The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

PYE26 Registration Closes
2026-03-03 | VA
Due to unforeseen housing changes the deadline for PYE Registration is now March 3. After March 3 we will no longer be able to make changes to your group’s registration numbers.
Group Registration: To register your youth for the event, please send Patricia Cope-Levy the information found in this Wufoo form.
About PYE
March 20-22 at the Claggett Center
Adamstown, MD
Youth from around Province III are invited to join together for a weekend filled with exciting activities, new friends, and retreat favorites. This event is for 6-12 grade students. Parents and adult leaders are also welcomed.
New Friends: Our leadership team is preparing to lead small group activities that build confidence, encourage friendships, and promote a deeper understanding of God’s hope & love.
Exploring a Theme: The entire weekend is designed to explore the topic chosen by our Youth Leadership Team Faith on the Road and to help all participants feel welcomed and included. Our Big Sessions will have ice breakers, guest speakers, youth testimonies, and a live worship band.
Retreat Favorites: Enjoy Claggett’s many hiking trails, camp activities and accommodations. Plus favorites like the bonfire and s’mores, glow games, live music, and late night cabin time. We hope you’ll join us this Spring!
Register Your Group Today!

Sacred Ground New Facilitators Support Webinar
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online
New Sacred Ground facilitators are invited and encouraged to join a small-group webinar to learn techniques and practices to help make your first group as successful as possible. Choose from two time slots, or indicate your interest in a future session.
Register Online

Chrism Mass and Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows
2026-03-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Multiple Venues
Bishops and clergy will gather during Holy Week to celebrate the ancient tradition of the reaffirmation of vows. Bishop Stevenson invites all clergy to plan to attend, registering for one of the services held in five locations across the Diocese (listed below).
March 31, 10:00am

Clergy are invited to vest. The color of the day is red.

Lunch will be provided. Please stay after the service for this time of fellowship with your colleagues in Christ.

Oil of Chrism, as well as Oil for the Anointing of the Sick, will be blessed and available for clergy to take back to their respective parishes.

St. John’s, West Point
916 Main Street
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-4594
The Rev. Theresa Brion, Rector
St. Philip’s, Richmond
2900 Hanes Ave. Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-1266
The Rev. Marlene E. Forrest, Rector
Grace the Plains
6507 Main Street
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-5177
The Rev. Santiago Rodriguez, Priest-in-Charge
Trinity, Charlottesville
1118 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-3157
The Rev. Cass Bailey, Rector
La Iglesia de Santa Maria, Falls Church
7000 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533–9220
The Rev. Roberto Orihuela, Rector
