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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.
154 Bishops of The Episcopal Church Release Joint Statement on Immigration Crisis
Bishops of The Episcopal Church have issued a letter addressing the recent immigration crisis in Minnesota and across the nation. The letter, signed by 154 bishops—including Bishops Stevenson, Bishop Harris, and Bishop Bourlakas—calls for accountability, restraint, and protection of human dignity.
Certificates of Election for delegates to the 2026 Annual Convention DUE April 15, 2026
The due date for submitting the Certificate of Election of Youth Delegate and Alternate as well as the Collegiate Delegate and Alternate Form is May 1, 2026.
Standing in Solidarity with Our Siblings in Minnesota
As a Diocese we are committed to racial justice and the dignity of every human being. We refuse to let the light of our hope be shadowed by despair. We follow a Savior who was himself a migrant and who commands us to care for the “least of these.”
In the News
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