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Need to Know
- 2011 marks the beginning of a new structure for the committees and commissions of the Diocese. The committees of the Diocese are now organized under five ministry umbrella groups to promote networking and communication among different interest groups. Learn more about the reorganization, get some answers to frequently asked questions and consider nominating an individual for a role on one of the diocesan committees and commissions using the new online nomination form.
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Diocesan Events
- Save the date for the Bishop's Spring Conference at Shrine Mont, May 2-4, and the Bishop's Fall Clergy Retreat at Shrine Mont, October 17-19. More details to come.
- The Rt. Rev. G. Porter Taylor, bishop of Western North Carolina, will ordain Sara Caroline Ardrey-Graves to the sacred order of priests at Emmanuel, Harrisonburg on January 8 at 5 p.m. The Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer, bishop of West Virginia, will ordain Amy Porterfield Turner and Brian William Turner to the sacred order of priests at Trinity, Fredericksburg on January 8 at 11 a.m.
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Church Calendar
1/6: Prayer Service for the Sudan Referendum, Christ Church, Glen Allen
1/6: Epiphany Feast of Lights Service, St. Mary's, Arlington
1/6: Monthly Integrity/Charlottesville, St. Paul's Memorial, Charlottesville
1/8: Interfaith Prayer Service for the Sudan Referendum, Christ Church, Alexandria
1/9: Epiphany Lessons & Carols, St. Andrew's, Richmond
1/12: Interfaith Service to Serve, Lutheran Church of the Reformatino, D.C.
1/15: Choral Concert by Chantry-Masterpieces for the Magi, St. Luke's, Wellington, Alexandria
1/16: Martin Luther King Jr. Evensong, St. James's, Richmond
1/16: Let Freedom Ring, St. John's, Richmond
1/21-1/22: Contemplative Retreat, St. James's, Richmond
1/29: Centennial Speaker Series with the Very Rev. Martin Smith, St. Stephen's, Richmond
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Other Events & Resources
- The newly released Congregational Resource Guide is a project of the Alban Institute, funded by the Lilly Endowment as a free gift to America's congregations. The CRG Web site offers a free newsletter and resources on pastoral care, education, worship, leadership, management, outreach and evangelism.
- The January 12 meeting of the Fairfax County Faith Communities in Action will feature a discussion on Youth Survey findings: Risk & Protective Factors, with additional speakers on a summer meal program for youth and mini-grants for faith communities. Register online.
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Important Council Announcements
The Diocese is pleased to announce that Dr. Bonnie Anderson, president of the Episcopal Church House of Deputies, will visit this year's Annual Council on the afternoon of Friday, January 21. We are honored to have her with us at Annual Council and look forward to her joining us in a celebration of our fellowship and time together on the Friday evening of Council, as well! The Hyatt Regency Reston has agreed to extend our hotel reservation deadline to Monday, January 10. Book your accommodations today! Today, Wednesday, January 5, is the deadline to pre- register for Council and to make submissions to the Council office. Nomination forms are also available online. A downloadable and print-ready packet of necessary Council materials will be available online tomorrow. The Pre-Council Open Hearing will take place this Saturday, January 8 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen's, Richmond to discuss resolutions and canonical amendments. If you cannot attend the open hearing in person, please send your comments to resolutions@thediocese.net or canons@thediocese.net.
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ICRIBINKI
I Can't Remember It Because I Never Knew It
Tax-free distributions from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) to charities have been extended for two years. In 2010 and 2011, individuals, age 70 ½ and older may distribute up to $100,000 from their IRAs directly to a qualified charity without tax consequences. In addition, an individual making the charitable distribution in January 2011 may elect to treat the distribution as being made in 2010. Please contact Frances Caldwell if you plan to make a gift from your IRA to the Diocese of Virginia.
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