On March 1, 2025, at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Arlington, Virginia, The Rt. Rev. Gayle E. Harris ordained Kara Laughlin, Kris Rose, and Joy Warburton to the Sacred Order of Deacons. Bishop Harris presided over the service, and the sermon was given by the Rev. Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams.
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.
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.
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.
The needs of Western North Carolina post Hurricane Helene stirred many to action, including many in the Northern Neck region (12 churches) of our Diocese.
I’ve spent all but four years of my life in Orange, and I love the town. Betsy and I raised our three children there. But my roots–my real roots–are in Rapidan.
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...
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.
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.
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.
