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Shrine Mont Camps Seeks Chaplains for 2026
Each summer, Shrine Mont Camps seeks chaplains (ordained or lay) to be fully immersed in the life of an individual camp session (15 total). The Camp Chaplain is an integral part of the camp's ministry and includes accommodations for the chaplain's family, meals, and a stipend.
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St. Peter’s Arlington Launches Saturday Worship Service
In addition to Sunday worship, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington now offers a service of Holy Eucharist with music Saturdays at 5pm. All are welcome at St. Peter’s, located at 4250 North Glebe Road, Arlington.
Refreshed Truth and Reparations Task Force Announced
The Rt. Rev'd E. Mark Stevenson and the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia are pleased to announce the appointment of the refreshed Truth and Reparations Task Force.
Diocesan Discernment Retreat October 24-27
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 the next Diocese of Virginia Discernment Retreat, which will be held October 24-27 at Roslyn Retreat Center.
St. Paul’s Ivy to Offer Biweekly Choral Evensong Services
This fall, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Ivy is expanding its music ministry with biweekly choral evensongs. The services will be led by the newly formed Schola Cantorum, an octet of professional singers, with the Parish Choir singing on fifth Sundays.
Creation Care Fall Book Group
The Creation Care Committee, with co-leadership of Creation Justice Ministries, invites you to a fall book journey using theologian Sallie McFague’s “The Body of God.” McFague asks us to reconsider the traditional metaphors we use to understand God’s greatness.
Virginia Grows with The College for Congregational Development
Church leaders may feel like successful ministry depends on magic or the charismatic priest. Not so! The College for Congregational Development offers tools and resources for helping lay leaders and clergy grow churches to be more effective, faithful, and joyful.
VEREP Receives Two New Grants
Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP) has received two new grants from Virginia Housing. The state agency has awarded $82,000 for a feasibility study for Iglesia de Santa Maria in Falls Church.
Registration for Shrine Mont Camps Reconciliation Process: Healing Phase
The reconciliation process for Shrine Mont Camps continues with the healing phase. Sessions are scheduled to begin September 6.
In the News
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