vaumc.org