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Stories from the Diocese
Solving Your Parish’s Sticky Issues: Try Congregational Vitality
For years, parishioners at Church of Our Saviour in Montpelier tried to come up with a mission statement. Nothing worked—until a recent vestry retreat, when they paid close attention to what they were passionate about, in a conversation guided by The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham, the Diocese of Virginia’s minister for congregational vitality.
Newer Numbers Count at 375-Year-Old Abingdon Episcopal Church
When Abingdon Episcopal Church recently celebrated its 375 years, there was more looking forward than back. History was barely mentioned in a packed service February 23 where the Bishop of Virginia preached, and the focus was on the 14 people confirmed.
Bishop Harris Ordains Three New Deacons at St. George’s, Arlington
On March 1, 2025, at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Arlington, Virginia, The Rt. Rev. Gayle E. Harris ordained Kara Laughlin, Kris Rose, and Joy Warburton to the Sacred Order of Deacons. Bishop Harris presided over the service, and the sermon was given by the Rev. Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams.
News Releases
Love One Another: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Fellowship Day
For the first time, the Diocese of Virginia will host two fellowship days for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to come together for a fun-filled day of formation and fellowship centered on the theme of Communion! The idea for the fellowship days came from Lauren Breeden, Director of Children and Family Ministries at The Falls Church Episcopal.
Architectural Resources Team Announced
Bishop E. Mark Stevenson has announced the formation of an Architectural Resources Team (ART) to support parishes and other diocesan-related entities in the Diocese of Virginia.
Welcoming Children to Worship: Tyler Henderson Leads Diocesan Initiative
No matter how young, children are expected to become more involved in worship services across the Diocese of Virginia. Could this make a difference to a kindergartner, or the congregation? Tyler Henderson, the point person for this new initiative, will give you a...
Corbin Trust Scholarship Open to Applications
Here is the text: Applications are open for the Corbin Trust Scholarship for Episcopalians in the Diocese of Virginia pursuing higher education. The application is open to any student pursuing higher education; one does not need to be seeking Holy Orders.
Upcoming Events
Social Change and Black Mysticism: Prophetic Voices of Thurman & Wilson
Social Change and Black Mysticism: Prophetic Voices of Thurman & Wilson
This short course explores the interplay of Howard Thurman and August Wilson as prophetic voices. The course will focus on four Wilson plays, accompanied by examinations of Thurman’s spiritual foundation for social change. These August Wilson plays were chosen because...
Shrine Mont Opens
Shrine Mont Opens
On August 6, 1925, Bishop William Cabell Brown consecrated the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration in Orkney Springs, VA as the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia and began the journey for what we now know and love as Shrine Mont.
Spring Clergy Retreat 2025
Spring Clergy Retreat 2025
In the retreat, sociologist, best-selling author, humorist and deacon, Bertice Berry, PhD., will guide us on a journey into joy as a resource of hope for the times ahead.
