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Vitality: On the Road with Jesus
The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham, Minister for Congregational Vitality And we’re off! Every church and mission, whether small or large, is important. The goal of the new Minister for Congregational Vitality is to grow churches in strength, vitality, and joy-filled...
Shrine Mont Camps Report & Introducing the Search Team
Dear Siblings in Christ in the Diocese of Virginia – The 2024 camping season for Shrine Mont Camps has come to a close after a wonderful summer of fellowship on the mountain. It wouldn’t have been possible without all our terrific summer camp staff who gave their...
Education for Ministry Groups Convene This Fall
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a formation program based on study and practice in theological reflection which invites the people of God to discern and act in faith through small group reflection.
An Update and Invitation from the Standing Committee
Dear Diocesan Family, It has been some time since we communicated with you outside of reporting at Annual Convention. With that important event approaching, we thought it wise to give you an update on our work. Perhaps it may inspire some of you to discern whether...
Wildfire Relief Grant Awarded from Episcopal Relief & Development
In May, the Diocese of Virginia received a wildfire relief grant from Episcopal Relief & Development after over one hundred wildfires broke out in Shenandoah County, Page County, Shenandoah National Park and Valley, and Fort Valley earlier this year. “With...
The Ordination of Mary Cushing to the Diaconate
The Rev. Mary Cushing was ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate by The Rt. Rev. Gayle E Harris on August 10th at St. Thomas McLean, her sponsoring parish.
John Keith Appointed Vice Chancellor
The Rt. Rev’d E. Mark Stevenson has appointed John Keith as Vice Chancellor of the Diocese of Virginia. John will serve at the direction of diocesan Chancellor JP Causey, assisting him in the performance of the Chancellor’s duties.
Caffeinated Church Partnership Offers Communications Resources to Churches
The Diocese of Virginia has partnered with Caffeinated Church to offer discounted memberships to its churches.
An Update on Global Mission
Join the conversation on rebuilding/developing partnerships across the Anglican Communion by emailing Diane Wright, diocesan global mission advocate. The catechism of the Episcopal Church teaches that the mission of the church is to restore all people to unity...
Celebrating 50 years of The Ordination of Women to the Priesthood: A History of Ordination in The Diocese of Virginia
As we celebrate 50 years of Women's Ordination to the Priesthood, we thank God for the leadership of women in The Episcopal Church! Follow along through the remainder of 2024 as we profile women clergy of The Diocese of Virginia. The journey of women into...
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