As we start 2025, this is a roundup of our feature stories from 2024. Each one represents our shared mission to love Jesus, embody justice, and be disciples. Celebrate and share these stories!
Sixty-two years ago, James Hummer of Boardman was in the first local performance of the Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival and on Sunday, he and others were able to see the latest presentation of the popular holiday event.
This article shares the story of a vibrant, impactful ministry supported by a Bishop’s Appeal Grant. Make a contribution to the Bishop’s Appeal to support ministries like this. Donate to the Bishop’s Appeal In the heart of Charlottesville, Bread and Roses Commercial...
Launched with seed money from the Bishop’s Appeal, the Babies to Boomers Program at Emmanuel, Harrisonburg, was created to address the need for hygiene products expressed by Emmanuel’s Food Pantry clients.
In just a few, action packed weeks, camp staff will make life-long memories and friendships while acquiring essential life and professional skills; communication, leadership, empathy, teamwork, problem solving, listening, and resiliency top the list.
This November, representatives from 11 faith communities gathered at St. Andrew’s, Burke, for the 41st annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. The event was centered around the theme “Hearing One Another,” chosen by clergy who regularly meet to build interfaith relationships.
The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of The Closet of the Greater Herndon Area. The Closet has occupied many spaces in Herndon over the course of decades. For these many years they have served our community in a devoted manner.
There’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope: together, we can do extraordinary things. Your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal is an opportunity for you to make a lasting difference and support the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Virginia in the communities we serve.
The Rev. Will Dickinson has been called as the diocesan Minister for Transition. He will begin this new role on December 1, 2024. The primary focus of Rev. Dickinson's ministry is to work with vestries and search committees to identify best practices, train leaders,...
In January 2022, a nonprofit in New Kent that provided free diapers to low-income families closed its doors. Members of St. Peter’s, New Kent, felt strongly that this essential ministry needed to continue in their community.
