January 11, 2025

NoVa District Training Day

NoVa District Training Day took place on Saturday, January 11, 2025. It didn't look at all like we'd planned, but we made the most of a snow-filled, speakers-stranded kind of day! 

If you hold a Training Day ticket, you can get to the replay videos of Saturday's four sessions as well as our pre-recorded video library from the REPLAYS tab. 

District Training Day 2025

Go. Make Disciples. Transform the World.

NoVa District Training Day is an annual event designed to equip, encourage, and empower clergy and laity in their ministry. This year’s theme is Go! Make Disciples! Transform the World! and features keynotes from Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson (Richmond Episcopal Area) and Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. (Charlotte Episcopal Area) as well as an afternoon workshop with Michael Beck (Director of Fresh Expressions for The United Methodist Church).

This year we will offer three different ways to participate in Training Day: In Person, Satellite, and Virtual.

Event Schedule

8:00 a.m. -- Doors Open (Host & Satellite Sites)

8:30 a.m. -- Welcome & Worship    

9:00 a.m. -- Keynote 1 (Bishop Sue)

10:45 a.m. -- Keynote 2 (Bishop Carter)   

12:15 p.m. -- Lunch Break   

1:15 p.m. -- Afternoon Workshop

                  (Michael Beck- Satellite & Virtual or                                          Workshop Choice - In Person)

Registration is open until NOON on Wednesday, January 8 so don't delay!

Go. Make Disciples. Transform the World.

NoVa District Training Day is an annual event designed to equip, encourage, and empower clergy and laity in their ministry. This year’s theme is Go! Make Disciples! Transform the World! and features keynotes from Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson (Richmond Episcopal Area) and Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. (Charlotte Episcopal Area) as well as an afternoon workshop with Michael Beck (Director of Fresh Expressions for The United Methodist Church).

This year we will offer three different ways to participate in Training Day: In Person, Satellite, and Virtual.

Experience Training Day at Floris UMC

Floris UMC in Herndon is our host site for Training Day. In Person ticket holders will be in the room live with our Keynote Speakers and will select from eight different Afternoon Workshops. Attendees can add on a Lunchtime Roundtable to enjoy lunch with others in similar ministry areas. 

REGISTER


Find a full list of Afternoon Workshops and descriptions here

Experience Training Day at Floris UMC

At this time In Person and Satellite site registration has closed. Virtual tickets are still available. 


Questions: [email protected]

Purchase Tickets

Virtual Ticket

$50

Purchasing a Virtual Ticket gives you access to the live Keynote Sessions as well as Michael Beck's Afternoon Workshop. At the close of the event you will have access to the full video library.

Satellite Locations

We are excited to have seven Satellite Locations across three districts. Satellite ticket holders will experience Training Day at one of our satellite locations. Participants will watch the Keynote Presentations together, will eat lunch together (lunch is provided), and will watch the Afternoon Workshop together. Satellite participants can add on the Video Library for $20 after purchasing the Satellite Ticket. 

Satellite Registration Walkthrough Video

We've received some questions about purchasing multiple Satellite tickets and transferring them to other participants so we made a walkthrough video. If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to ask! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find answers to some frequently asked questions.