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  • Ordination of a Deacon (Vocational)

    St. David's Episcopal, Ashburn 43600 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn, VA, United States

    God willing, the Rt. Rev. E. Mark Stevenson will ordain Maureen Carey to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, November 15 2026 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Ashburn VA.

  • Ordination to the Priesthood

    Christ Church Episcopal, Glen Allen 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA, United States

    By the grace of God and the people consenting The Right Reverend James Russell Kendrick Bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast will ordain Jonathan Drew Downey to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ’s one holy catholic and apostolic church.

  • The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of the New Rector

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    St. James's Episcopal, Richmond 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    By the Grace of God and Consent of the People, St. James's Episcopal Church invites you to share in a Holy Beginning as we celebrate the Renewal of Our Shared Ministry and welcome The Rev. Beth Franklin as our 15th Rector.

  • Ordination of Priests

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    St. Mark's Episcopal, Richmond 520 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

    God willing, the Rt. Rev'd Gayle Elizabeth Harris, Assistant Bishop of Virginia, will ordain Jackson Davey, Bart Natoli and Ted Renaud to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, February 7th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia.

  • Ordination of Deacons (Transitional)

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    St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA, United States

    God willing, The Rt. Rev'd Gayle Elizabeth Harris, Assistant Bishop of Virginia will ordain John Hager, Joshua House, Emily Rutledge and Paige Trivett to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, McLean, Virginia.

  • Chrism Mass and Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows

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    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.

  • Celebration of New Ministry: The Rev. Suzanne Findlen Hood

    Trinity Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg 825 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Join the people of Trinity in Fredericksburg for a Celebration of New Ministry for their new rector, the Rev. Suzanne Findlen Hood. The Very Rev. Joe Hensley will preside. The Rev. Kurt Unangst, Rector for St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Cypress, Texas, will preach. All are invited to attend, and a reception will follow the service.