"The Story" the Musical
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
RSVP Online

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.

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)
