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Applications Open for 2026-2027 Episcopal Service Year for Young Adults
As The Episcopal Church continues to expand its mission service opportunities for young leaders, applications are open for those ages 21-35 interested in a transformative outreach experience during 2026-2027.
Survey on Migration and Sustainable Development Goals
Episcopal Church leaders and partners working alongside Episcopal ministries are invited to participate in a survey—called for by two resolutions of the 81st General Convention—designed to gather information about how the church serves immigrants and how it has responded to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Overwhelming Response to Pathways to Prayer and Practice Application
Clergy and lay leaders alike are eager to deepen children’s experience of worship, try new approaches, and grow together in how we help young people fall in love with Jesus.
Food Lions Feeds Charitable Foundation Grant
Emmanuel’s Table, a ministry of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, has received $3,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger.
A New Diocesan Map Is Now Available!
To make sure our diocesan map is accurate and reflects changes in regions, the Communications Team and diocesan staff worked to create an update. The new map is now posted on the Regions, Deans, and Presidents page. A paper copy will be mailed to each church, along with Bishop Bourlakas’ portrait for posting at your churches.
Bishop’s Appeal Campaign Launches
Each year, the Diocese is honored to offer parishes the opportunity to apply for Bishop’s Appeal grants. Like a mustard seed, these grants are small, $2,000 at most, but they are a catalyst for incredible growth.
Pathways to Prayer and Practice Launches at Diocesan Convention
The launch of Pathways at Convention was a reminder of how deeply people in this diocese care about children and their formation. Thank you to everyone who visited the booth, played the games, shared stories, asked questions, and encouraged the vision of this initiative.
Leesburg Priest Named 2025 Changemaker of the Year
The Very Rev. Daniel Vélez-Rivera, Vicar of St. Gabriel’s Church in Leesburg, was recently named the Community Foundation’s 2025 Changemaker of the Year.
St. Peter’s Port Royal Helps with Hurricane Relief for Jamaica
For the past six years, St. Peter’s in Port Royal has been in a mission relationship with Victoria Primary School near Linstead, Jamaica; now, after Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, St. Peter’s is gathering financial and food donations.
Bishops Share an Update on Virginia Episcopal Investment Funds
Watch Bishops Stevenson and Harris share an update on Virginia Episcopal Investment Funds (VEIF), formerly known as the Trustees of the Funds. VEIF emphasizes responsible investment, ensuring funds are managed with social responsibility and Christian purpose.
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