Stories from the Diocese

A Solar Celebration

Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill in Alexandria has always had a cross on top of its Zabriskie Chapel, but now that roof has a second symbol of commitment to Christ’s teachings – solar panels.

Healing Continues in Charlottesville

Rev. Jones Turner, who is an expert in trauma-informed care, applied for a grant through the Charlottesville Area Community Fund and received funding to launch the White Feather Historical and Educational Project.

Filling the Gap

Local school administrators estimate that more than half of the children in Shenandoah County Schools are being parented by grandparents.

A Garden of Hope

St. Andrew’s Garden of Hope (Arlington) has been awarded the 2021 Golden Radish Award by the Friends of Urban Agriculture.

Wilderness Church

Wilderness Church is a joint initiative of Grace Church, Alexandria and St. Mary’s, Arlington. The twice-monthly service offers parishioners a change of pace – literally.

Journey to Jamaica

Because of St. Peter's, Port Royal, all 350 students at the Victoria Elementary School in Jamaica, will start the school year with a bookbag full with school supplies.

Reaching Out to Refugees

Feeling called to act, the Episcopal Church Women of Varina Church went in search of ways to help families with resettlement.

Letting Go and Living the Gospel

Seven years ago, the people of St. Paul’s on-the-Hill, Winchester began exploring ways to use the church’s 5-acre property to serve the community.