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SUMMARY:Free Sacred Ground Online Series
DESCRIPTION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, Becoming Beloved Community Ministry is excited to share that Sacred Ground is back with another FREE 11-part Zoom series starting on Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. \nAll subsequent classes will be at the same time\, but on Thursdays (March 18 through August 11). This year’s series will be facilitated by Pam Goggins and Joni Albrecht. \nSacred Ground is a film and readings-based dialogue on race\, grounded in faith. Built around a powerful curriculum that focuses on BIPOC American histories as they intersect with European American histories. \nParticipants are invited to peel away the layers that have contributed to the challenges and divides of present day—grounded in our call to faith\, hope\, and love. \nRegister Online
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/sacred-ground-study/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T133000
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SUMMARY:The John Shelby Spong Lenten Speaker Series & Lenten Lunches
DESCRIPTION:Honoring the legacy\, spirit\, and witness of the Right Reverend John Shelby Spong—a fearless voice for a Christianity that is both intellectually rigorous and compassionately lived—the Bishop Spong Speaker Series carries forward the vision of the historic “Lenten Lunches\,” while offering a fresh and relevant twist. \nThis five-week series is designed to foster rich and meaningful dialogue around the themes that shaped Bishop Spong’s life and ministry and that remain deeply relevant today: biblical scholarship\, progressive Christian thought\, justice\, and equality. Each week will feature a dynamic speaker who will invite participants to think critically\, engage openly\, and reflect on what a vibrant and inclusive faith can mean in our time. \nWednesdays During Lent \n12:00pm – 12:45pm | Spong Lenten Speaker Series in the Church \n12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunches for eat-in or take-out in the Parish House \n(Take-out lunches will not be held past 2:30pm) \nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/lenten-lunches-2026/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal\, Richmond\, 815 E Grace St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T203000
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SUMMARY:Lenten Dinner Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday evenings during Lent for a special Speaker Series on the topics of creation care and environmental justice. We will have guest speakers from around the Commonwealth who specialize in a variety of areas that shed light on the importance and faithful responsibility to do our part in taking care of our planet. We hope you will allow these special opportunities to nurture your soul as we all prepare to “Make Room for New Life” during the season of Lent. \n \nMore Information
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/lenten-dinner-speaker-series/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Christ Church Episcopal\, Glen Allen\, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042602
CREATED:20260212T151833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T151952Z
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SUMMARY:The John Shelby Spong Lenten Speaker Series & Lenten Lunches
DESCRIPTION:Honoring the legacy\, spirit\, and witness of the Right Reverend John Shelby Spong—a fearless voice for a Christianity that is both intellectually rigorous and compassionately lived—the Bishop Spong Speaker Series carries forward the vision of the historic “Lenten Lunches\,” while offering a fresh and relevant twist. \nThis five-week series is designed to foster rich and meaningful dialogue around the themes that shaped Bishop Spong’s life and ministry and that remain deeply relevant today: biblical scholarship\, progressive Christian thought\, justice\, and equality. Each week will feature a dynamic speaker who will invite participants to think critically\, engage openly\, and reflect on what a vibrant and inclusive faith can mean in our time. \nWednesdays During Lent \n12:00pm – 12:45pm | Spong Lenten Speaker Series in the Church \n12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunches for eat-in or take-out in the Parish House \n(Take-out lunches will not be held past 2:30pm) \nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/lenten-lunches-2026/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal\, Richmond\, 815 E Grace St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T203000
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SUMMARY:Lenten Dinner Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday evenings during Lent for a special Speaker Series on the topics of creation care and environmental justice. We will have guest speakers from around the Commonwealth who specialize in a variety of areas that shed light on the importance and faithful responsibility to do our part in taking care of our planet. We hope you will allow these special opportunities to nurture your soul as we all prepare to “Make Room for New Life” during the season of Lent. \n \nMore Information
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/lenten-dinner-speaker-series/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Christ Church Episcopal\, Glen Allen\, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042602
CREATED:20260224T163218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T163218Z
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SUMMARY:Alexandria Festival of the Book
DESCRIPTION:St. Paul’s is proud to host the Alexandria Festival of the Book on Saturday\, March 14. This one day book festival\, held in collaboration with Virginia Humanities\, will feature a morning session\, from 10-12:30 PM\, on the Revolutionary Era and an afternoon session\, from 1-4 PM\, focusing on the Gilded Age to the Jazz Age. \nAt 1 PM\, author Victoria Christopher Murray\, co-author of The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies\, and author of Harlem Rhapsody will be in attendance for a conversation with the Rev. Oran Warder on “Belle’s America”. \nIn addition to Victoria Christopher Murray\, featured authors and speakers include: Tim Rose\, George Washington and Alexandria: A Founding Friendship; Cassandra A. Good\, First Family: George Washington’s Heirs and the Making of America; Henry Wiencek\, Stan and Gus: Art\, Ardor and the Friendship That Built the Gilded Age; Donna Lucey: Sargent’s Women: Four Lives Behind the Canvas; Ricardo A. Herrera: Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778. \nReserve Your Free Ticket
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/alexandria-festival-of-the-book/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Alexandria\, 228 South Pitt Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T133000
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SUMMARY:The John Shelby Spong Lenten Speaker Series & Lenten Lunches
DESCRIPTION:Honoring the legacy\, spirit\, and witness of the Right Reverend John Shelby Spong—a fearless voice for a Christianity that is both intellectually rigorous and compassionately lived—the Bishop Spong Speaker Series carries forward the vision of the historic “Lenten Lunches\,” while offering a fresh and relevant twist. \nThis five-week series is designed to foster rich and meaningful dialogue around the themes that shaped Bishop Spong’s life and ministry and that remain deeply relevant today: biblical scholarship\, progressive Christian thought\, justice\, and equality. Each week will feature a dynamic speaker who will invite participants to think critically\, engage openly\, and reflect on what a vibrant and inclusive faith can mean in our time. \nWednesdays During Lent \n12:00pm – 12:45pm | Spong Lenten Speaker Series in the Church \n12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunches for eat-in or take-out in the Parish House \n(Take-out lunches will not be held past 2:30pm) \nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/lenten-lunches-2026/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal\, Richmond\, 815 E Grace St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042602
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151245Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Dinner Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday evenings during Lent for a special Speaker Series on the topics of creation care and environmental justice. We will have guest speakers from around the Commonwealth who specialize in a variety of areas that shed light on the importance and faithful responsibility to do our part in taking care of our planet. We hope you will allow these special opportunities to nurture your soul as we all prepare to “Make Room for New Life” during the season of Lent. \n \nMore Information
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/lenten-dinner-speaker-series/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Christ Church Episcopal\, Glen Allen\, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T191500
DTSTAMP:20260404T042602
CREATED:20260114T194402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194402Z
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SUMMARY:Front Porch Forum Dinners
DESCRIPTION:Our community will be offering a full course dinner before the Richmond Forum events in 2026. Sylvia May\, a parishioner\, choir member\, and chef\, along with Father Brent have planned this community building idea for utilizing our proximity to Altria Theatre. \nThe four-course dinner will be in the Parish Hall on forum nights beginning on January 17th\, 2026. \nThe cost is $100 per person\, which will include parking\, drinks\, and the meal. If you do not need parking the cost is $80.  \nSeating will be limited to 35–40 people. \nMinistry groups wanting to raise money could work a night together and this is also a great way for any older youth to gain restaurant experience. \nGuests will arrive at GHTC after 5:00 p.m. and dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. \nRichmond Forum doors open at 7:00 p.m.\, so dinner will end by 7:15 p.m. \nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/front-porch-forum-dinners/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church\, 8 N. Laurel St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 22320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042602
CREATED:20260212T151833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T151952Z
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SUMMARY:The John Shelby Spong Lenten Speaker Series & Lenten Lunches
DESCRIPTION:Honoring the legacy\, spirit\, and witness of the Right Reverend John Shelby Spong—a fearless voice for a Christianity that is both intellectually rigorous and compassionately lived—the Bishop Spong Speaker Series carries forward the vision of the historic “Lenten Lunches\,” while offering a fresh and relevant twist. \nThis five-week series is designed to foster rich and meaningful dialogue around the themes that shaped Bishop Spong’s life and ministry and that remain deeply relevant today: biblical scholarship\, progressive Christian thought\, justice\, and equality. Each week will feature a dynamic speaker who will invite participants to think critically\, engage openly\, and reflect on what a vibrant and inclusive faith can mean in our time. \nWednesdays During Lent \n12:00pm – 12:45pm | Spong Lenten Speaker Series in the Church \n12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunches for eat-in or take-out in the Parish House \n(Take-out lunches will not be held past 2:30pm) \nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/lenten-lunches-2026/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal\, Richmond\, 815 E Grace St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042602
CREATED:20260316T163440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T163440Z
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday Choral Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 29\, at 6:30 p.m.\, St. Paul’s Memorial Church will present a special choral worship service for Palm Sunday. The St. Paul’s Parish Choir\, joined by the choirs of Christ Church\, Charlottesville and St. Paul’s\, Ivy will offer Bob Chilcott’s complete St. John Passion. William Ferguson\, tenor\, will be the guest soloist\, serving in the role of the Evangelist\, narrating the story of Jesus’s trial and crucifixion. The choir and soloists are accompanied by organ and cello\, and there are several hymns for the choir and congregation within the hour-long work. The Gospel texts are paired with English poems from the thirteenth to seventeenth centuries expressing human responses to death\, to life\, and to humankind’s relationship with God and creation.
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/palm-sunday-choral/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Memorial Church\, Charlottesville\, 1701 University Avenue\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Events,Music & Worship
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