Administrative Resources
Faith Sharing 101
The District is providing a video resource to churches who want to help folks learn about sharing their faith. Rev. Chip Giessler, Aldersgate UMC, presents a simple but effective way to approach faith sharing.
If you and your church would like to use the video resource, please complete this form and you will receive the link to the video, discussion guide, and spiritual autobiography graph.
2027 District Leaders to be Voted on at District Conference Nov. 22
Is God Calling You to Serve in 2027?
By Elizabeth Farrell, District Lay Leader
At the Three Notch’d District Conference on Sunday, November 22, one agenda item will be voting for 2027 District Leadership. Clergy and/or laity will be elected for three-year terms for the District Leadership Board (DLB) and the District Board on Church Location and Building (DBCLB). The Nomination form for the DLB & DBCLB can be accessed HERE. The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, October 22. Please note that completing a Nominations form does not guarantee a nomination for 2027.
We are also seeking laity to serve as District Lay Members to Annual Conference and attend the 2027 Annual Conference to be held from June 16 to 19 in Harrisonburg, VA. A stipend is provided to help with expenses. The Nomination form for District Lay Members may be accessed HERE. The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, October 22.
We are looking for people who feel called to share their gifts with the District for these important positions. Please pray about these opportunities to serve.
Feel free to share this information with people in your congregation. Should you need assistance with completing the forms or have any questions, please contact TNDistrict@vaumc.org or 804-521 1124. Thank you in advance for your support of the Three Notch’d District.
2026 Administrative Committee Training
Training sessions will be provided via Zoom and recorded for simple distribution and sharing.
Click on the appropriate tab to find the training session needed.
LOCAL CHURCH TRUSTEE TRAINING
LOCAL CHURCH FINANCE TRAINING
Finance Training was held Sunday, January 25, 4:00pm by Zoom.
- Click HERE to view the recording. The recording begins around 15:00.
- Here is a link to additional information about the finance committee.
- To request two free copies of the Finance Guidelines booklet, email TNDistrict@vaumc.org
- Please contact the district office at 804-521-1124 or email us with any questions.
LOCAL CHURCH LAY LEADER TRAINING
LOCAL CHURCH PASTOR/STAFF PARISH RELATIONS COMMMITTEE TRAINING
SPRC Training was held Sunday, January 25, 2026, 2:00 pm via Zoom.
- Click HERE to watch the recording. Copy and paste this passcode: Nw@%=00h
- The recording begins around 27:00.
- For a copy of the Powerpoint, visit https://vaumc.org/spprcresources/
- Here is a link to additional information about SPRC.
- Please contact the district office at 804-521-1124 or email us with any questions.
Local Church Forms
These forms are to be completed on an annual basis.
JOINT PREFERENCE FORM
- The Joint Preference form, also known as the S/PPRC and Pastor Annual Recommendation form, is completed by the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee and the Pastor and is due to the District Office by January 1. This indicates to the District Superintendent what the church and pastor desire regarding the upcoming appointment starting in July.
CLERGY EVALUATION
- The Clergy Evaluation is completed by the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee in consultation with the Pastor and is due to the District Office by June 15. Instructions for completing the evaluation in Unity Web may be obtained by contact the District Office.
ANNUAL HOUSING ALLOWANCE REVIEW
- If the pastor at your church receives a Housing Allowance, then the Annual Housing Allowance Review is to be completed by the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee and Trustees and submitted to the District Office by June 1.
Annual Parsonage Review
- For churches owning a parsonage, this year’s Annual Parsonage Review must be completed in UnityWeb by June 1. The Staff-Pastor Parish Relations Chair should initiate this process and work with the Trustee Chair and clergy. For questions or assistance regarding completing this form, please contact the District Office, TNDistrict@vaumc.org .
Staying Connected
The District Administrator is available Monday – Friday by phone and email 8:30am-4:30pm and in-person one day in the District Office per week (usually Tuesdays). The District Superintendent and Coordinator for Innovations are available by appointment only.
The District Administrator is available Monday – Friday by phone and email 8:30am-4:30pm and in-person one day in the District Office per week (usually Tuesdays). The District Superintendent, Coordinator for Innovations, and Coordinator for Vitality are available by appointment only.
Important district announcements are shared regularly via Constant Contact email. You may sign up to receive these emails by contacting us.
A monthly district newsletter is distributed by email the first Wednesday of each month. Articles and pictures may be submitted to TNDistrict@vaumc.org by the last Friday of each month for the following month’s newsletter. The current newsletter is accessible on this website under Resources.
Important Conference news and announcements are posted on this email from the Communications Office and is normally distributed on Tuesdays. To subscribe, visit https://vaumc.org/e-advocate/
UnityWeb
UnityWeb is the Virginia Conference’s database system and is used to connect local churches, districts, and conference people and structures. It was launched in January 2023 and replaced the EVC system.
