In today's increasingly polarized world, church leaders often find themselves at the crossroads of social, political, and cultural divides. This workshop is designed to equip church leaders with practical tools and strategies to foster open, respectful conversations within their faith communities.
This short course explores the interplay of Howard Thurman and August Wilson as prophetic voices. The course will focus on four Wilson plays, accompanied by examinations of Thurman’s spiritual foundation for social change. These August Wilson plays were chosen because in each there is a transforming power of transcendent forces.
Office of Global & Ecumenical Partnerships will hold its April networking call at 2pm on Wednesday, April 9. Join in to hear updates about staff realignments within The Episcopal Church and their impact on global mission. For registration information, email globalpartnerships@episcopalchurch.org.
Office of Global & Ecumenical Partnerships will hold its April networking call at 2pm on Wednesday, April 9. Join in to hear updates about staff realignments within The Episcopal Church and their impact on global mission. For registration information, email globalpartnerships@episcopalchurch.org.
In this 4-session, you’ll learn what it means to manage in a Not-For-Profit (NFP) organization. Whether you’re wondering about making a career change to do such meaningful work, how it differs from church management and leadership, or wanting to be a better church manager (e.g., parish administrator or clergy leader) or lay leader (e.g., senior warden), this training is a great opportunity to enhance your skills.
Experience a Lenten practice of “contemplative writing”—writing for no audience except you and God. Through weekly prompts, workshops, and invitations to write both in and outside of class, you will be invited to explore how words can become a pathway into prayer, making you more open and available to God’s love and work in your life.
Join us for this "on the ground" conversation as we prepare to make the transition from Advent preparation to celebration of the incarnation. Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Diocese of Jerusalem, and Dean Richard Sewell, Dean of St. George's College Jerusalem, will speak of their first hand experiences of the current situation in Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank.
The Spiritual Resilience Working Group of the diocesan Creation Care Committee invites you to a webinar via Zoom with Bishop Stevenson, where he will share his insights from this experience.
Everyone is invited to join Election Night Virtual Prayers hosted by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations from 8 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5. Episcopalians from around the church will hold silence and lead participants in prayers together for peace, the nation, and all people and countries.
The Community of Deacons in the Diocese of Virginia invites its congregations and members to A Week of Prayer for the 2024 Election Season, from October 30, 2024 to November 5, 2024.
The Global Episcopal Mission Network is offering is Mission Formation Program online this fall. The Mission Formation Program is intended to equip mission activists to participate knowledgeably and effectively in God’s mission globally.
The Virginia Deputation to General Convention will make brief presentations about the upcoming General Convention (June 22-28) and then take questions from people in our Diocese.
