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Stories from the Diocese
160 Years of Black History at St. Philip’s Richmond
Years before Kenneth S. Anderson moved to Richmond in 2013 for college, he heard glowing stories of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and his family roots there. Founded by enslaved people and free people of color in 1861, St. Philip's is the oldest Episcopal church...
St. Luke’s Has Gone Green
On April 19, Bishop Bud Shand joined the congregation at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Virginia and gave his blessing for the church’s new solar panel project. St. Luke’s rector, the Rev. Nick Hull, welcomed the assembled parishioners from the solar...
115 Years Later, Bishop’s Legacy Draws Japanese Pilgrims to Richmond
When The Rt. Rev. Channing Moore Williams was buried on a hillside in 1910 in Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery, no one could have imagined what would transpire there 115 years later.
News Releases
Global Mission Conference Builds Relationships and Disciples
Representatives from more than 20 dioceses within The Episcopal Church, along with two dioceses of the Anglican Communion, gathered in San Pedro Sula, Honduras for the Global Mission Conference Missio 2025.
Holy Comforter Vienna Honored as a Sustainability Champion
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna was named a Sustainability Champion of 2025 by the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS).
Diocese of Virginia Spreads Holy Presence at World Pride Parade in DC
At a huge gathering known instantly by its vibrant colors, Episcopalians from the Diocese of Virginia made a profound connection with consecrated, colorless water. With a gallon jug of distilled water consecrated that morning, the Very Rev. Burl Salmon of The Falls...
New Virginia Housing Grant for VEREP
Trinity Church, Arlington will benefit from a $70,944 grant from Virginia Housing through VEREP (Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners). The congregation has been engaged in a discernment process about the future use of their church property.
Upcoming Events
Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Commemorative Service
Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Commemorative Service
Please join us for a Service in Celebration of the Life and Ministry of The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray, with a reception to follow.
Triangle of Hope Youth Pilgrimage
Triangle of Hope Youth Pilgrimage
The Triangle of Hope is an Anglican-led effort to form covenantal community between the dioceses of Liverpool (England), Kumasi (Ghana), and Virginia dedicated to transforming the long history, ongoing effects and continuing presence of slavery in our world through rep...
Shrine Mont Homecoming Weekend
Shrine Mont Homecoming Weekend
Shrine Mont is turning 100 years old this year! Come visit and celebrate with us during our Homecoming Weekend! We have lots of fun activities planned including a parade, ole time carnival, live music, and much more. Check out the weekend itinerary below with all the de...
