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Stories from the Diocese
Diane Wright Appointed Honorary Canon in the Diocese of Central Tanganyika
Diane Wright, diocesan Global Mission Advocate and member of St. Mary’s, Arlington and St. Paul’s Memorial, Charlottesville, recently visited the Diocese of Central Tanganyika where she and her husband, Ed, spent time reconnecting with the people of Ndebwe Parish.
Transforming Lives From the Ground Up
Today, after thousands of conversations and observations, Greg Lowden is still in Guatemala working to help the young people of Guatemala City break out from poverty.
Actions: A Truth and Reparations Reflection
It is my hope that the work of the Diocese of Virginia, through the Truth and Reparations Task Force, will offer a similar light of inspiration to generations to come.
News Releases
St. Stephen’s, Richmond Seeks Ways to Call People Together Before and After 2024 Election
Knowing that many Americans are anxious about the contentious climate in which the presidential campaign is taking place this year—and that no matter which way the election goes, a significant number of parishioners will be upset—St. Stephen’s Church is offering a variety of ways for the community to remember that all are children of God called into common mission together.
Psalms of Perseverance: A Journey Through Adversity
After more than four decades of service to the Church, Episcopal Bishop Susan E. Goff has released a memoir. The book, published by Bold Story Press, will be available on October 15 from Amazon in paperback and e-book.
Hispanic Ministry in Our Diocese: Early Leaders and Growth
The growth of Hispanic ministry in the Diocese of Virginia has been a remarkable journey, deeply tied to broader social and demographic shifts, particularly in Northern Virginia.
Bishop Stevenson Ordains Three New Priests
On September 28, Bishop E. Mark Stevenson ordained Jon Scarffe and Redmond Self to the Sacred Order of Priests at St. Anne’s, Reston. Two days later, Bishop Stevenson traveled to St. Joseph’s in Durham, North Carolina, to ordain Lachlan Hassman to the Priesthood.The...
Upcoming Events
South Fairfax Regional Meeting
South Fairfax Regional Meeting
Clergy and convention delegates (and alternates) of the South Fairfax Region will gather on Tuesday, 22 October, for an evening of conversation and fellowship.
We Are All Related - Indigenous Convocation
We Are All Related - Indigenous Convocation
Bishop Susan Haynes invites you to participate in the Diocese of Southern Virginia’s second Matoaka Covenant celebration, We Are All Related, on October 26th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Chanco on the James.
Sacred Ground Facilitators Training
Sacred Ground Facilitators Training
This will be a chance for long term facilitators and people who are new to facilitating to share wisdom, successes, challenges and ask and answer questions. Diocesan facilitators will be present, and it will be open to others who have facilitated or are looking to facil...
