Stories from the Diocese

“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.

St Thomas Shines

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.

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.

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