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Stories from the Diocese
As July 4 Nears, Va. Parishes Challenge Polarization through Faith250
As July 4 approaches, five Diocese of Virginia congregations are participating in Faith250, a multifaith initiative helping communities listen, reflect, and find connection at a time of deep national division.
Every Church Has a Future: New Vitality Language for a New Time
The Diocese of Virginia is introducing five ways of describing church vitality, offering a pastoral framework to help congregations name where they have been, where they are, and where they are going.
“Really Connected”: Middle Schoolers Build Faith, Bonds, and Community
A recent youth summit at Shrine Mont helped middle school students across the Diocese of Virginia build friendships, deepen faith, and imagine future leadership.
News Releases
“Invaluable” Service: Canon Hazel Reflects and Retires
As The Rev. Canon d’Rue Hazel retires from her role as Canon to the Ordinary on June 30, she wraps 3.5 years of service with the Diocese of Virginia and a 30+ year ministry supporting bishops, clergy, and congregations.
Celebrating College for Congregational Development Participants
Four leaders of our diocese participated in The College for Congregational Development in Maryland (our home college) the week of June 15.
Announcing Grant Awards to Parishes to Grow Native Plants
The Creation Care Committee's Habitat Restoration Working Group received 19 applications, many more than anticipated, for this inaugural offering of funding to grow native plants on parish grounds. The program demonstrates the desire of our diocese to be faithful...
Episcopal Relief & Development Offers Disaster Response Webinars
Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is offering three 90-minute webinars, open to all, focused on disaster response and how ERD can help in times of crisis. Each webinar will cover practical steps for preparing to respond to disasters, share real-world examples...
Upcoming Events
Juneteenth Joint Service and Community Celebration
A sixth annual Community Juneteenth Celebration hosted jointly by Richmond-area Episcopal churches, featuring worship, procession, fellowship, and children's activities.
