You are invited to join other pilgrims as we walk in the footsteps of Jesus April 6-17, 2026.
Love Jesus. Embody justice. Be disciples.
Stories from the Diocese
Young Bishop Meade and Wife Finally Spotted
The Rt. Rev. William Meade (1789-1862) lived long before the age of selfies and photography. No one knew what the third Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia looked like as a young man until his large oil portrait, and his wife Thomasia’s, showed up in the backseat of a Subaru in Richmond this year.
Halloween Youth Retreat is a Time to Build
When youth from across the Diocese of Virginia converge on Shrine Mont for Halloween weekend, they will be starting a new chapter in diocesan youth leadership.
Love, Justice, and Discipleship: The 2025 Racial Justice and Healing Pilgrimage in the Diocese of Virginia
After a 2022 pilgrimage to Memphis, Birmingham, Selma, and Montgomery, the Diocese of Virginia recognized a pressing need to address the history of racial injustice within its own borders. The diocesan principles—Love Jesus. Embody justice. Be disciples. —made the...
News Releases
Explore How Congregations Can Help Children Grow in Worship and Faith
We’re excited to announce the launch of the official website for Pathways to Prayer & Practice, the Diocese of Virginia’s bold, five-year initiative supported by Lilly Endowment Inc. to help churches more fully welcome children into worship and empower families in their faith journeys.
Shrine Mont Camps Seeks Chaplains for 2026
Each summer, Shrine Mont Camps seeks chaplains (ordained or lay) to be fully immersed in the life of an individual camp session (15 total). The Camp Chaplain is an integral part of the camp’s ministry and includes accommodations for the chaplain’s family, meals, and a stipend.
2026 Registration for Shrine Mont Camps Opens November 1
Take the first step toward a fun and formative experience at Shrine Mont Camps in 2026! Check out the 2026 calendar and be ready to sign up on November 1 when registration opens. An “Early Bird” $30 discount is given to registrations made before January 31, 2026.
Sign Up to Be a 100% Voting Congregation
This fall, Virginia has important elections, as we choose our Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, along with all 100 seats in the House of Delegates, and many local offices.
Upcoming Events
A Time to Build - 2025 High School Retreat
The High School Retreat is designed for current 9th -12th grade youth and their parish youth leaders as well as youth not currently connected to Episcopal parishes. The retreat will include a program, small groups, games, and time set aside to enjoy activities on the mo...
The 231st Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
The 231st Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia will take place at the Fredericksburg Convention Center November 6 - 8, 2025.
Spring Clergy Retreat 2026
Please save the dates for our Spring 2026 Clergy Retreat. More information is coming soon.
