The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

Juneteenth Joint Service and Community Celebration
2026-06-19 08:30 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | St. John’s, Richmond, 2401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, 23223, United States
All are invited to the sixth annual Community Juneteenth Celebration, hosted jointly by St. John’s, St. Philip’s, St. Peter’s, and Calvary Hanover Episcopal Churches, with financial support also from St. Paul’s.
In addition to celebrating Juneteenth as the day of African American freedom, the event celebrates the history of the historic Black Episcopal churches of the Richmond area and the collaboration with St. John’s, which was instrumental in the founding of St. Peter’s.
Schedule

8:30 a.m. – Gather outside St. John’s Church
9:15 a.m. – Outdoor land acknowledgement, pouring of libations, and singing
9:30 a.m. – Celebratory parade from St. John’s to Peter Paul Development Center
10:30 a.m. – Worship service inside Peter Paul, with guest speaker Michael Paul Williams
11:45 a.m. – Dance performance by the Audacious Diamonds inside Peter Paul
12:15 p.m. – Picnic lunch, fellowship, and children’s activities, including a bounce house, outside St. Peter’s

Bus transportation is available from Peter Paul Development Center to St. John’s from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m.; then for people who choose to ride instead of walk during the parade; and again from Peter Paul Development Center to St. John’s from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.
This community event is open to all without charge. For more information, contact the Rev. Bill Queen at 804-643-2686.

Pride Eucharist
2026-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Christ Church Episcopal, Alexandria, 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria, 22314, United States
Come celebrate the beauty and diversity of God’s creation in a vibrant celebration of the Eucharist for Pride! Members of the LGBTQ+ community, friends, family, and allies are invited to celebrate Pride Month on Saturday, June 27.
Join us at noon for a vibrant Pride Eucharist in the churchyard. After the service, mingle and enjoy a light reception. Our guest preacher for the day is the Rev. Janettarose Greene from St. Mary’s, Arlington.
Then head to John Carlyle Square Park (825 John Carlyle St) for Alexandria Pride 2026 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Stop by the Christ Church table to say hello and spread some cheer.

Service in Celebration of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
2026-06-28 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Mark’s Episcopal, Richmond, 520 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Rev. Vienna Cobb Anderson is our guest preacher and the Rt. Rev’d E. Mark Stevenson, Bishop of Virginia, will be our celebrant. Parking is free behind the church. Please note that The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is hosting a significant public event Thursday through Sunday, which may affect nearby streets.
Road closures
Starting at 6:00 PM:

Southbound Arthur Ashe from Park to Hanover
Kensington Ave. from Colonial to Arthur Ashe

Beginning at 8:00 PM:

Northbound Arthur Ashe from Park to Hanover
Kensington from Mulberry to Arthur Ashe
Stuart Ave. from Mulberry to Arthur Ashe

All roads will reopen at 10:00 PM.

Voice of the Colonial Organ: A 1776 Commemorative Program
2026-07-11 15:00 - 16:03 | Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 4207 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA, 23225, United States
Before the Republic, there was the Parish. Ever wonder what the colonists in Virginia might have heard or sung in church? Journey back in time with organist Andy Shelden to hear Voices of the Organ: A 1776 Commemorative Program, highlighting music by American and English composers that may have been known in Virginia parishes.
The program starts at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, and admission is free of charge.

Chase Loomer Organ Recital
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | St. James’s Episcopal, Richmond, 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Come and hear the renowned Organist and Associate Choirmaster of the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, GA, Chase Loomer. We will gather on Friday, July 31, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. James’s Episcopal Church in the Fan.

All Saints Choir Camp
2026-08-10 09:00 - 2026-08-16 12:00 | All Saints Episcopal Church, Richmond, 8787 River Road, Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
All Saints Choir Camp is a week of singing, musicianship, friendship, faith, and fun for children entering 2nd grade and up. Younger readers are welcome, too.
This year introduces a new Beginner Choir Track, designed especially for younger and first-time singers. No prior musical experience is required, just a willingness to learn and sing. More experienced singers will enjoy challenging choral repertoire, musicianship classes, and ensemble singing throughout the week.
Guest clinician Mike McCarthy, former Canon for Music at Washington National Cathedral, returns for the weekend. Mike has spent his career inspiring young singers. As founding director of the London Oratory School Schola, his choir was featured on the soundtracks of films including Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and Sleepy Hollow.
Camp mornings are filled with rehearsals, music games, and musicianship activities. Afternoons feature adventures around Richmond, recreation, crafts, and time with new friends. The week concludes with a Sunday morning service at All Saints, where campers will be joined by adult members of All Saints Choir and sing much of the music learned during the week.
Whether your child already sings in a choir or is just discovering a love of music, All Saints Choir Camp is a joyful, encouraging place to grow as a musician, build confidence, and make lasting friendships.
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
Learn more and register.

2nd Annual “Grace Will Lead Us Home” African American Gospel & Spirituals Workshop
2026-08-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, Goochland, 2955 River Road West, Goochland, VA, 23063, United States
This year’s workshop will explore African American church music and its relationship to the Civil Rights Movement—past, present, and future. Returning as the featured presenter is Dr. Roy L. Belfield, Jr., Director of Choirs at Goucher College, along with an outstanding panel of clergy, educators, musicians, and community leaders.
The workshop is free and open to the public, though advance registration is requested. Register here.

Voices of Freedom Tour
2026-08-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Slash Church, 11353 Mt. Hermon Road, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
The Voices of Freedom Tour, part of the Virginia 250 programs celebrating the semiquincentennial of our country, features historic parishes in Hanover County, including some Episcopal parishes. The tour begins with the original site of the Upper Church of St. Paul’s Parish, now Slash Christian Church, and ends at The Fork Church, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year.
Other stops include Brown Grove Baptist Church, representing the Black congregations of Hanover County; Historic Polegreen Church, the center of the Dissenters movement, which laid the groundwork for the Great Awakening; the Old Chapel at Randolph-Macon College; and Scotchtown, which has a strong Quaker connection through the family of Dolley Payne Madison.
Re-enactors will be at each site talking about their roles in establishing religious freedom in the 18th century, which led to the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786 and disestablished the Church of England in Virginia.
The six-stop tour begins at Slash Church in Ashland and covers approximately 45 to 50 miles through Hanover County.
View the full tour details and printable map.

Archaeological Presentation at St. George's
2026-08-30 14:00 - 16:00 | St. George’s Episcopal, Fredericksburg, 905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Archaeological work at St. George’s was conducted by a team from Mead & Hunt.
All are welcome to attend a presentation of the recently completed archaeological study of the church property. The presentation will include an overview of the archaeological investigation, key discoveries, historical context, artifact findings, and the significance of the work for understanding Fredericksburg’s development from the colonial era to the present day.
Among the findings are the discovery of previously unknown remains of St. George’s second church, built in 1815, and new evidence documenting how the church grounds and graveyard have changed over time. Archaeologists uncovered foundation features, stone column supports, architectural materials, and other evidence that allowed researchers to reconstruct the appearance and location of the long-lost church building.
Admission is free. Learn more.

Free Concert at St. George's Featuring Peter and Will Anderson
2026-09-20 15:00 | St. George’s Episcopal, Fredericksburg, 905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
The concert features jazz musicians Peter and Will Anderson performing on clarinet and saxophone, and guitarist Adam Moezinia and will be held in the church’s nave.
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.

St. Paul's Oktoberfest
2026-09-26 12:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, King George, 5486 St. Pauls Road, King George, VA, 22485, United States
St. Paul’s Fifth Annual Oktoberfest. Free admission. Come one, come all.

Activities and games for children and adults
Live music
Christkindlmarkt featuring local crafts and artisans
German food, with the kitchen open until 7:00 p.m.
German-style local beer and wine

For more details, visit stpaulskgva.org/oktoberfest.

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland - Get Back to the Counter: A Conversation with a Freedom Rider
2026-10-10 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Mark’s Episcopal, Richmond, 520 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
St. Mark’s is proud to host Joan Trumpauer Mulholland for an afternoon of conversation and discussion about Civil Rights in America. Please join us on October 10 at 4pm for this opportunity to talk with and hear the story of a civil rights warrior.
As a young woman Joan participated in some of the most important actions of the Civil Rights movement. She was a "Freedom Rider," part of the movement across the South to promote equal rights and voting rights.
Her 1961 Jackson, Mississippi mugshot is one of the most well known photos in American history.
Arrested there for participating in a lunch counter sit-in, it was just one in over 50 sit-ins and demonstrations including the Freedom Rides, the Jackson Woolworth’s Sit-in, the March on Washington, the Meredith March and the Selma to Montgomery March in which Joan participated. Her path has crossed with some of the biggest names in the Civil Rights Movement: Martin Luther King, Jr., Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, John Lewis, Diane Nash and Julian Bond to name a few.
In 2023 Joan received an honorary doctorate from Tougaloo College. She is also the recipient of the 2020 Simeon Booker Award for Courage, the 2019 International Civil Rights Museum Trailblazer Award, the 2015 National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award, the 2013 Anti-Defamation League Annual Heroes Against Hate Award, and the 2013 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Annual Award of Honor.
She has appeared in several books including Get Back to the Counter, Coming of Age in Mississippi, Breach of Peace, We Shall Not Be Moved, and She Stood For Freedom. She has appeared on television and news programs like the CBS Nightly News and award-winning documentaries including An Ordinary Hero, PBS’s Freedom Riders, Standing on My Sister’s Shoulders and the groundbreaking film Eyes on the Prize.
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. having crossed Gamma Psi Chapter, on April 6, 1963 at the Tougaloo College.
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