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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.
A Pastoral Letter from Our Bishops in Response to the Violence in the Middle East
The world awoke on Saturday to the violence of war – to attack, and retaliation, and blame, and counteraccusation. Questions were quickly asked, and assertions just as quickly made. And through it all, lives are ended, or changed forever.
Episcopal Church Foundation Offers New Lay Leader Development Track
Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) is introducing a Pilot Lay Leader Development Track to support emerging lay leaders pursuing formal training, licensure, or formation.
The Word in Their Own Tongue: St. Paul’s and the Dinka Bible Translation
On Sunday, February 15, the South Sudanese Community at St. Paul’s, Alexandria, received its first copy of the newly translated and printed Dinka Cam Bible, the first time that both the Old and New Testaments are available in that language.
Shrine Mont Camps Registration and Hiring for Summer 2026
Shrine Mont Camps registration is in full swing and families can continue to register their children for camp. No physicals are required to register; only the most recent immunization record will be uploaded.
College for Congregational Development Registration Now Open
Registration is open for The College for Congregational Development to build skills for effective, skillful, and joyful ministry. Programs are available across the nation.
Book Study and Discussion on Global Mission – Going Global with God
Looking for a space to go deeper in conversation regarding global mission? Join us for a book study and conversation on Going Global with God: Reconciling Mission in a World of Difference by Titus Presler.
Grants Are Available to Congregations for Habitat Restoration Projects
The Creation Care Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia is pleased to announce its 2026 Grants Program, which is open to all congregations in the Diocese.
In the News
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....
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...