2016 Mission Scholarship & Training Fund

Mission is one of the cornerstones of Third Church, beginning with its founding on the docks of the James River.  Today, 179 years later, mission is still a key ministry of who we are.  Therefore, we invite you to join in Third’s mission work by making a gift to the Missions Scholarship and Training Fund.

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Becca Payne
Person of Peace

We are sent by God to share the good news of his saving power. How do we do it? Through relationships and by looking for "people of peace" who will be receptive to this message. Read more, and an excerpt from Doug Paul's book, on this idea. 

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Parent Forum: Recap

Parents and friends gathered for our first ever Parent Forum on January 20th to discuss how we talk to our kids about sex and sexuality.  The discussion was led by a panel of parents, pastors, and experts and included Lead Pastor Corey Widmer, Associate Pastor for Student Ministry Rick Hutton, Parish Associate Nan Clarke, and licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Jera Nelson Cunningham. The conversation -  although on such a tough topic - was frank and honest, and taught parents how to frame these conversations with their children.  

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Town Hall Meeting: Recap

Many thanks to you for the wonderful turnout at our Congregational Town Hall meeting on January 10. It was an exciting gathering in which we reported to you the work of the staff and strategic planning team over the last 10 months, as we have reflected on our congregational culture and sought God’s guidance and direction for the future. I wanted to take this opportunity now to recap the most important outcomes of the meeting.

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Becca Payne