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Bishop Stevenson Ordains Three New Priests
On September 28, Bishop E. Mark Stevenson ordained Jon Scarffe and Redmond Self to the Sacred Order of Priests at St. Anne’s, Reston. Two days later, Bishop Stevenson traveled to St. Joseph’s in Durham, North Carolina, to ordain Lachlan Hassman to the...
Clergy: Share Watch Party Details for the Investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe
Churches throughout The Episcopal Church are preparing to host watch parties for the Investiture of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe on November 2.
Diocese of Virginia Receives Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia has received a $1,248,768 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Pathways to Prayer and Practice Initiative.
Connecting in Ministry 2024: A Clergy Formation Program
In the ever-evolving landscape of spiritual leadership, ongoing formation is crucial for those newly ordained or transitioning into new roles. To address this need, the diocesan Transitions and Vocations team developed, Connecting in Ministry.
An Update on Shrine Mont Camps
Dates for Summer 2025 programs at Shrine Mont Camps will be announced on October 1, 2024. Please visit www.shrinemontcamps.org for that information. Camper registration will open later this winter.
Virginia Diocesan Homes Becomes Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners
This summer, the organization previously known as Virginia Diocesan Homes changed its name to Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP) to better reflect the mission and work the organization is doing today. Virginia Diocesan Homes was established six decades...
Vitality: On the Road with Jesus
The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham, Minister for Congregational Vitality And we’re off! Every church and mission, whether small or large, is important. The goal of the new Minister for Congregational Vitality is to grow churches in strength, vitality, and joy-filled...
Shrine Mont Camps Report & Introducing the Search Team
Dear Siblings in Christ in the Diocese of Virginia – The 2024 camping season for Shrine Mont Camps has come to a close after a wonderful summer of fellowship on the mountain. It wouldn’t have been possible without all our terrific summer camp staff who gave their...
Education for Ministry Groups Convene This Fall
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a formation program based on study and practice in theological reflection which invites the people of God to discern and act in faith through small group reflection.
An Update and Invitation from the Standing Committee
Dear Diocesan Family, It has been some time since we communicated with you outside of reporting at Annual Convention. With that important event approaching, we thought it wise to give you an update on our work. Perhaps it may inspire some of you to discern whether...
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