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Stories from the Diocese
With Diocesan School Support, Eagle Scouts Soar
A journey of faith can take many paths—including to an Eagle Scout ranking, as celebrated recently at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) in Alexandria. “Today is the celebration of a journey full of challenges, friendship, struggles, and triumphs,” School...
Diocese of Virginia Spreads Holy Presence at World Pride Parade in DC
At a huge gathering known instantly by its vibrant colors, Episcopalians from the Diocese of Virginia made a profound connection with consecrated, colorless water. With a gallon jug of distilled water consecrated that morning, the Very Rev. Burl Salmon of The Falls...
160 Years of Black History at St. Philip’s Richmond
Years before Kenneth S. Anderson moved to Richmond in 2013 for college, he heard glowing stories of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and his family roots there. Founded by enslaved people and free people of color in 1861, St. Philip's is the oldest Episcopal church...
News Releases
Notice of Court of Review Decision
On July 2, 2025, the Court of Review of The Episcopal Church announced its decision in a Title IV matter regarding the Rev’d Dr. B. Cayce Ramey. The majority (10) of the Court reversed the Order of the Diocese of Virginia Hearing Panel while a minority (6) concurred...
Bishop and Standing Committee Seek Nominations to the Truth and Reparations Task Force
As we engage in the sacred work of acknowledging and addressing our history of complicity with chattel slavery and racial injustice, the Truth and Reparations Task Force will play a pivotal role in leading the diocese toward a future of repair, reconciliation, and healing.
Global Mission Conference Builds Relationships and Disciples
Representatives from more than 20 dioceses within The Episcopal Church, along with two dioceses of the Anglican Communion, gathered in San Pedro Sula, Honduras for the Global Mission Conference Missio 2025.
Holy Comforter Vienna Honored as a Sustainability Champion
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna was named a Sustainability Champion of 2025 by the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS).
Upcoming Events
Triangle of Hope Youth Pilgrimage
Triangle of Hope Youth Pilgrimage
The Triangle of Hope is an Anglican-led effort to form covenantal community between the dioceses of Liverpool (England), Kumasi (Ghana), and Virginia dedicated to transforming the long history, ongoing effects and continuing presence of slavery in our world through rep...
Shrine Mont Homecoming Weekend
Shrine Mont Homecoming Weekend
Shrine Mont is turning 100 years old this year! Come visit and celebrate with us during our Homecoming Weekend! We have lots of fun activities planned including a parade, ole time carnival, live music, and much more. Check out the weekend itinerary below with all the de...
A Spiritual Call: Creation Care’s Essential Role in the Life of the Community
A Spiritual Call: Creation Care’s Essential Role in the Life of the Community
You are invited to join an important conversation with Payton Hoegh, Program Director of The Center for Spirituality in Nature, on July 15, 7 pm.
