The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

Evensong in Honor of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2026-01-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | St. James’s Episcopal, Richmond, 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Come and celebrate the dream of Dr. King in music and in his own words. Featuring St. James’s Choirs and the Concert Choir of Norfolk State University.

Prayer Vigil for the City, Commonwealth, and Country
2026-01-26 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal, Richmond, 815 E Grace St., Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
During this time of turmoil and trial, St. Paul’s holds a vigil of prayer for the most vulnerable and powerless among us, lifting up our lament, fear, and hope to God’s redemptive and healing power. United as One Body, we make known the love and justice of Jesus of Nazareth for the poor, the oppressed, the sick, and the stranger. This service is offered every last Monday of the month and is hosted by St. Paul’s in collaboration with the Downtown Community Ministry. Free parking available in St. Paul’s garage at 111 N. 8th Street. Contact Rev. Gwynn Crichton for more information.

Responding to Christian Nationalism
2026-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Harrisonburg, 660 South Main St., Harrisonburg, VA, 22801

Housing Justice, Historical Truths: Documenting Exclusion and Resilience in Northern Virginia
2026-02-08 15:00 - 16:30 | All Saints Episcopal Church Sharon Chapel, Alexandria, 3421 Franconia Rd, VA, 22310, United States
Presentation by Dr. Krystyn Moon, Professor of History and American Studies at the University of Mary Washington. Dr. Moon will provide historical context drawing on her extensive research and analysis of how racially restrictive covenants in Northern Virginia created separate and unequal communities across the region of Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria City including the Seminary and Fort Ward neighborhoods. Dr. Moon is the author of Proximity to Power: Rethinking Race and Place in Northern Virginia published by UNC Press in Spring 2025.
Participants will gain insights into the consequences of these racial covenants including access to safe, equitable housing and obstruction of generational wealth for marginalized populations today and how systemic displacement and public housing concentration targeted African-American neighborhoods whose residents responded with resilience, agency and advocacy.
Take the first step toward justice and repair by learning how to research if a racial covenant exists on your own property deed and how to petition for removal. During this hands-on session we will be accessing the work of Dr. Moon and her partner website, Documenting Exclusion & Resilience.
This will be a hybrid event.
To register for Zoom or in-person attendance, call 703.960.4808.
Light Refreshments will be provided.
Contacts: Melissa Carter, Davette Himes

Front Porch Forum Dinners
2026-02-21 17:00 - 19:15, 2026-03-21 17:00 - 19:15, 2026-04-18 17:00 - 19:15 | Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., Richmond, VA, 22320, United States
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.
The four-course dinner will be in the Parish Hall on forum nights beginning on January 17th, 2026.
The cost is $100 per person, which will include parking, drinks, and the meal. If you do not need parking the cost is $80.
Seating will be limited to 35–40 people.
Ministry 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.
Guests will arrive at GHTC after 5:00 p.m. and dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Richmond Forum doors open at 7:00 p.m., so dinner will end by 7:15 p.m.
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Prayer Vigil for City, Commonwealth, and Country
2026-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal, Richmond, 815 E Grace St., Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
During this time of turmoil and trial, we hold a vigil of prayer for the most vulnerable and powerless among us, lifting up our lament, fear, and hope to God’s redemptive and healing power. United as One Body, we make known the love and justice of Jesus of Nazareth for the poor, the oppressed, the sick, and the stranger. This service is offered every last Monday of the month and is hosted by St. Paul’s in collaboration with the Downtown Community Ministry. Free parking available in St. Paul’s garage at 111 N. 8th Street. Contact Rev. Gwynn Crichton (gcrichton@stpaulsrva.org) for more information.

The John Shelby Spong Lenten Speaker Series & Lenten Lunches
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:30 | St. Paul’s Episcopal, Richmond, 815 E Grace St., Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
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.
This 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.
Wednesdays During Lent
12:00pm – 12:45pm | Spong Lenten Speaker Series in the Church
12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunches for eat-in or take-out in the Parish House
(Take-out lunches will not be held past 2:30pm)
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Lenten Dinner Speaker Series
2026-02-25 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-04 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-11 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Christ Church Episcopal, Glen Allen, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23059, United States
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.

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Free Sacred Ground Online Series
2026-03-03 06:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
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.
All 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.
Sacred 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.
Participants 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.
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Alexandria Festival of the Book
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Alexandria, 228 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
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.
At 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”.
In 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.
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Palm Sunday Choral Worship Service
2026-03-29 18:30 - 19:30 | St. Paul’s Memorial Church, Charlottesville, 1701 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
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.

Walking With the Enslaved Pilgrimage
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19 | VA
On behalf of the worshiping communities of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, you are invited to register for Walking with the Enslaved: A Pilgrimage toward Truth, Reconciliation, and Hope in Richmond.
Through this immersive, faith-based experience, participants engage with four centuries of Richmond’s racial history. On this journey, we confront the ways that white people distorted Christianity to justify colonization, slavery, and the construct of racial identity while recognizing the role that Christian faith played for African Americans to inspire resistance, hope, and liberation. By uncovering the truth of this history, we seek to inspire racial healing and equip communities to enact Jesus-centered justice in the future.
The pilgrimage occurs in two parts on separate, consecutive days:
Saturday, April 18th from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM: An experiential walking tour of historical sites, including lunch, that begins and ends at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (815 E. Grace Street). Participants stand and walk for extended periods during the site visits, covering two to three miles overall with a bus transporting participants between some of the sites.
Expect varying terrain and levels of difficulty, including dirt trails, cobblestones, and moderate inclines. Please inform us of any mobility concerns ahead of time.
Sunday, April 19th from 1 PM – 3 PM: A facilitated group reflection at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (2900 Hanes Ave.) from 1 PM to 3 PM.
The group reflection is integral to the pilgrimage experience. It is expected that anyone who signs up for the pilgrimage is committed to participating on both days.
Pilgrimage Fees & Support
The registration fee for the two-day pilgrimage is $35 per person. We offer scholarships so that cost is never a barrier to participation.
The true cost of offering this pilgrimage is closer to $100 per person. If you are able, we warmly welcome additional donations to help sustain the program and make participation possible for others.
Participation is limited to 35 people.
Details on preparation and logistics will be provided to participants one week before the pilgrimage.
For more information or to inquire about scholarships, please contact Dr. Glyn Hughes, Program Director, ghughes@walkingwiththeenslaved.org

Free Concert at St. George's featuring The Peacemakers
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | St. George’s Episcopal, Fredericksburg, 905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
St. George’s Episcopal Church will offer a free concert on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 3 pm, featuring The Peacemakers.
The Peacemakers are a musical duo featuring Jackie (guitar and vocals) and Eddie (guitar, violin and vocals). Together they share their renditions of world music and modern folk tunes with both covers and original songs. They create a harmony that is only obtainable by musicians with a true connection, both with each other and their audience. The talent and warmth generated by Eddie and Jackie, along with their musical styling, signature tempo changes, blue notes, and crunchy chords, make for a truly captivating performance.
The Sunday afternoon concert is free with donations accepted at the door.
Known for its lush acoustics and welcoming atmosphere, St. George’s offers a year-round concert series showcasing both local and nationally recognized artists. This performance promises an afternoon of “beautiful music in a beautiful space,” continuing the church’s tradition of musical excellence. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted at the door to support our music and ministry at St. George’s.
St. George’s Episcopal Church is a vibrant and inclusive spiritual community. “No matter who you are, whom you love, or where you’ve been, there’s a place for you here,” says the church’s leadership. With a commitment to service, justice, and peace, St. George’s welcomes all to experience its diverse worship and music offerings.
For more information about the concert or the church’s music series, please contact (540) 373-4133 or email music@stgeorgesepiscopal.net. Visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/concerts to learn more.

Dancing Heart Ensemble
2026-04-19 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Patrick’s Episcopal, Falls Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, VA, 22042, United States
Dancing Heart Ensemble consists of Karen Johnson, flute; Bryan Bourne, trombone; Mariko Hiller, piano, and Manny Arciniega, percussion.
This unique quartet will captivate you with original programs and arrangements for this non-traditional ensemble.
Our April 19 concert “Music of the People” features folk-inspired music from around the world. The program includes Bartók’s peasant songs, Balinese Gamelan inspired music, a Piazolla tango, arrangements of Japanese folk songs, African American spirituals, American folk music, and more!
Join us for an enchanting journey around the world through music! ”
at: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church
3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042
Admission: Free (donation of $25 or more to partially defray costs is appreciated)
Wine & cheese reception follows the concert.
More Information
For questions/comments, please email at Mariko Hiller.

WomanKind 2026
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25 | St. James’s Episcopal, Richmond, 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
WomanKind has been a guiding light for women of all faiths since 2004. This two-day event is designed to inspire and equip women through dynamic workshop leaders and keynote speakers, exploring how faith informs their roles both in the church and the broader society. After a six-year hiatus, the conference returns April 24-25, 2026, with the vital theme: “One Body.”
The women of St. James’s Episcopal Church are thrilled to welcome Lisa Sharon Harper as this year’s keynote speaker. Ms. Harper is a prolific speaker, author, and activist who leads training globally, from Ferguson to New York, to organize people of faith towards a just world. As the founder and president of FreedomRoad.us, she is dedicated to designing experiences that bring understanding and action.
Ms. Harper is the author of several books, including the critically acclaimed “The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right.” Her much-anticipated book, “Fortune: How Race Broke My Family And The World–And How To Repair It All,” is now available! Ms. Harper’s work focuses on shalom and governance, racial and gender justice, climate change, and transformative civic engagement. Join as Ms. Harper delves into what it means to be “One Body” and how we can pursue God’s intent for wholeness in all relationships. This conference is an ideal event for all women seeking to deepen their faith and amplify their impact.
Additional workshop offerings will span topics including Physical Wellness, Mental Health, Cross-cultural Connections, Community Care, Family & Caregiving, Interfaith Connection, and Maintaining Connection in a Polarized Culture.
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St. Paul's Masterworks Concert: A Patriotic Organ Concert
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, King George, 5486 St. Pauls Road, King George, VA, 22485, United States
Richmond concert and parish organist Cheryl Van Ornam will play a concert in celebration of our 250th year of independence and St Pauls 300th Year on the Hill on the pipe organ of St Pauls King George. Reception follows.

Jazz at Meade 2026 Concert Series
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Meade Memorial Episcopal Church, Alexandria, 322 North Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Meade Church and Yellow Door Concert Series present Jazz at Meade 2026. All concerts are held on Sunday afternoon from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments/Street parking. Featured Artist on April 26th is vocalist Petra Martin (See websites for more information about the artist).
Single Ticket $25/ College Student Ticket $10/ Virtual Zoom Link Ticket $10/Season Ticket Pass $135
Tickets also available at the door.

"The Story" the Musical
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church Episcopal, Glen Allen, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23059, United States
A powerful benefit concert presented by Christ Church Episcopal Music Ministry & Friends. Experience the Bible as one unified story pointing to Jesus-featuring award-winning music by Bernie Herms and Nichole Nordeman, inspired by the bestselling work of Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.
Free Admission | Donations Encouraged
Supporting Anna Julia Cooper School
and St. Andrews School

Breaking the Silence: Faithful Resistance to Sex Exploitation
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | The Falls Church, 115 East Fairfax Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046, United States
The morning will begin with a panel discussion featuring professionals working directly with survivors, legal experts engaged in shaping policy, trauma-informed psychologists, and pastoral care specialists. Together, they will help us consider how to respond faithfully and responsibly to the realities of sexual exploitation.
Following the panel, we will offer breakout sessions that allow participants to engage more deeply with these topics. We will conclude with a closing prayer liturgy centered on a call to action.
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The Commons at Little Fork Church ADA Trail Grand Opening
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | The Commons at Little Fork, 16471 Oak Shade Rd, Rixeyville, VA, 22737, United States
The Little Fork Interpretive & Recreational Trail marks the first completed phase of The Commons at Little Fork Church—a shared community space that brings together nature, history, and the arts. Built through funding partnerships, the generous gift of professional expertise, and a congregation’s commitment to open this historic land to all, the trail offers a free, accessible place for walking, reflection, and gathering.
We invite you to join us on May 3 as we celebrate the opening of this new space.
1:00 Lunch & Lawn Games
2:00 Recognition & Ribbon Cutting
2:30 Gregg’s Grove Dedication
3:00 All Ages Scavenger Hunt

Walking With the Enslaved Pilgrimage
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | VA
On behalf of the worshiping communities of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, you are invited to register for Walking with the Enslaved: A Pilgrimage toward Truth, Reconciliation, and Hope in Richmond.
Through this immersive, faith-based experience, participants engage with four centuries of Richmond’s racial history. On this journey, we confront the ways that white people distorted Christianity to justify colonization, slavery, and the construct of racial identity while recognizing the role that Christian faith played for African Americans to inspire resistance, hope, and liberation. By uncovering the truth of this history, we seek to inspire racial healing and equip communities to enact Jesus-centered justice in the future.
The pilgrimage occurs in two parts on separate, consecutive days:
Saturday, May 16th from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM: An experiential walking tour of historical sites, including lunch, that begins and ends at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (815 E. Grace Street). Participants stand and walk for extended periods during the site visits, covering two to three miles overall with a bus transporting participants between some of the sites.
Expect varying terrain and levels of difficulty, including dirt trails, cobblestones, and moderate inclines. Please inform us of any mobility concerns ahead of time.
Sunday, May 17th from 1 PM – 3 PM: A facilitated group reflection at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (2900 Hanes Ave.) from 1 PM to 3 PM.
The group reflection is integral to the pilgrimage experience. It is expected that anyone who signs up for the pilgrimage is committed to participating on both days.
Pilgrimage Fees & Support
The registration fee for the two-day pilgrimage is $35 per person. We offer scholarships so that cost is never a barrier to participation.
The true cost of offering this pilgrimage is closer to $100 per person. If you are able, we warmly welcome additional donations to help sustain the program and make participation possible for others.
Participation is limited to 35 people.
Details on preparation and logistics will be provided to participants one week before the pilgrimage.
For more information or to inquire about scholarships, please contact Dr. Glyn Hughes, Program Director.
