by Communications Team | May 11, 2026 | Pathways, Stories from the Diocese
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, as leaders from across the Diocese of Virginia met with Canon Wendy Claire Barrie to reflect on...
by Communications Team | May 11, 2026 | In the News
Virginia Theological Seminary graduated Elwood Jones, the first member of its descendant community to receive a degree from VTS, at its 203rd Commencement. Jones received a Master of Arts degree, marking a milestone in the seminary’s Reparations Program. Read...
by Communications Team | May 8, 2026 | News Releases
The Rev. Dr. Christopher Corbin, in partnership with Forward Movement, is conducting a denomination-wide study on “bright spots” — communities where meaningful growth, vitality, and engagement are taking place. The study explores patterns of sustained in-person...
by Communications Team | May 8, 2026 | Stories from the Diocese
Burnout, disorientation, confusion — the disciples discussed feelings like this en route to Emmaus after Jesus’ death. The recent Spring Clergy Retreat did too, with a shared focus on Sabbath rest, fellowship, and reconnecting with the fire of resurrection joy. More...
by Communications Team | Apr 30, 2026 | News Releases
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. Led by the Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers ’04, this...
by Communications Team | Apr 27, 2026 | Pathways, Stories from the Diocese
What would change if we stopped asking how to include children in worship and started asking what gifts they already bring? In a recent Pathways to Prayer and Practice workshop, the Rev. Katie Gooch invited participants to shift their perspective from focusing on what...
by Communications Team | Apr 25, 2026 | In the News
“Shrine Mont has evolved far beyond those first few cottages of summering Episcopalians into a sprawling retreat that is open to all. Though the scale has changed—Shrine Mont now attracts more than 15,000 guests each year—the mission remains largely the same: an...
by Communications Team | Apr 22, 2026 | News Releases
Help us to make this our best year yet for youth delegate participation in our 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...
by Communications Team | Apr 20, 2026 | News Releases
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. Camp is a unique opportunity for children and youth to not only have fun, but also to move...
by Communications Team | Apr 15, 2026 | In the News
During the season of Lent, St. Paul’s Memorial Church is giving students and the greater Charlottesville community the space to engage in reflection and conversation about some of life’s biggest questions. Every weekday at 8 a.m., St. Paul’s — located at 1701...
