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Holy Comforter Vienna Honored as a Sustainability Champion
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna was named a Sustainability Champion of 2025 by the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS).
New Virginia Housing Grant for VEREP
Trinity Church, Arlington will benefit from a $70,944 grant from Virginia Housing through VEREP (Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners). The congregation has been engaged in a discernment process about the future use of their church property.
Rebuilding Together – Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church Awarded $15,000 Grant
At an award dinner May 29, Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church celebrated the career of Patti D. Klein, the Executive Director of Rebuilding Together-Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church (RT-AFF).
Mr. Greg Randall Called as Director of Shrine Mont Camps
Greg Randall has been called to serve as the Director of Shrine Mont Camps, beginning his ministry on July 1, 2025. This summer, he will collaborate closely with interim director Mary Beth Abplanalp and Canon for Discipleship Ricardo Sheppard.
Shrine Mont Camps “Any Camper, Any Staff” Campaign
All are invited to write a letter as part of Shrine Mont Camps (SMCs) “Any Camper, Any Staffer” campaign. Camp leaders hope to strengthen connections among the expansive SMCs community and the current campers and staff.
Key Administrative Staff Changes in Diocese Keep Mission Moving
When Anita Lisk began working for the Diocese of Virginia in 2019, a message in Scrabble tiles caught her eye: “I dreamed I was tap dancing in roller skates.” “I often felt like that my first few months and years in the job!” she said, recalling the whirlwind...
New Assistant Bishop and Canon for Discipleship Start June 1
New Assistant Bishop Mark A. Bourlakas and Canon for Discipleship Ricardo Sheppard begin June 2, exponentially increasing the Diocese of Virginia’s capacity to love Jesus, embody justice, and be disciples.
Register for Shrine Mont Camps Summer Programs
The summer season at Shrine Mont Camps (SMCs) is fast approaching. Register now to experience a welcoming and inclusive summer camp where faith, friendship, and fun come together.
Assisting Congregations With Stewardship – We Walk By Faith
The new diocesan annual giving curriculum is ready for you! This year’s theme is based on 2 Corinthians 5:7 “for we walk by faith, not by sight” and continues our intentional focus on missional storytelling.
Diocesan Discernment Retreat at Roslyn Retreat Center, July 25-27, 2025
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 one of our Diocese of Virginia Discernment Retreats which are held three times each year.
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