The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God. (John 1:9-12)
By “Telling our Stories—Sharing our Gifts,” deeper connections were made across the Diocese of Virginia at the 231st Annual Convention held November 6-8, 2025.
The bags contain essential items—shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, composition books, puzzle books, pens, and pencils—and are intended to let residents know that they are recognized and supported by the community.
The Rev. Bartolo Natoli received a 2025 Libby and Hiter Harris Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC). Rev. Natoli and five other professors were recognized on November 5.
During his Pastoral Address at the Nov. 6 Evensong service, the Rt. Rev. E. Mark Stevenson set the tone for Conference attendees to lean into discipleship – “that process whereby we live more fully into the teaching of Jesus, patterning our life after his for the betterment of all” — and emphasized light and justice.
Long a crossroads town, Gordonsville instead served as the destination for the recent festive celebration of Christ Church’s 150 years.Diocese of Virginia Bishop E. Mark Stevenson celebrated the Eucharist and called the Oct. 12 occasion “a glorious celebration of...
Take the first step toward a fun and formative experience at Shrine Mont Camps in 2026! Check out the 2026 calendar and be ready to sign up on November 1 when registration opens. An “Early Bird” $30 discount is given to registrations made before January 31, 2026.
Because education is a cornerstone of the justice ministry at St. Gabriel’s ~ San Gabriel Episcopal Church in Leesburg, its priest is giving his $10,000 community leadership award to higher education scholarships for underserved local students.
The Rt. Rev. William Meade (1789-1862) lived long before the age of selfies and photography. No one knew what the third Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia looked like as a young man until his large oil portrait, and his wife Thomasia’s, showed up in the backseat of a Subaru in Richmond this year.
Most months from October through May, Christ Church offer a Monday concert, free of charge. These 45-minute programs include solo performers and chamber musicians based in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
