We are the bridge between over ninety United Methodist Churches and the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church.  Spread out over 5000 square miles in Southside Virginia, geographically we are largest of 18 districts that comprise the Virginia Conference, one of the largest conferences in Methodism. Our churches are filled with people of all sizes, colors, dispositions, outlooks and life stories, who share a unique history and faith perspective. No matter how or where they serve Jesus Christ, United Methodists do God’s work in a unique structure—referred to as “the connection." It is our connectedness that makes us strong, enabling us to work together in making disciples and in being the hands and feet to the poor, the lonely, and the marginalized people in our world today. Through our structure we are able to supply immediate relief and aid in disasters such as the Haiti earthquake and we are able to sustain continued help through mission teams such as those who have worked for years in the Katrina aftermath. Together we make a difference.