Stories from the Diocese

“Let the Little Children Come to Me”

In June, All Saints will offer training on Parent Toddler facilitation and adult formation – both in-person and online. Level I training to serve 3-6 year olds will also be offered in July at St. Stephen’s, Richmond.

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Reviving Grace

For 50 years now, Ranny and Champe Corbin have been faithfully caring for the vacant Grace Episcopal Church and its graveyard. The small church, which was built in the 1830s just a few miles from Fredericksburg, hadn’t seen a worship service since 1941. Now, 80...

Going Where the Hunger Is

We have heard from the ESOL teachers about the positive impact the mobile pantry is having in the community. The need is real and heartbreaking.

“Go Tell It to the Bees”

As with any effort that serves to restore and heal the earth, there is a spiritual aspect to bee keeping, too. “There really is truth to the old Celtic saying ‘go tell it to the bees’,” says Lisa.

Give Thanks for Newly Ordained Clergy

The Ordination of Priests was hosted in the morning by St. George’s, Fredericksburg. Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson presided over the ordination of seven people to the Sacred Order of Priests.

St. Thomas’ Shines on CBS News

Last year, parish volunteers at St. Thomas' Food Pantry distributed groceries to 24,530 people. In the first half of 2022, St. Thomas' has seen a 48% increase in new clients.

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Joining to Make A Joyful Noise

As COVID cases began to fall and churches returned to in-person worship, the staff of Grace Church, Kilmarnock considered ways to encourage people to re-engage in church life.