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Shrine Mont Camps Sunday and Additional Updates
The camping ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia has been gathering young people for camp at Shrine Mont for over sixty years. Shrine Mont Camps is the overarching name for a collection of individual camp programs, each one distinguished by unique names, focus activities, and different age groups.
The Rt. Rev. Mark A. Bourlakas Called as New Assistant Bishop
This full-time position, approved at the 228th Annual Convention of our diocese, marks a significant milestone as Bishop Bourlakas becomes the twelfth Assistant Bishop in our history.
Diocese of Virginia Announces Search for Canon for Discipleship
This vital role will continue to fortify our collective commitment of supporting congregations, diocesan organizations, and parishioners in their journeys to be disciples.
Announcement Regarding Pathways to Prayer and Practice Grant Director
The Right Reverend E. Mark Stevenson has called Mr. Tyler Henderson to serve as the Pathways to Prayer and Practice Grant Director, managing the five-year ministry project to create and evaluate innovative approaches to incorporating children into worship in meaningful and authentic ways. Tyler will begin his ministry on February 24, 2025.
Creation Care Updates
Love God, Love God’s World is a nine-session, film-based curriculum designed for Episcopalians at any stage of engagement with creation care and environmental ministry – from those taking their first steps to experienced leaders seeking a transformative small-group experience.
Deepening the Commitment: A New Chapter for the Ministry for Racial Justice and Healing
The Ministry for Racial Justice and Healing convened a dynamic gathering of new and returning members on February 3, 2025, at Grace Church, Casanova, marking a significant stride in its ongoing pursuit of racial justice and healing.
A Statement on the Bishop of Liverpool
Earlier today, it was reported that the Right Reverend John Perumbalath resigned his position as Bishop of Liverpool (England). The Diocese of Virginia, along with the Diocese of Kumasi (Ghana), is blessed to be in a ministry partnership with the Diocese of Liverpool, and as such we readily add our prayers to those being offered by our friends and colleagues as we lift up all involved to the grace, peace, and mercy of the One who loves us all.
Diocesan Youth Retreats Return in 2025
In collaboration with children’s, family, and youth ministers across the diocese, two diocesan youth retreats have been scheduled for 2025. Both retreats will take place at Shrine Mont.
World Mission Sunday and More Ways to Get Involved
Are you or someone from your congregation interested in being part of the conversations on world mission in the Diocese of Virginia? Please email Diane Wright, diocesan Global Mission Advocate, to be added to the email list. Are you or members of your parish...
Interim Announcement for Shrine Mont Camps
Our camps are too precious to rush this process or subject a new director to impossible expectations. By pausing the search for a couple of months, we have the opportunity to re-examine the position description and explore alternate staffing models.
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