News Releases

Recap of the 230th Annual Convention

"The theme "LOVE JESUS. EMBODY JUSTICE. BE DISCIPLES" defined, shaped, and animated The 230th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia held Nov. 7-9, 2024, at the Convention Center in Fredericksburg. Thursday, November 7, 2024 A new feature of...

Bishop Stevenson Ordains Three New Priests

On September 28, Bishop E. Mark Stevenson ordained Jon Scarffe and Redmond Self to the Sacred Order of Priests at St. Anne’s, Reston. Two days later, Bishop Stevenson traveled to St. Joseph’s in Durham, North Carolina, to ordain Lachlan Hassman to the...

Diocese of Virginia Receives Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia has received a $1,248,768 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Pathways to Prayer and Practice Initiative. The program is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, a...

Connecting in Ministry: A Clergy Formation Program

In the ever-evolving landscape of spiritual leadership, ongoing formation is crucial for those newly ordained or transitioning into new roles. To address this need, the diocesan Transitions and Vocations team developed, Connecting in Ministry.