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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
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...
Clergy: Share Watch Party Details for the Investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe
Churches throughout The Episcopal Church are preparing to host watch parties for the Investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe on November 2.
Diocese of Virginia Receives Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia has received a $1,248,768 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Pathways to Prayer and Practice Initiative. The program is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, a...
Connecting in Ministry: A Clergy Formation Program
In the ever-evolving landscape of spiritual leadership, ongoing formation is crucial for those newly ordained or transitioning into new roles. To address this need, the diocesan Transitions and Vocations team developed, Connecting in Ministry.
Upcoming Events
Richmond Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Powhatan Hill
Richmond Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Powhatan Hill
The event celebrates the history and culture of Virginia's eleven recognized Indian Tribes and directs specific attention to one tribe each year. In 2023 TPP honored the Mattaponi Indian Tribe and this year TPP is honoring the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe.
St. Paul's Reconciliation Weekend 2024
St. Paul's Reconciliation Weekend 2024
A weekend of contemplative events and services to recommitting ourselves to the ongoing work of truth telling, repair, and racial justice and healing to foster God’s Beloved Community.
