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Stories from the Diocese
Every Parish Has a Future: Naming the Five Seasons of Vitality
The Diocese of Virginia is introducing five ways of describing church vitality, offering a pastoral framework to help congregations name where they have been, where they are, and where they are going.
“Really Connected”: Middle Schoolers Build Faith, Bonds, and Community
A recent youth summit at Shrine Mont helped middle school students across the Diocese of Virginia build friendships, deepen faith, and imagine future leadership.
Belonging Across Generations: Reflections from the Pathways Cohort
What would it take for congregations to become places where all ages truly belong? This question shaped a recent gathering of the Pathways to Prayer and Practice cohort.
News Releases
Alexandria Priest Chosen for “Innovating Beloved Communities” Cohort
The Rev. Colleen Schiefelbein, Priest-in-Charge at St. Martin de Porres in Alexandria, has been selected for the inaugural “Innovating Beloved Communities” Cohort at Episcopal Divinity School.
Youth Delegates at Annual Convention
Planners for the 232nd Annual Convention of the Diocese of Virginia (November 5-7, 2026, at the Fredericksburg Convention Center in Fredericksburg, VA) have set an ambitious goal of getting a youth delegate (not over 21 years old) from each of the 16 regions of the diocese.
Shrine Mont Camps Approaching Soon!
The summer is just around the corner which means that summer camps at Shrine Mont are, too! Parents and families, please register your children now if you haven’t already.
Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Clergy Support Faith in Housing Bill
More than 145 faith leaders across Virginia are urging Governor Spanberger to sign the Faith in Housing Bill, which would allow congregations to build affordable housing on their property.
Upcoming Events
Walking With the Enslaved Pilgrimage
On behalf of the worshiping communities of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, you are invited to register for Walking with the Enslaved: A Pilgrimage toward Truth, Reconciliation, and Hope in Richmond.
