The John Shelby Spong Lenten Speaker Series & Lenten Lunches
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 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-03-04 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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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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Front Porch Forum Dinners
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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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.
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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

Prayer Vigil for City, Commonwealth, and Country
2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal, Richmond, 815 E Grace St., Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Please join us in a show of sacred solidarity during this time of trial and turmoil in our city, commonwealth, and country. In this brief, simple outdoor service of prayer and praise, we witness to the suffering of the most vulnerable and powerless among us and lift up our lament, fear, and hope to God’s redemptive and healing power.
Contact Rev. Gwynn Crichton for more information.

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

A Concert Celebration Featuring Pianist Brian Ganz
2026-05-03 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Alexandria, 8009 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA, 22308
In celebration of St. Luke’s new Bösendorfer 225 piano, Concerts at St. Luke’s welcomes internationally acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz to the stage for a concert celebration, featuring an evening of piano masterpieces by Chopin and Beethoven. Brian Ganz is widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation. A top prizewinner of the Marguerite Long Jacques Thibaud International Piano Competition and laureate of the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Piano Competition, Mr. Ganz has appeared as soloist with orchestras throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

Admission is free, though donations are encouraged and greatly appreciated. A few seating areas will be reserved, but this concert is open to the public.

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.

Lost and Found: A Day of Reflection, Hope and Healing
2026-05-30 09:00 - 14:30 | St. Paul’s Episcopal, Richmond, 815 E Grace St., Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Lost and Found: A Day of Reflection, Hope and Healing will be held Saturday, May 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Norwood Room at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Richmond.
The past several years have changed us. Participants will spend time reflecting on grief and loss so they can move on to discover what has been gained during the last few years. What gifts have you discovered? How might you become more resilient in the face of the challenges ahead?
Join facilitator David Hoover for this workshop, which will guide participants through a variety of spiritual practices and safe small group discussions to explore the toll and the treasure of these turbulent years.
David Hoover is a nationally known retreat and workshop facilitator. His expertise is in creating safe spaces to talk about important topics. David is a therapist in private practice in Richmond, Virginia. He has a Master of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and a Master of Social Work from the University of Louisville. He has provided spiritual direction to individuals for more than fifteen years, having trained at Washington National Cathedral and Richmond Hill’s RUAH Spiritual Direction Program.
Registration: To register, text, call, or email David Hoover at 301-580-2953 or davidwhoover56@gmail.com. Payment of $45 may be made on Venmo at david-hoover-30 or by check on the day of the workshop.

22nd Jazz Mass
2026-05-31 09:45 - 11:15 | St. James’s Episcopal, Richmond, 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
The first Jazz Mass was in 2004—all are invited to the 22nd celebration at the 10:00 service on Sunday, May 31st at St. James’s Episcopal Church. The combined choirs and musicians will present music composed and arranged by Dr. Mark Whitmire. Jazz Mass CDs will also be available for sale in the narthex!

Classical FX Vocal Ensemble Concert
2026-05-31 16:00 - 17:30 | St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, VA, 22042, United States
Classical FX Vocal Ensemble consists of professional singers; Denise Gulley, soprano; Terri Malone, mezzo-soprano; Peter Burroughs, tenor; Joe Minor, bass-baritone; and Kevin Biggins, pianist. Opera, musical theatre, jazz, popular tunes, they entertain us all!
Their program for this concert is titled ‘American Celebratory Feast’. Their selections will include Italian Opera arias, American Opera arias, Spirituals, Musicals, and songs to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Please join us!
Classical FX Vocal Ensemble
Admission: Free (donation of or more to partially defray costs is appreciated)
Wine & cheese reception follows the concert.
Odeon Chamber Music Series
For questions/comments, please email at marikohiller@gmail.com.
Submitted by: Mariko Hiller (marikohiller@gmail.com, 7032007489)

30th Annual Spring Concert
2026-06-07 16:00 - 18:00 | St. James’s Episcopal, Richmond, 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Presented in honor and memory of beloved chorister Jeanne Lapierre, our combined choirs and an orchestra will gather for this 30th celebration! Music presented includes the creation cantata Benedicite by Andrew Carter and Mass of the Children by John Rutter.
Join us on Sunday, June 7, at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. The special spring tradition will celebrate all of creation—from the sun and moon, grannies and grandads, to butterflies and moths.
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Juneteenth Joint Service and Community Celebration
2026-06-19 08:30 - 14:15 | 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.

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.
