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Bishop Gulick Ordains Three New Deacons at St. Andrew’s, Burke
On July 13, Bishop Ted Gulick, Retired Bishop in Residence, ordained three new deacons at St. Andrew’s, Burke. God willing, these deacons will be ordained as priests on January 18, 2025.
A Statement on the Shooting in Pennsylvania
My dear siblings in Christ: Tonight, I ask you to join me in prayer. I pray for former President Donald Trump, that he may recover fully from the senseless violence of today. I pray for those who died, and for those who mourn. I give thanks for the first responders...
James Williams Completes Ministry as Camp Director August 30, 2024
James Williams, Director of Shrine Mont Camp, has submitted his resignation to take effect at the conclusion of this summer 2024 camping season to embark on the next chapter of his career.
The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham Called as Minister for Congregational Vitality
She will begin this new role on August 1, 2024. The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham’s vocational journey began with a dream of supporting multiple congregations in their growth and vitality.
Bishop Harris Receives the Bishop Barbara C. Harris Prophetic Witness Award
On June 19, 2024 at The Union of Black Episcopalians Annual Conference, The Rt. Rev. Gayle E. Harris received the Bishop Barbara C. Harris Prophetic Witness Award for courageously proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and boldly championing the least, the lost, and the left out.
The Complicated History of The Diocesan Office Building
My dear siblings in Christ in the Diocese of Virginia – I am standing outside the building that houses the offices of our diocesan staff. It is a grand structure that dates to the 19th century and is built on the ancestral and territorial homeland of various and...
Clergy Conduct and Ministry for Racial Justice
Update on Original May 8, 2024 News Release Notice of Appeal of Order in Title IV Proceeding May 28, 2024 UPDATE... On May 25, 2024, the Rev’d Dr. B. Cayce Ramey notified the Rt. Rev’d E. Mark Stevenson, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, and the Church...
Heidi J. Kim Appointed Interim Canon for Discipleship
Bishop Stevenson has appointed Heidi J. Kim as the Interim Canon for Discipleship for the Diocese of Virginia effective Monday, June 3, 2024.
Wildfire Relief Grant Awarded from Episcopal Relief & Development
In March, over one hundred wildfires broke out in Shenandoah County, Page County, Shenandoah National Park and Valley, and Fort Valley as a result of downed power lines. The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia has received a grant for wildfire relief efforts from...
An Update from the Creation Care Committee – Earth Day 2024
A New Resource from the Environmental Parish Ministry Conference. The Creation Care Committee, led by Kristine Montamat and supported by more than a dozen community volunteers, co-hosted an Environmental Parish Ministry Conference at Virginia Theological Seminary on February 17.
In the News
Deacon Theresa Lewallen Speaks at Poor People’s Campaign
Thousands of clergy, union members and activists rallied on behalf of the poor near the U.S. Capitol on Saturday (June 29), with faith leaders calling for lawmakers to embrace a slate of policies and for low-wealth Americans to make their voices heard in November as...
The Juneteenth History Lesson These Richmond Churches Taught
Several Richmond churches came together to host a community-wide Juneteenth celebration, celebrating the day Union soldiers made it to Galveston, Texas, announcing the end of the Civil War and declaring all enslaved people in the Confederate States were legally free....
Latino Episcopalians in the Spotlight with Gutiérrez Presiding Bishop Nomination
Episcopal Bishop Daniel G.P. Gutiérrez, of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, is one of five nominees to succeed Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. The election, which is scheduled for June 26 during the General Convention, will see the House of Bishops choose a new presiding...
Divine Intervention: Faith Communities Seek Ways to Create Affordable Housing
A lot of factors contribute to the cost of housing, but chief among them is that there just isn’t enough housing to go around. Demand is greater than supply, and it’s draining Virginians’ bank accounts. Faith organizations are trying to enter the market, offering to...
Christ Church, Charlottesville, Offers Free Weekly Lunches to the Community
Christ Church has been serving the downtown Charlottesville area for over 30 years through the Christ Church Community Lunch. Church volunteers prepare and serve a nourishing meal every Tuesday to all who walk through their doors. More than just a meal, this ministry...
Vienna Church: Solar Initiative Will aid Carbon-Neutral Efforts
Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, the leaders of Church of the Holy Comforter (Episcopal) in Vienna are advancing with plans to build a solar array on the site’s lower parking lot. Read the Full Story