Meet your Committee Rev. Karen J. Sandoval, Chair A second-career pastor, Karen has served in all sorts of ministry settings throughout the U.S. She is now serving the South Boston area of Virginia and has been chairing the committee since 2003. She brings deep sensitivity to Native American concerns of all sorts. Our community has already been blessed by her willing hands and heart. Any congregation would be blessed to hear from her. You can contact her at (434)572-6023 or laffngmoon@aol.com. Mr. Steven Bass Steven Bass is a member of the Nansemond tribe, which is centered in Portsmouth, VA. Steve is often called upon to speak on behalf of our Native American Ministries Committee. He has wonderful personal testimonies of the difference that the United Methodist Church has made to him and his family. Call him at 757-487-3690. Rev. Larry Jent Larry Jent has been an elder in the United Methodist Church for 20 years, and has been involved in Native American ministries throughout the U.S. He moved to Virginia in 2001 and now serves as Associate Director of Communications for the Virginia Conference. He is the conference staff liaison to this committee. In addition to his work with the United Methodist Church he is currently serving as adjunct professor of humanities at Virginia Western Community College, where he teaches Biblical Literature and Native American Spirituality. You can reach him at larryjent@vaumc.org or (804)521-1113. Chief G. Anne Richardson Chief Anne is the leader of the Rappahannock tribe near Tappahannock, VA. She is also one of the most eloquent and inspiring leaders among the Virginia Native American communities. From the state legislature to the U.S. capitol her leadership is well-known. You may find her leading an international gathering or working in a local clothes pantry--no task is too big or too small. Call the Rappahannock cultural center at 804-769-2060 or e-mail her at powhatans@aol.com