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.
Dates for Summer 2025 programs at Shrine Mont Camps will be announced on October 1, 2024. Please visit www.shrinemontcamps.org for that information. Camper registration will open later this winter.Â
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 Minister for Congregational Vitality is to grow churches in strength, vitality, and joy-filled...
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...
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.
Every week, Vicki Gaines and Tara Eckenroad go through the farmers market on Saturdays just as it shuts down at 4 p.m. They collect bags of produce that didn't sell and then donate it on behalf of the Society of St. Andrew, a Methodist organization.
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.
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...
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 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.
