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Need to Know
- All participants in the diocesan health insurance plan should expect to see information about our transition to the Episcopal Church Medical Trust's denominational health plan arriving in the mail before late October.
- The Diocese of Virginia has converted to the new clergy/lay professional database as of October 12, 2010. Please access your portfolio at otmporfolio.org and update your information. Information on your CDO profile that was current as of August 6, 2010 was converted to the OTM Portfolio.
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Diocesan Events
- Vestry Education Day will take place on Saturday, November 6 at Pohick, Lorton and will offer plenty of practical workshops in addition to discussions on the spiritual role of the vestry. With keynote speaker the Rev. Fletcher Lowe. Registration is now open.
- The next Listening Session on faithful sexuality and the blessing of same-gender unions will take place tonight, October 13, at St. Paul's, Ivy at 7 p.m. No pre-registration required. All are welcome.
- The Diocese will host the first New Clergy Orientation session on Tuesday, November 2.
- Registration is still open for next week's Episcopal Church Women Meeting at St. George's, Fredericksburg with keynote speaker the Rt. Rev. Ted Gulick, who will become assistant bishop of Virginia in January 2011.
- All are welcome at the Native American Ministry Day at the Rappahannock Tribal Center on November 6.
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10/13: Hymn Sing, All Saints', Richmond
10/14: Labyrinth Workshop, Trinity, Manassas
10/14: Labyrinth Open House, St. George's, Arlington
10/14: Integrity/Charlottesville Meeting, St. Paul's Memorial, Charlottesville
10/15: Eyes on Richmond, May-Lilly Lee, St. Paul's, Richmond
10/16: Market Day, All Saints', Richmond
10/16: Centennial Series, Martin Laird, St. Stephen's, Richmond
10/16: Aldie Harvest & Our Redeemer Family Festivals
10/16: Oystoberfest, St. Thomas', Richmond
10/17: Being the Body of Christ, Right Here, Right Now, St. George's, Arlington
10/17: Blessing of the Animals, St. Paul's, Hanover
10/17: Choral Evensong, All Saints', Richmond
10/19: College Admissions Seminar, Christ Church, Alexandria
10/21: Labyrinth Workshop, Trinity, Manassas
10/22: Gala Art Auction, St. Clement, Alexandria
10/22: Eyes on Richmond Forum with S. Buford Scott, St. Paul's, Richmond
10/23: Patrick Henry Reenactment, Fork Church, Doswell
10/23: Fall Bazaar, Our Saviour, Montpelier
10/28: Labyrinth Workshop, Trinity, Manassas
10/29: Eyes on Richmond Forum with T.K. Somanath, St. Paul's, Richmond
10/30: Annual Lobster Feast, St. Christopher's, Springfield
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ICRIBINKI
I Can't Remember It Because I Never Knew It:
Interesting Facts About Diocesan Life
Looking for wise investment strategy? The Trustees of the Funds (TOTF), continues to outperform the best known market standards. As of June 30, 2010, given the economy of 2008 and 2009, TOTF has returned an annualized gain of +4.6% versus +0.5% for a portfolio of S&P 500 (stocks) and Barclay's Aggregate (bonds). That is over a 4% gain for investing diocesan churches and organizations on an annual basis and, most importantly, that is money that goes back into mission and ministry in the Diocese of Virginia. The oldest fund managed by TOTF dates back to October 31, 1754.
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Prayer for Sudan
On January 9, 2011, the Southern Sudanese participate in a referendum to determine if they will split from the North and become an independent country. The Rt. Rev. Daniel Deng Bul, archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan, is a member of a delegation of religious leaders traveling in the United States this week as part of an informational and political visit to present the plight of the Sudanese to the world. There are several ways to learn more. *The presiding bishop has called for a season of prayer for Sudan*Learn about one Virginia Episcopalian's new missionary role in Sudan in the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star. *Read about the archbishop's recent visit to Trinity, Wall Street to preach. * St. Paul's, Alexandria will host the archbishop on Sunday, October 17. The archbishop will preach at the 11 a.m. service and will host a discussion, "Sudan at the Crossroads: Referendum and After," at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. *You can participate in an interfaith Christian, Jewish and Muslim service with the Sudanese bishops and religious leaders, sponsored by the Interfaith Sudan Working Group, on Wednesday, October 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Adas Israel Congregation (2850 Quebec Street, Washington D.C.). Questions? Please contact Richard Parkins, director of the American Friends of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (202-244-3798). |
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