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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.
Diocese of Virginia Announces Search for Canon to the Ordinary
This vital role will continue to fortify our collective commitment of supporting congregations, diocesan organizations, and parishioners in their journeys to be disciples.
The Rev. Canon d’Rue Hazel Plans Retirement
The Rev. Canon d’Rue Hazel, Canon to the Ordinary, has announced her plans to retire at the end of June 2026. Her thirty years of faithful and effective servanthood have included ministry as a Christian formation lay professional, as a deacon, and as an archdeacon.
“Weathering the Storms” Week of Service
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland invites high school students and young adults in Province III, which includes the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, to join in a week of service this summer.
News for Mission Churches
A requirement of being an Episcopal Church is to send a delegate to the Annual Convention of the Diocese of Virginia November 5-7, 2026, in Fredericksburg. Why? Because we’re “The Diocese” together, and your voice and vote count.
Rebooting Ministry in Rural Communities
Churches in rural locales are the heartbeat for their communities and need tools and resources to survive and thrive. Check out this conference designed especially for rural churches, funded by the Lilly Foundation.
Walking With the Enslaved, 2026 Pilgrimages
On behalf of St. Paul’s and St. Philip’s Episcopal Churches, we are pleased to announce our 2026 schedule for Walking with the Enslaved: A Pilgrimage Toward Truth, Reconciliation, and Hope in Richmond.
In the News
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...
Old-Growth Forest Network Welcomes Virginia Parish
Stacey Remick knew there was something special about the five-acre forest surrounding St. Peter’s in the Woods Episcopal Church in Fairfax Station, Virginia. She never dreamed that the church property would one day be inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network, the...
Parishes Say ‘Yes in God’s Back Yard’
America’s churches have what it takes to put a dent in the nation’s housing crisis. They have land and underutilized space, often located in high-density areas where affordable homes are desperately needed. Now congregations are receiving a groundswell of support to...
Boar’s Head Festival Celebrates 62 Years at St. John’s in Youngstown
Sixty-two years ago, James Hummer of Boardman was in the first local performance of the Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival and on Sunday, he and others were able to see the latest presentation of the popular holiday event. For the 62nd year, the Boar’s Head Festival...
Remembering Herndon’s History: The Closet Thrift Shop Turns 50
The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of The Closet of the Greater Herndon Area. The Closet has occupied many spaces in Herndon over the course of decades. For these many years they have served our community in a devoted manner. Read the Full Story
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....