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Alexandria Priest Chosen for “Innovating Beloved Communities” Cohort
The Rev. Colleen Schiefelbein, Priest-in-Charge at St. Martin de Porres in Alexandria, has been selected for the inaugural "Innovating Beloved Communities" Cohort at Episcopal Divinity School.
Youth Delegates at Annual Convention
Planners for the 232nd Annual Convention of the Diocese of Virginia (November 5-7, 2026, at the Fredericksburg Convention Center in Fredericksburg, VA) have set an ambitious goal of getting a youth delegate (not over 21 years old) from each of the 16 regions of the diocese.
Shrine Mont Camps Approaching Soon!
The summer is just around the corner which means that summer camps at Shrine Mont are, too! Parents and families, please register your children now if you haven't already.
Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Clergy Support Faith in Housing Bill
More than 145 faith leaders across Virginia are urging Governor Spanberger to sign the Faith in Housing Bill, which would allow congregations to build affordable housing on their property.
Announcing the Nature Nook at Shrine Mont
The Nature Nook, located in the lobby of the Virginia House at Shrine Mont, is a library of field guides, worship, and creation care resources.
Applications Are Open for the 2026 Certificate in Lifelong Christian Formation
Applications are now open for the 2026 Certificate in Lifelong Christian Formation, a collaborative program of Forma and Virginia Theological Seminary.
St. Andrew’s Mt. Jackson Celebrates Eagle Scout
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Jackson is pleased to share exciting news from its congregation and the wider Shenandoah Valley community.
Quillyn S. has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
St. Paul’s Memorial Church Seeking Episcopal Students for UVA Scholarships
St. Paul’s Memorial Church is home to The University Fellowship (TUF), the official Episcopal campus ministry for undergraduates at the University of Virginia.
Lament: A Truth and Reparations Reflection
There is so much beautiful work happening in our Diocese to fulfill our baptismal commitment to remake the world into the Beloved Community.
Earth Month Book Journey
St. Peter's in the Woods Creation Care ministry is hosting a book journey focusing on Leah Rampy Earth and Soul.
In the News
Virginia’s Hidden Cathedral, Shrine Mont, Marks 100 Years
"Shrine Mont has evolved far beyond those first few cottages of summering Episcopalians into a sprawling retreat that is open to all. Though the scale has changed—Shrine Mont now attracts more than 15,000 guests each year—the mission remains largely the same: an...
Lenten Friday Bible Study at St. Paul’s Church Highlights the Power of Women’s Voices in the Bible
During the season of Lent, St. Paul’s Memorial Church is giving students and the greater Charlottesville community the space to engage in reflection and conversation about some of life’s biggest questions. Every weekday at 8 a.m., St. Paul’s — located at 1701...
St. Thomas Episcopal in McLean Rallies Behind Two Iranian Immigrants
Two Iranian-born asylum-seekers who have been active for the past three years at an Episcopal church in suburban Washington, D.C., are fighting for their freedom after being detained by federal immigration agents and threatened with deportation. Their congregation,...
Claude Moore Provides Boost to Free Loudoun STEAM Camp
The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation on Tuesday ramped up its support for a nine-week STEAM summer camp offered offer free of charge through St. Gabriel’s Church’s Educando con Amor—Educating with Love program. Read the Full Story
An Albemarle Politician, a Fredericksburg Priest and a Barrier-Breaking Marriage
Albemarle County Supervisor Mike Pruitt and his husband, the Rev. Will Dickinson, are defying the separation of church and state. Read the Full Story
Reynolds Hutchins: Rector Will Peyton’s Easter Sermon Challenges the Power of Empire
The rector could have no idea on Easter Sunday that two days after delivering his sermon that list of examples would grow longer, nor that the most recent addition would hit so close to home. Last Tuesday, three plainclothes federal agents... detained two men and...
Two New Programs Expand Faith-Science Engagement
Virginia Seminary’s project is a curriculum called Being With Science, which will help congregations explore scientific issues behind contemporary ethical questions. The Rev. Dr. Sarah Colvin, a priest and pathologist, is designing the program, which is supported by a...
Christchurch School in Middlesex County Added to Register of Historic Places
Occupying roughly 79 acres of rural landscape on the south bank of the Rappahannock River in central Middlesex County, Christchurch School includes the collection of buildings, structures, and designed landscapes that have comprised the school campus from...
Episcopal Church Awards 2025 Young Adult and Campus Ministry Grants
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church has awarded 19 grants, totaling $135,000, to young adult and campus ministries.... one grant recipient, The Pace Center at VCU, is a ministry partner of the diocese.
IRS-Certified Students Offer Tax Assistance at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
The University of Richmond is offering free tax preparation services for the 14th consecutive year, as part of the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg’s Tax Assistance Program. Located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Downtown Richmond, the university’s tax...