Love Jesus. Embody justice. Be disciples.
Stories from the Diocese
Reflection from the 150th Anniversary of Emmanuel, Rapidan
I’ve spent all but four years of my life in Orange, and I love the town. Betsy and I raised our three children there. But my roots–my real roots–are in Rapidan.
Bread and Roses Commercial Kitchen: A Hub of Culinary Innovation and Community
This article shares the story of a vibrant, impactful ministry supported by a Bishop’s Appeal Grant. Make a contribution to the Bishop’s Appeal to support ministries like this. Donate to the Bishop’s Appeal In the heart of Charlottesville, Bread and Roses...
Babies to Boomers Still Booming
Launched with seed money from the Bishop’s Appeal, the Babies to Boomers Program at Emmanuel, Harrisonburg, was created to address the need for hygiene products expressed by Emmanuel’s Food Pantry clients.
News Releases
Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners Receives $225,000 Grant for Mission Real Estate Work
Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP) has received a Mission Real Estate Development Grant of $225,000 from Trinity Church, a Parish in the city of New York. This grant program supports feasibility studies for construction or business projects suited to local markets that will generate income to support ministry.
2024: Year in Review
As we start 2025, this is a roundup of our feature stories from 2024. Each one represents our shared mission to love Jesus, embody justice, and be disciples. Celebrate and share these stories!
Join the Ministry of Shrine Mont Camps
In just a few, action packed weeks, camp staff will make life-long memories and friendships while acquiring essential life and professional skills; communication, leadership, empathy, teamwork, problem solving, listening, and resiliency top the list.
Make a Difference this Giving Tuesday: Donate to the Bishop’s Appeal
There’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope: together, we can do extraordinary things. Your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal is an opportunity for you to make a lasting difference and support the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Virginia in the communities we serve.
Upcoming Events
MLK Weekend at St. James'
MLK Weekend at St. James'
St. James’s will be celebrating – and honoring – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in multiple ways on January 19 and 20.
A Virginia Celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
A Virginia Celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
We welcome you to join with bishops, ecumenical officers and representatives of judicatories across Virginia to pray for unity hosted by the Virginia LARCUM Committee.
Ordination of Priests
Ordination of Priests
God willing, the Rt. Rev’d. E. Mark Stevenson, Bishop of Virginia, will ordain Rebecca Deann Casey and Caroline Greer Mitchell to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, February 1 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Arlington, Virginia.
