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THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF VIRGINIA

The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF VIRGINIA

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Concerts at Christ Church: Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater; Margot Rood, Soprano, Kristen Dubenion-Smith, Mezzo Soprano & Strings

Christ Church Episcopal, Alexandria 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria, United States

Come enjoy live music in the beautiful setting of Christ Church as part of a monthly concert series featuring local artists on the second Monday of October, November, December, March, April, and May at 12:15 p.m. These 45-minute programs include solo performers and chamber musicians based in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

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Chrism Mass and Reaffirmation of Vows

Bishops and clergy will gather during Holy Week to celebrate the ancient tradition of the reaffirmation of vows. Bishop Stevenson asks all clergy to plan to attend one of the services which will be held in five locations across the Diocese.

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Spring Book Reading with Canon Hill

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Join the Native American/Indigenous Ministries this spring for an in-depth book study exploring the powerful themes in Laura Feller's book entitled "Being Indigenous in Jim Crow Virginia." We'll explore the stories of struggles, resilience, and hope among the Powhatan People in Virginia as they navigated racial hostility and fought to preserve their Native identity. Canon J. Lee Hill, Jr., will be the facilitator.

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Social Change and Black Mysticism: Prophetic Voices of Thurman & Wilson

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This short course explores the interplay of Howard Thurman and August Wilson as prophetic voices. The course will focus on four Wilson plays, accompanied by examinations of Thurman’s spiritual foundation for social change. These August Wilson plays were chosen because in each there is a transforming power of transcendent forces.

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Shrine Mont Opens

Shrine Mont Camp 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, United States

On August 6, 1925, Bishop William Cabell Brown consecrated the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration in Orkney Springs, VA as the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia and began the journey for what we now know and love as Shrine Mont.

Ordination of New Deacons

St. Mary's Episcopal, Goochland 12291 River Road, Richmond, VA, United States

God willing, The Rt. Reverend E. Mark Stevenson, Bishop of Virginia will ordain Cabell Jones, Florian Jones-Stamm, Judi Thoms and Stephanie Werner to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Goochland, Virginia. Clergy wishing 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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Spring Clergy Retreat 2025

Shrine Mont Conference and Retreat Center 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, United States

In the retreat, sociologist, best-selling author, humorist and deacon, Bertice Berry, PhD., will guide us on a journey into joy as a resource of hope for the times ahead.

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GEMN Missio Conference

The Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN)  will hold its annual Mission conference (which GEMN sponsors for the Episcopal Church) in San Pedro Sula, April 29-May 2. The theme is “Shared Mission with Jesus,” and major topics include Evangelism, Empowerment and Climate Change as well as Migration.

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Virtual Prayer Service for Global Mission

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It is often not feasible to gather together in person with our global partners but we can gather to pray for them. During this brief compline service, participants are invited to lift up their global partners during the prayers of the people. This service will be led The Rev. Deacon Nancy Searby and Diane Wright, diocesan advocates for global mission.

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Racial Justice and Healing Book Study: The Wounds Are the Witness

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Join the Ministry for Racial Justice & Healing this spring for a book study on The Wounds Are the Witness by Yolanda Pierce. Pierce, Dean of the Divinity School at Vanderbilt, examines the intersection of race, religion, and healing through a womanist lens, focusing on the physical and emotional wounds carried by Black bodies.

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Staying in Conversation: Stewarding Community in Contentious Times

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In today's increasingly polarized world, church leaders often find themselves at the crossroads of social, political, and cultural divides. This workshop is designed to equip church leaders with practical tools and strategies to foster open, respectful conversations within their faith communities.

Concerts at Christ Church: Classical Guitar Works Featuring Music by Debussy, Poulenc, & Villa-Lobos; Maya Lončar, Classical Guitar

Christ Church Episcopal, Alexandria 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria, United States

Come enjoy live music in the beautiful setting of Christ Church as part of a monthly concert series featuring local artists on the second Monday of October, November, December, March, April, and May at 12:15 p.m. These 45-minute programs include solo performers and chamber musicians based in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.