The Rt. Rev. Mark A. Bourlakas Called as New Assistant Bishop
This full-time position, approved at the 228th Annual Convention of our diocese, marks a significant milestone as Bishop Bourlakas becomes the twelfth Assistant Bishop in our history.
This full-time position, approved at the 228th Annual Convention of our diocese, marks a significant milestone as Bishop Bourlakas becomes the twelfth Assistant Bishop in our history.
In the interest of becoming a more welcoming and inclusive Parish, St. James’ (Leesburg) has recently completed a pew reconfiguration project to improve accessibility for all who enter their doors.
This vital role will continue to fortify our collective commitment of supporting congregations, diocesan organizations, and parishioners in their journeys to be disciples.
The Right Reverend E. Mark Stevenson has called Mr. Tyler Henderson to serve as the Pathways to Prayer and Practice Grant Director, managing the five-year ministry project to create and evaluate innovative approaches to incorporating children into worship in meaningful and authentic ways. Tyler will begin his ministry on February 24, 2025.
The Rev. Kevin Laskowski, a three-day champion on Jeopardy!, recently shared his inspiring journey of faith, intellect, and humanity during an interview with the Diocese of Virginia Comms Team.
Love God, Love God’s World is a nine-session, film-based curriculum designed for Episcopalians at any stage of engagement with creation care and environmental ministry – from those taking their first steps to experienced leaders seeking a transformative small-group experience.
The Ministry for Racial Justice and Healing convened a dynamic gathering of new and returning members on February 3, 2025, at Grace Church, Casanova, marking a significant stride in its ongoing pursuit of racial justice and healing.
Stacey Remick knew there was something special about the five-acre forest surrounding St. Peter’s in the Woods Episcopal Church in Fairfax Station, Virginia. She never dreamed that the church property would one day be inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network, the only national network in the United States of protected, old-growth native forests.
On February 1, 2025, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Arlington, Virginia, hosted the ordination of the Rev. Rebecca Casey and the Rev. Caroline Mitchell to the Sacred Order of Priests in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. Bishop Mark Stevenson presided over the service, welcoming two women who had each followed a unique path to the priesthood.
Earlier today, it was reported that the Right Reverend John Perumbalath resigned his position as Bishop of Liverpool (England). The Diocese of Virginia, along with the Diocese of Kumasi (Ghana), is blessed to be in a ministry partnership with the Diocese of Liverpool, and as such we readily add our prayers to those being offered by our friends and colleagues as we lift up all involved to the grace, peace, and mercy of the One who loves us all.