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.
World Mission Sunday | March 2, 2025
On the last Sunday of Epiphany each year, The Episcopal Church recognizes World Mission Sunday. This is a perfect time to pray individually or as a congregation for world mission and lift up international partners. Click here for global mission prayer resources and a Liturgy for World Mission Sunday.
Open Conversation on Global Mission | Monday, March 10
How can global mission strengthen us spiritually and enrich congregational vitality? The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham, diocesan Minister for Congregational Vitality, will share how her experiences as a missionary in South Sudan enriched her spiritual journey and inform her work today in congregational vitality. Join us to explore how we, as individuals and congregations, can meet more of God as we encounter new people in new places, allowing us to share more and ultimately love more.
To register to receive the Zoom link, please click here or email Diane Wright.
Epiphany Bible Study: The Global Face of Jesus
This Epiphany season, The Episcopal Church joins partners from across the Anglican Communion to produce a Bible Study series and bulletin inserts for church use. These resources will help readers reflect on the global face of Jesus through weekly reflections written by our siblings in Christ from around the world. This seasonal resource will culminate on World Mission Sunday, with a published sermon by Bishop Anthony Poggo, Secretary General of The Anglican Communion. Learn more.
Young Adult Service Corps
The Young Adult Service Corps is a ministry for Episcopalians ages 21-35 who are interested in exploring their faith in new ways by living and serving in communities around the worldwide Anglican Communion. Applicants must have a high degree of maturity and possess a faith commitment, the willingness to be a humble guest, and the ability to be an authentic companion. The application deadline for the Young Adult Service Corps is January 31.
Virtual Prayer Service on Global Mission | Monday, April 7
Please join us at our next virtual prayer service for global mission on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 7:30 pm. This short service provides a contemplative space to remember and pray for each of our global mission partners. Click here to join the Zoom service.
Haiti Partnerships
If your congregation/institution has a current partnership with a parish or school in Haiti, please complete this survey put together by The Office of Global Partnerships. The Presiding Bishop’s Office would like to know which parishes in The Episcopal Church are involved in Haiti, whether they are currently providing financial support, and how funds are transferred to Haitian partners. Please contact Diane Wright with any questions.
GEMN Missio Conference | April 29-May 2 | San Pedro Sula, Honduras
The Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) will hold its annual Mission conference (which GEMN sponsors for the Episcopal Church) in San Pedro Sula, April 29-May 2. The theme is “Shared Mission with Jesus,” and major topics include Evangelism, Empowerment and Climate Change as well as Migration. Speakers from the region. of Honduras and from elsewhere will participate. GEMN is an independent non-profit promoting global mission in The Episcopal Church. Click here to register or go to the GEMN webpage (www.gemn.org) for more information.