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Stories from the Diocese
Celebrating College for Congregational Development Participants
Four leaders of our diocese participated in The College for Congregational Development in Maryland (our home college) the week of June 15. The Very Rev’d Katherine Doughterty, Ms. Charlette Queen, the Rev’d David Casey, and the Rev’d Susan Hartzell. This program is...
As July 4 Nears, Va. Parishes Challenge Polarization through Faith250
As July 4 approaches, five Diocese of Virginia congregations are participating in Faith250, a multifaith initiative helping communities listen, reflect, and find connection at a time of deep national division.
Every Church Has a Future: New Vitality Language for a New Time
The Diocese of Virginia is introducing five ways of describing church vitality, offering a pastoral framework to help congregations name where they have been, where they are, and where they are going.
News Releases
Announcing Grant Awards to Parishes to Grow Native Plants
The Creation Care Committee's Habitat Restoration Working Group received 19 applications, many more than anticipated, for this inaugural offering of funding to grow native plants on parish grounds. The program demonstrates the desire of our diocese to be faithful...
Episcopal Relief & Development Offers Disaster Response Webinars
Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is offering three 90-minute webinars, open to all, focused on disaster response and how ERD can help in times of crisis. Each webinar will cover practical steps for preparing to respond to disasters, share real-world examples...
Ecumenical Worship Service: Light from Light for Light
All are invited to Light from Light for Light, part of The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity + 2026. May 28 at 7:00 p.m.St. Bernadette Catholic Church7600 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152 The Rt. Rev’d Mark A. Bourlakas, Assistant Bishop in the...
Ivey to Retire as Executive Director of VEIF; Search Committee Formed
Virginia Episcopal Investment Funds announces the upcoming retirement of Executive Director A. Lynn Ivey after six distinguished and successful years at the helm of VEIF.
Upcoming Events
Juneteenth Joint Service and Community Celebration
A sixth annual Community Juneteenth Celebration hosted jointly by Richmond-area Episcopal churches, featuring worship, procession, fellowship, and children's activities.
