The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

Ordination of a Deacon (Vocational)
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | St. David’s Episcopal, Ashburn, 43600 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States
God willing, the Rt. Rev. E. Mark Stevenson will ordain Maureen Carey to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, November 15 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Ashburn, VA. Clergy who wish to vest and process should plan to arrive by 9:30a.m; the color of the day is red. The Bishop and Standing Committee request the honor of your prayer and presence.

Ordination to the Priesthood
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Christ Church Episcopal, Glen Allen, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23059, 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 on Wednesday, the nineteenth of November in the year of Our Lord two thousand and twenty-five at six o’clock in the evening at Christ Church Episcopal 5000 Pouncey Tract Road Glen Allen, Virginia,
Your prayers and presence are requested.
The ordination service will be livestreamed.
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The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of the New Rector
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | St. James’s Episcopal, Richmond, 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, 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. The Rev. Will Stanley, Dean of Central Richmond Region, will preside. The Rev. Maryetta Anschutz will preach. Reception to follow in Valentine Hall. Clergy are encouraged to wear white stoles.

Ordination of Priests
2026-02-07 10:30 - 12:30 | St. Mark’s Episcopal, Richmond, 520 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, 23220, 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, 520 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia. The Bishop and the Standing Committee request your prayers and presence. Remote participation and livestream are available via St. Mark’s Worship Zoom.
Clergy who wish to vest and process should arrive by 9:30 a.m.; cassock and surplice preferred; the color of the day is Red.
If you were unable to attend the event, you can watch a recording of the service using the password: [REDACTED]

Ordination of Deacons (Transitional)
2026-03-07 10:30 - 12:30 | St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA, 22101, 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. Livestream will be available on the parish website and YouTube.
Clergy who wish to vest and process should arrive by 9:30 a.m.; cassock and surplice preferred; the color of the day is Red.
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