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SUMMARY:Sacred Ground New Facilitators Support Webinar
DESCRIPTION:New Sacred Ground facilitators are invited and encouraged to join a small-group webinar to learn techniques and practices to help make your first group as successful as possible. Choose from two time slots\, or indicate your interest in a future session. \nRegister Online
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/sacred-ground-new-facilitators-support-webinar/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Racial Healing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201149
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SUMMARY:Faith in Action: Witness for Haiti
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Prayer Service for Haiti at Virginia Theological Seminary on February 28 at 11:00. Please join us to pray for God’s guidance as the country faces intractable challenges. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Joseph Constant\, founder of Haiti Micah Project. The sermon\, Faith in Action: Witness for Haiti will be given by the Rev. Canon Chuck Robertson\, Senior Advisor to the Presiding Bishop and envoy to Haiti. A Haitian type lunch will be provided. At 1:00 Erlantz Hyppolite\, Executive Director\, Fonkoze/USA will speak about his organization that provides financial and other services to empower Haitians – primarily women – to lift their families out of poverty. \nPlease contact Karen Wires to make a RSVP by February 7. \nWe thank Virginia Theological Seminary who has generously supported this event by providing the venue and lunch.
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/faith-action-haiti/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201149
CREATED:20260218T173914Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Ground New Facilitators Support Webinar
DESCRIPTION:New Sacred Ground facilitators are invited and encouraged to join a small-group webinar to learn techniques and practices to help make your first group as successful as possible. Choose from two time slots\, or indicate your interest in a future session. \nRegister Online
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/sacred-ground-new-facilitators-support-webinar/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Racial Healing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201149
CREATED:20251204T044824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T044828Z
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SUMMARY:Deep Dive: Countering Christian Nationalism for Formation Leaders
DESCRIPTION:A two part Zoom series hosted by Province 3: time for learning on the topic of understanding and countering Christian Nationalism. \nJanuary 28\, 7:00 – 8:00 pm\, will feature Pamela Cooper-White\, author of The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People are Drawn in and How to Talk across the Divide. \nFebruary 11\, 7:00 – 8:00 pm\, will feature Rev. Jenny Williams\, American Civil Liberties Union and West Virginia Faith Organizer committed to queer justice and anti-racism work.
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/deep-dive-countering-christian-nationalism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T200000
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CREATED:20251007T180040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T180040Z
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SUMMARY:Diocesan Prayer Service for Global Mission
DESCRIPTION:This short service (approximately 30 minutes) provides a contemplative space to remember and pray for our global mission partners and the world. Please join us in praying for our global community. \nJoin the Prayer Service
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/prayer-global-mission/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Missions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000
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SUMMARY:Youth in Global Mission
DESCRIPTION:The participation of youth in world mission will be the focus of the November 13 Mission Thursday sponsored by the Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN). The event will feature several youth from the Diocese of Maine who have been involved in companionships with people in other parts of the world and who attended the GEMN Missio Conference 2025 in Honduras. Since the youth are in high school during the day\, this Mission Thursday will be held at 7pm Eastern. Simultaneous English-Spanish translation will be provided. \nRegister Online
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/youth-in-global-mission/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Missions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T150000
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CREATED:20250812T165040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T165200Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship of Historic Churches: A Trustees of the Funds Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Trustees of the Funds (ToTF) is partnering with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and Preservation Virginia to offer a comprehensive webinar designed to help parishes with historic buildings understand issues\, tap into available resources and consider ways to fund important projects. \nSponsors: \n\nTrustees of the Funds of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia\nVirginia Department of Historic Resources\nPreservation Virginia\n\nTopics Include: \n\nHistoric Designation – What does it mean & why does it matter\nChallenges commonly faced by historic churches\nParish organization/resources\nWhere to start? (contractors/consultants/tradespeople)\nFinancial resources to consider – grants/loans/fundraising/tax credits\nEpiscopal Diocese of Virginia resources\n\nRegister by sending the following information to tfoster@trusteesofthefunds.org: \n\nYour name\nYour church or organization’s name\nYour email address
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/totf-historic-churches/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Creators Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join formation leaders from across the Church for this three-day online gathering\, designed for anyone who creates or adapts resources for faith formation. Hosted by Lifelong Learning at VTS\, each afternoon (2–5 p.m. ET) will focus on Pedagogy\, Theology\, or Imagination through plenaries\, workshops\, and reflective practice. Leave inspired\, connected\, and equipped with fresh ideas for your local setting. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/faith-formation-creators-collective/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Discipleship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000
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SUMMARY:Staying in Conversation: Stewarding Community in Contentious Times
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \nIn 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. Participants will learn to create intentional spaces for dialogue\, navigate difficult topics with grace\, and promote a culture of understanding and empathy. The workshop will also explore how the church can be a sanctuary for deep listening\, encouraging participants to recommit to their call as people of faith to be in community. Additionally\, the workshop will emphasize the importance of personal reflection and provide techniques to integrate healthy discourse practices into everyday conversations. \nKey Takeaways: \n-Learn effective communication techniques to facilitate open and respectful conversations.\n-Develop strategies to manage and bridge social\, political\, and cultural divides.\n-Gain insights into creating a supportive environment for difficult discussions\n-Reflect on personal communication styles and practices to enhance dialogue.\n-Understand how the church can serve as a space for deep listening and community building.\n-Apply newly acquired skills to real-life scenarios within your faith community. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \n-Clergy and lay leaders seeking to foster unity in their communities.\n-Faith formation leaders and educators navigating divisive issues.\n-Anyone committed to promoting empathy\, understanding\, and reconciliation within the church. \nRegister Online
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/staying-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T203000
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SUMMARY:Social Change and Black Mysticism: Prophetic Voices of Thurman & Wilson
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \nThis 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. \nHoward Thurman (1899-1981) was an author\, philosopher\, theologian and teacher who examined the spiritual dimensions of social change. His teachings helped to empower the great civil rights activists of the 20th century. Thurman never marched in demonstrations\, nor did he speak at rallies\, yet his articulated wisdom and intellectual heft gave spiritual strength to great leaders\, each of whom cite the impact of his prophetic voice. Ever the shaman\, his intellectual protégées included: Martin Luther King\, James Farmer\, Bayard Rustin\, Vernon Jordan\, Pauli Murray\, Samuel DeWitt Procter\, James Cone\, Angela Davis\, James Baldwin\, and countless others. \nSince the 1984 performances of his play\, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom stunned Broadway audiences\, August Wilson became the most important American playwright of the preceding 50 years\, and then beyond. Although his celebrated life as a man of letters was brief (he died in 2005 at the age of 60)\, his decade-by-decade ten play cycle of 20th century Black America eclipsed the careers of other giants of the American theater\, including: Edward Albee\, Tennessee Williams\, Arthur Miller and Eugene O’Neill. Wilson never limited the spiritual lives of his characters to traditional Christianity. In fact\, he questioned how the enslaved could conceivably worship the same God as the enslaver. Thus\, he reached back and called upon the ancient African myths\, legends and traditions as his characters take their journey to liberation. This spiritual world he made transcended the here\, the now\, the merely pedestrian and mined the world of dreams\, visions\, and the joy of hope. \nCourse Outline: \nApril 4\, 2024 – Gem of the Ocean (the 1900’s)\nMay 1\, 2024 – Joe Turner’s Come and Gone (the 1910’s)\nMay 8\, 2024 – The Piano Lesson (the 1930’s)\nMay 15\, 2024 – King Hedley (the 1980’s) \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nThis program is ideal for clergy\, lay leaders\, seminarians\, educators\, and anyone passionate about the intersection of spirituality\, social justice\, and the arts. Whether you are exploring Howard Thurman’s spiritual foundation for social change\, delving into August Wilson’s transformative storytelling\, or seeking inspiration from prophetic voices\, this course offers profound insights. Perfect for those engaged in church leadership\, theological study\, cultural scholarship\, or community activism\, it fosters meaningful dialogue on the transcendent forces that shape liberation and hope. \nRegister Online
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/social-change-black-mysticism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T153000
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SUMMARY:Five Talents USA and Five Talents UK Update Call
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/five-talents-update-call-apr-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Missions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T153000
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SUMMARY:Office of Global & Ecumenical Partnerships April Networking Call
DESCRIPTION:Office of Global & Ecumenical Partnershipswill 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.
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/missions-apr-2025-call/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Missions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T163000
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CREATED:20250206T185812Z
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SUMMARY:Leading with Purpose: Navigating Church and Nonprofit Management
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \nIn 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. You’ll get an inside look at how “the sausage is made\,” both in terms of structure and detail\, as well as an opportunity for discerning your call for Not-for-Profit management. It is inspiring work\, but NFP management isn’t for the faint of heart! \nCOURSE OUTLINE: \nSession I: What are our Professional and Community Contexts\, and the Contexts of our Program Participants? We’ll share why we’re here\, and why we’re interested in NFP/church management\, and what YOU want to cover in this course\, time-permitting! We’ll share our individual contexts as leaders\, the NFPs we have experienced and know\, and the community “participants” (clients) served and the populations represented. Finally\, we’ll look at what a faith-based NFP looks like and what the differences are from a “secular” NFP and\, culturally speaking\, how a faith-based NFP differs from a church. \nSession II: Presenting TWO NFP Models: What does NFP Management look like in terms of structure\, staffing\, geography\, and the role of volunteers? We’ll discuss what church management look like\, what the differences are with NFP’s\, both faith-based and secular. We’ll discuss various NFP types\, missions\, staffing\, and staffing configurations. We’ll also examine the challenges of hiring in NFPs particularly the challenge of matching position descriptions with skill sets\, defining what you need\, but looking for what you want. \nSession III: Management Roles and Responsibilities in an NFP. We’ll look at how roles and responsibilities differ in the two models\, in this case a faith-based model and a secular model. We’ll also talk about the oversight bodies and how they function or are supposed to function – not just the Board\, but the Management Team\, Committee Chairs and\, in one model\, a Partner Council – and how that is integrated structurally with a Board. Finally\, we’ll discuss the budget process\, including what a budget really is\, and how it’s understood by different management players in an NFP\, e.g.\, Finance v. Development. \nSession IV: Organizational Oversight & Strategic Visioning/Planning in an NFP. We’ll draw distinctions between the visioning\, the planning\, and the implementation of the Plan. We’ll also go into some detail discussing process\, players\, roles\, and the nature of the Plan’s content\, e.g.\, how detailed or general should it be? We’ll even discuss the debate about whether making a Strategic Plan even makes sense! This is the debate about annual strategic goals vs. a longer plan\, which came back to life in the Pandemic. Finally\, we’ll try to wrap it up\, discussing the view from the top (e.g. CEO and COO). \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \n-Clergy and Lay Leaders seeking to enhance their understanding of nonprofit and church management and refine their leadership and organizational skills.\n-Faith-Based Nonprofit Professionals navigating the complexities of mission-driven work.\nIndividuals Considering a Career Change into nonprofit management or exploring a vocational calling.\n-Anyone Interested in Strategic Leadership within the context of nonprofits and faith communities. \nRegister Online
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/leading-with-purpose-nonprofit-mgt/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201149
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SUMMARY:Writing as Spiritual Practice: A Lenten Invitation
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM \nExperience 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. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nAnyone seeking to deepen their spiritual practice through writing\, engage in prayerful reflection\, and open themselves to God’s presence during the Lenten season. This program is ideal for those looking for a creative and introspective way to enrich their spiritual journey. \nRegister Online
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/writing-spiritual-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201149
CREATED:20241216T180811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T180811Z
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Land of the Holy One: A Conversation with Archbishop Hosam Naoum and Dean Richard Sewell
DESCRIPTION:The North American Committee for St. George’s College Jerusalem is pleased to partner with the Episcopal Parish Network in presenting a live webinar\, “Voices from the Land of the Holy One.” \nJoin 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. \nPanelists include: \n• The Most Rev. Hosam Naoum – Archbishop\, Diocese of Jerusalem\n• The Very Rev. Canon Richard Sewell – Dean\, St. George’s College Jerusalem\n• The Rev. Barkley Thompson – President\, North American Committee for St. George’s College Jerusalem; Little Rock\, Arkansas\n• The Rev. Della Wager Wells – Corporate Secretary\, North American Committee for St. George’s College Jerusalem; Newport\, Rhode Island
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/voices-from-the-land-of-the-holy-one/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Church Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201149
CREATED:20241008T140609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T143016Z
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SUMMARY:Creation Care Webinar with Bishop Stevenson: Reflections on Hurricane Katrina
DESCRIPTION:Our new era of “extreme weather” promises storms that can smash infrastructure\, wash away communities and lives\, leave millions without power and the basic necessities of life. We are now also beginning to understand the lingering impact of “invisible” trauma on survivors\, and the societal challenge of “climate refugees” within our own borders. \nWhat tools exist for faith leaders\, both ordained and lay\, to prepare spiritually and to sustain their congregations in this new era? What does spiritual resilience look like for catastrophic weather events and their long aftermath? \nBishop Stevenson took up his post as Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Louisiana shortly before Hurricane Katrina struck in late August\, 2005.  Hurricane Katrina caused the deaths of at least 1\,833 people while hundreds of thousands were displaced. A conservative estimate of damage was $100 billion. \nThe 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. \nDecember 12\, at 4 PM.  There will be time for Q & A. \nRegister Here
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/creation-care-webinar-with-bishop-stevenson/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Creation Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201149
CREATED:20241010T033533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T033533Z
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SUMMARY:Election Night Virtual Prayers
DESCRIPTION: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. Bishop Sean Rowe\, who will become presiding bishop on Nov. 1\, will offer an opening reflection and prayer. Episcopalians from around the church will hold silence and lead participants in prayers together for peace\, the nation\, and all people and countries. \nJoin the event via Zoom\, or watch a livestream on The Episcopal Public Policy Network’s Facebook page. (Note: If you would like simultaneous Spanish interpretation\, please register for Zoom.) \nJoin on Zoom \nJoin on Facebook \nIn addition\, explore these election engagement resources online from the Office of Government Relations: \n\n“Vote Faithfully” toolkit: Instructions and resources for local “get out the vote” strategies\nChurch bulletin inserts and graphics\nEpiscopal Election Activators: Volunteer program to promote nonpartisan election engagement\n“Episco-pols” podcast\nResources on addressing political violence\nCivil discourse training\n“Misinformation\, Disinformation\, Fake News: Why Do We Care?”\n\nElection Night Resources
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/election-night-virtual-prayers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241106
DTSTAMP:20260419T201149
CREATED:20241007T163503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T203737Z
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SUMMARY:A Week of Prayer for the 2024 Election
DESCRIPTION: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. Individuals and congregations can sign up to participate in this vigil by praying individually or in community. We invite you to sign up for a 30 minute time period to be in prayer. You may select as many time slots as you wish. Please invite friends\, family\, and others to join in this time of prayer as well. Congregations may wish to include prayers for the election in their Prayers of the People for Sunday\, November 3\, 2024. \nRegister for 30 Minute Prayer Times \nElection Night Prayer Booklet
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/a-week-of-prayer-for-the-2024-election/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201149
CREATED:20240923T152702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T022110Z
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SUMMARY:GEMN Mission Formation Program
DESCRIPTION:The Global Episcopal Mission Network\, an independent organization promoting global mission in the Episcopal Church\, is offering a Mission Formation Program  Wednesday-Friday\, Oct. 16-18\, 2024\, from 12 noon to 3pm EDT online each day.  People across the church interested to grow more deeply into their world mission ministry are invited and encouraged to enroll. \nParticipants explore biblical foundations of mission\, mission history and theology\, mission discernment and standards\, partnership and companionship in mission\, legacies of colonialism\, congregational and diocesan support groups\, mission team and project development\, leadership styles and group process. \nIn addition to program attendance\, participants complete reading\, carry out a project during the year between Part 1 and Part 2\, and prepare mission reports. Upon completing the program\, participants receive certification as Global Mission Agents. \nFor more information\, please contact gemn@gemn.org. \nRegister and Learn More
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/gemn-mission-formation-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201149
CREATED:20240528T142352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T142352Z
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SUMMARY:General Convention Briefing & Question & Answer Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nConnect Via Zoom
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/general-convention-q-a/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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SUMMARY:Thomas Merton: Finding the Gate to Paradise Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Merton was a mystic giant. He wrote 50 books and 2\,000 poems in 27 years. The first printing of his autobiography\, The Seven Story Mountain\, in 1948 was planned for 7\,500 copies. It sold over 600\,000. By 1984\, more than 3\,000\,000 additional copies had sold. \nMerton invites God seekers to go deeper and wider as we discover the difference between our “True Self” and our “False Self.” As we let go of defining our self by power\, prestige\, and possessions and discover that we are more than what we do\, what people say about us\, and what we own\, we are then able to remember that we are made in God’s image–and with us God is well pleased. \nAs we discover the holy in us\, we become equipped to be a vehicle of the Good News by what we do\, by what we say\, and mostly by who we are. Merton wrote\, “At the center of our being is a point of nothingness which is untouched by sin and by illusions\, a point of truth\, a point or spark which belongs to God.” Therefore\, “to be a saint is to be myself.” \nAs we go deeper in our faith and remember who we are in God’s eyes\, we are able to discover that we can connect with the core of other religions. In his final talk before his death\, Merton said\, “This new language of prayer has to come out of something which transcends all our traditions and comes out of the immediacy of love.” Merton himself had one of his deepest mystical experiences gazing at the rock statue of the Buddha in Polonnaruwa\, Sri Lanka. \nThis half-day retreat will include a presentation\, time for silent meditation\, and a plenary. Our focus will be Merton’s invitation to live a cruciform life: one that is vertically connected to God and horizontally connected to our fellow souls and to “this fragile earth our island home.” \nThis event is hosted by Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington. Bishop Porter Taylor will lead this half-day retreat. Bishop Taylor is the retired bishop of Western North Carolina and recently served two years as assisting bishop in the Diocese of Virginia.
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/thomas-merton-paradise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Global Episcopal Mission Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Joining God’s Mission in Tension Times” will be the theme of this year’s Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) Conference. GEMN is an independent mission network dedicated to promoting mission work throughout the Episcopal Church. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/global-episcopal-mission-network-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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