Seeking Deep Answers at UVA
Mary Edith found deep questions, music, service, and belonging through The University Fellowship at St. Paul’s.
Jul
2026
29
Stories from the Diocese
Jul
2026
24
“Semester of Yes” Led to The House FXBG
Mia found compassion, community, and a new sense of belonging through The House FXBG at the University of Mary Washington.
Jul
2026
17
Family and Home at JMU’s Canterbury
Jordan found family, support, and a lasting community through Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry at James Madison University.
Jul
2026
16
Leaning Into the Work: A Truth and Reparations Reflection
As I reflect on the first few months in my role as Vice Chair of Truth and Reparations Task Force, I am leaning into our work this year.
Jul
2026
6
Leading the Servants: Harding, Lewallen Appointed Archdeacons
The Venerable Theresa C. Lewallen and the Venerable Susie Harding have been appointed Archdeacons of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, joining the Ven. Frederico Garza in supporting the diocesan community of deacons.
Jun
2026
25
Justice from the Pews: How Parishioners Created a Diocesan Celebration for Pauli Murray
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Richmond will host the third annual Service in Celebration of the Life and Ministry of The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray on Sunday, June 28.
Jun
2026
22
Broken Hearts, Fertile Ground: Melissa Ann Carter Ordained as Vocational Deacon
Melissa Ann Carter was ordained June 6 to the Sacred Order of Deacons at All Saints Sharon Chapel in Alexandria.
Jun
2026
5
As July 4 Nears, Va. Parishes Challenge Polarization through Faith250
As July 4 approaches, five Diocese of Virginia congregations are participating in Faith250, a multifaith initiative helping communities listen, reflect, and find connection at a time of deep national division.
May
2026
29
Every Church Has a Future: New Vitality Language for a New Time
The Diocese of Virginia is introducing five ways of describing church vitality, offering a pastoral framework to help congregations name where they have been, where they are, and where they are going.
May
2026
28
“Really Connected”: Middle Schoolers Build Faith, Bonds, and Community
A recent youth summit at Shrine Mont helped middle school students across the Diocese of Virginia build friendships, deepen faith, and imagine future leadership.
