Stories from the Diocese

Four Episcopal churches and one Presbyterian church participated in the October workshops. Those who attended the subsequent lament service found the experience cathartic.

While Latino congregations of the Diocese have been thriving for decades in Northern Virginia, the new ministry at Holy Comforter is something of a first for our Richmond area churches.

Father Gordon, rector of St. Peter’s in Oak Grove, was inspired to venture into this unfamiliar territory when he attended a workshop on digital ministry for evangelism at The Episcopal Church’s It’s All about Love Festival in Baltimore this summer.

For 20 years, the people of St. John’s, McLean and San Gabriel Church in the Dominican Republic have shared bonds transcending the miles, language barriers, and life experiences.

Shrine Mont Camps first session kicked off this week. Bishop Stevenson and Bishop Harris commissioned the staff in a joyful service at the Shrine.

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.

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...

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.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry joined the people of Christ Church, Alexandria this past Sunday to commemorate the church’s 250th anniversary.

How does a church make a concrete witness to something that has eluded our understanding for generations? One model can be found at The Falls Church.