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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
Shrine Mont Camps Reconciliation Process
On February 27, Bishop Stevenson shared a statement, Shrine Mont Camps Update and a Call for Reconciliation, calling for a time of intentional listening, sharing, and prayer, with the goal of reconciliation. The Reverend Richard Blackburn, an experienced guide in peace and reconciliation, will lead this effort.
Renewing Our Commitment to the Work of Repair and Healing in the Diocese of Virginia: The Next Phase of the Truth and Reparations Task Force
With hearts full of joy and hope, we celebrate the remarkable work begun in 2022 by the Truth and Reparations Task Force. The passion, dedication, and focused work to initiate repair and healing has laid a strong and vital foundation for our journey toward realizing...
Special Scholarships for Students at the University of Virginia
St. Paul’s Memorial Church is home to The University Fellowship (TUF), the official Episcopal campus ministry for undergraduates at the University of Virginia. The University has entrusted St. Paul’s with selecting the recipients of a unique scholarship for Episcopal students.
Invitation to Grow: The College for Congregational Development
Would you like your church to be strong, resilient, and adaptive? Lay leaders and clergy, consider enrolling in the College for Congregational Development. Teams of lay and clergy together learn sustainable ways to be healthy and faithful in fulfilling their calling to be the Body of Christ in a particular place and time and among a particular people.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Prayer Service for Global Mission
Virtual Prayer Service for Global Mission
It is often not feasible to gather together in person with our global partners but we can gather to pray for them. During this brief compline service, participants are invited to lift up their global partners during the prayers of the people. This service will be led Th...
St. Paul's Richmond's Lenten Lunch Series
St. Paul's Richmond's Lenten Lunch Series
Fifty years ago, the Episcopal Church ordained its first female clergy. The 2025 Lenten Lunch and Speaker series celebrates this hallmark event. Each week, a female faith leader will talk about their experiences of serving as leaders in faith communities.
Being Prepared: Spiritual Resilience in Disaster
Being Prepared: Spiritual Resilience in Disaster
The Spiritual Resilience Working Group of the Creation Care Committee invites you to a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Caroline Mitchell, Senior Program Manager, Disaster Spiritual Care for the American Red Cross, National Headquarters.
