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Register for Shrine Mont Camps Summer Programs
The summer season at Shrine Mont Camps (SMCs) is fast approaching. Register now to experience a welcoming and inclusive summer camp where faith, friendship, and fun come together.
Assisting Congregations With Stewardship – We Walk By Faith
The new diocesan annual giving curriculum is ready for you! This year’s theme is based on 2 Corinthians 5:7 “for we walk by faith, not by sight” and continues our intentional focus on missional storytelling.
Diocesan Discernment Retreat at Roslyn Retreat Center, July 25-27, 2025
If you are sensing the nudge of the Holy Spirit in your life inviting you to consider how your gifts and skills might serve the church and the world in new and deeper ways, you may be interested in participating in one of our Diocese of Virginia Discernment Retreats which are held three times each year.
A Statement on the Decision to Withdraw from the US Refugee Resettlement Program
I am proud of the work that EMM and the Episcopal Church have done with the ministry of refugee resettlement, and I pray that a time will come when we can reenter this work. I also call on everyone to pray for those who are truly persecuted—for their very lives are on the line.
Formation Database in the Works
Canon Heidi Kim is creating a database with contact information of lay and clergy leaders of formation ministries in the diocese. Please complete the Google Form and forward it to others in your parish who are leading formation ministries.
The Rev. Canon Ricardo Sheppard Called as Canon for Discipleship
The Rev. Ricardo Sheppard has been called to serve the Diocese of Virginia as Canon for Discipleship. He will begin his new call on June 1, 2025.
Love One Another: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Fellowship Day
For the first time, the Diocese of Virginia will host two fellowship days for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to come together for a fun-filled day of formation and fellowship centered on the theme of Communion! The idea for the fellowship days came from Lauren Breeden, Director of Children and Family Ministries at The Falls Church Episcopal.
Architectural Resources Team Announced
Bishop E. Mark Stevenson has announced the formation of an Architectural Resources Team (ART) to support parishes and other diocesan-related entities in the Diocese of Virginia.
Welcoming Children to Worship: Tyler Henderson Leads Diocesan Initiative
No matter how young, children are expected to become more involved in worship services across the Diocese of Virginia. Could this make a difference to a kindergartner, or the congregation? Tyler Henderson, the point person for this new initiative, will give you a...
Corbin Trust Scholarship Open to Applications
Here is the text: Applications are open for the Corbin Trust Scholarship for Episcopalians in the Diocese of Virginia pursuing higher education. The application is open to any student pursuing higher education; one does not need to be seeking Holy Orders.
In the News
Prayer Vigil Offers Sanctuary from Election Day Noise
With Election Day traffic bustling along Royal Avenue, Calvary Episcopal Church offered a sanctuary from the stress of the day with a prayer vigil. Read the Full Story
Lilly Grants Will Support Children’s Formation
Seven entities of the Episcopal Church have recently received a multimillion-dollar infusion of funding to help them better engage their youngest members in worship. Read the Full Story
Gleaners Make Sure Excess Food from Harrisonburg Farmers Market Doesn’t Go to Waste
Every week, Vicki Gaines and Tara Eckenroad go through the farmers market on Saturdays just as it shuts down at 4 p.m. They collect bags of produce that didn't sell and then donate it on behalf of the Society of St. Andrew, a Methodist organization. The food goes to...
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