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Stories from the Diocese
Finding my Truth and my Peace: A Truth and Reparations Reflection
Scripture tells us that we won’t know it all now, and not even later when we go to our heavenly home. But we have a Comforter, the Holy Spirit, and scripture to guide and level our paths on efforts and activities we undertake in God’s name.
St. Barnabas, Annandale, Shares Ministry of Hospitality with San Juan Bautista, Palma Soriano, Cuba: An Update on Global Mission
Building relationships with siblings in Christ, both near and far, is at the heart of mission. While previously, only members of St. Barnabas who traveled experienced this firsthand, this time as a mission host community allowed the entirety of St. Barnabas to share in this experience.
The Ordination of Mary Cushing to the Diaconate
The Rev. Mary Cushing was ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate by The Rt. Rev. Gayle E Harris on August 10th at St. Thomas McLean, her sponsoring parish.
News Releases
Vitality: On the Road with Jesus
The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham, Minister for Congregational Vitality And we’re off! Every church and mission, whether small or large, is important. The goal of the new Office of Congregational Vitality is to grow churches in strength, vitality, and joy-filled ministry....
Shrine Mont Camps Report & Introducing the Search Team
Dear Siblings in Christ in the Diocese of Virginia – The 2024 camping season for Shrine Mont Camps has come to a close after a wonderful summer of fellowship on the mountain. It wouldn’t have been possible without all our terrific summer camp staff who gave their...
Education for Ministry Groups Convene This Fall
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a formation program based on study and practice in theological reflection which invites the people of God to discern and act in faith through small group reflection.
An Update and Invitation from the Standing Committee
Dear Diocesan Family, It has been some time since we communicated with you outside of reporting at Annual Convention. With that important event approaching, we thought it wise to give you an update on our work. Perhaps it may inspire some of you to discern whether you...
Upcoming Events
Central Richmond Regional Pride Eucharist
Central Richmond Regional Pride Eucharist
Join the Central Richmond Region in celebrating and affirming our LGBTQIA+ community. A Pride Eucharist will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Thursday, September 12 at 6pm.
To Love and Heal Creation: An Environmental Ministry Conference
To Love and Heal Creation: An Environmental Ministry Conference
Wherever God calls you, there are things we know how to do now that are effective and make a difference in saving our planet for future generations. Our Keynote Speaker is Rev. Dr. Faith Harris, Executive Director of Virginia Interfaith Power and Light.
Nurturing Those Who Nurture Others: A Retreat for Ministry Leaders
Nurturing Those Who Nurture Others: A Retreat for Ministry Leaders
Calling all musicians, youth leaders, Christian educators, and church administrators. Join us for a brand new conference to gain new ideas and share best practices to take back to your churches! Stay tuned for more programming information to come!
