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.
In 2014, the Outreach Committee at Christ Church, Winchester, saw that children in their community were experiencing food scarcity. They began a program called Panda Pantry, which provided backpacks with food for elementary students to take home on weekends.
By Donna Tildon-Archer, Task Force Member After several months and many drafts, the Prayer for Truth, Reparation, and Healing was completed by the Truth and Reparations Task Force in the spring of 2024. When we met to put the final touches on what we hoped would be...
With Election Day traffic bustling along Royal Avenue, Calvary Episcopal Church offered a sanctuary from the stress of the day with a prayer vigil. Read the Full Story
Seven entities of the Episcopal Church have recently received a multimillion-dollar infusion of funding to help them better engage their youngest members in worship. Read the Full Story
Every week, Vicki Gaines and Tara Eckenroad go through the farmers market on Saturdays just as it shuts down at 4 p.m. They collect bags of produce that didn't sell and then donate it on behalf of the Society of St. Andrew, a Methodist organization. The food goes to...
Thousands of clergy, union members and activists rallied on behalf of the poor near the U.S. Capitol on Saturday (June 29), with faith leaders calling for lawmakers to embrace a slate of policies and for low-wealth Americans to make their voices heard in November as...
Several Richmond churches came together to host a community-wide Juneteenth celebration, celebrating the day Union soldiers made it to Galveston, Texas, announcing the end of the Civil War and declaring all enslaved people in the Confederate States were legally free....
Episcopal Bishop Daniel G.P. Gutiérrez, of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, is one of five nominees to succeed Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. The election, which is scheduled for June 26 during the General Convention, will see the House of Bishops choose a new presiding...
A lot of factors contribute to the cost of housing, but chief among them is that there just isn’t enough housing to go around. Demand is greater than supply, and it’s draining Virginians’ bank accounts. Faith organizations are trying to enter the market, offering to...
Christ Church has been serving the downtown Charlottesville area for over 30 years through the Christ Church Community Lunch. Church volunteers prepare and serve a nourishing meal every Tuesday to all who walk through their doors. More than just a meal, this ministry...
Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, the leaders of Church of the Holy Comforter (Episcopal) in Vienna are advancing with plans to build a solar array on the site’s lower parking lot. Read the Full Story
