Despite a devastating December 2023 fire that destroyed its 19th-century building, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Oak Grove, Virginia, recently marked its 175th anniversary with a three-day celebration.
After a lot of discussion and prayer, Rev. Parnell and members of the church about an hour north of Williamsburg decided they first needed to let town residents know the church.
By the Rev. Colleen Schiefelbein, Task Force Co-Chair A task force implies a group of people gathered to address an issue, and people who apply to be on task forces are often doers. Within the Church, however, a task force is also a ministry. Like watching a house...
Diocese of Virginia clergy gathered last month at Shrine Mont, the diocesan conference center known for relaxing vistas, breathtaking rock formations and a hikers paradise called the Stairway to Heaven.
In May 2024, The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council awarded 40 Becoming Beloved Community grants to support racial justice, healing, reconciliation, and creation care efforts throughout the world.
In mid-April, over 25 folks gathered at St. Stephen’s, Heathsville to participate in a Regional Safe Church Training Event using a hybrid approach of in-person and online training using the Praesidium platform.
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.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church recently opened a "Trees of the Bible" walking trail. St. Peter’s Rector, The Very Rev. Rodney E. Gordon said the trail allows walkers to explore the natural beauty of the area while learning about the significance of its trees in both the Bible and American history.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - St. Paul’s Memorial Church is seeking Episcopal students at The University of Virginia to apply for Episcopal Church Leadership Scholarships. The Rev. Dr. Peter Kang, UVA chaplain at St. Paul’s said up to $300,000 in $5,000 and $20,000...
The most special blessings of the day were the opportunities for all three congregations to meet both the church’s newest members and its second Rector, as well as to greet the “ambassadors” from The Spire who joined Resurrection in worship.
