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Diocesan Events
Marcus J. Borg, canon theologian at Trinity Cathedral, Portland, Ore. and biblical and Jesus scholar, will join members of the Diocese March 13-14 at St. George's, Fredericksburg for a series of events. The bishop and clergy of St. George's will host a special event for clergy of the Diocese, and several other events are open to the public.
-Sunday, March 13, 10 a.m. "What's Christianity All About?" Free and open to the public.
-Sunday, March 13, 7 p.m. "An Emerging Form of Christianity Today." $9 in advance, $10 at door, attend both evening sessions for $18 in advance, $20 at door. Register online.
-March 14, 9 a.m. "What is the Gospel?" An event sponsored by Bishop Johnston and the clergy of St. George's to discuss the heart and core of the Christian message. RSVP to Nancy Schwartz (540-373-4133).
-March 14, 7 p.m. "Telling the Story of Jesus Today." $9 in advance, $10 at door, attend both evening sessions for $18 in advance, $20 at door. Register online.
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Jesus on Trial in Virginia
The Church of the Holy Comforter, Richmond is sponsoring a series of public Lenten events challenging the moral core of the death penalty. Concluding with seasoned ligators actually trying Jesus under Virginia capital sentencing rules, these events will comprehensively address faith issues and the death penalty in a unique and compelling way. Guest Speakers: Mark W. Osler and Jeanne Bishop Saturday, March 5, 7:30-9:00 p.m.: Jesus on Trial in Virginia: Two Perspectives Sunday, March 6 10:00 a.m.: Transfiguration at the Mountaintop and the Kitchen Table Saturday, April 16 7:30-9:00 p.m. Jesus on Trial in Virginia: Sentencing Christ to Death Sunday, April 17 after the 10:00 am service: Osler and Bishop will conclude with an Adult Education Forum. Please click here for more information
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Church Calendar
For a listing of Lenten programming, please click here.
3/5: Evensong with the Ecco Choir, St. James the Less, Ashland
3/5: Jesus on Trial in Virginia: Two Perspectives, Holy Comforter, Richmond
3/5: Conflict Resolution, Transformation & Peacebuilding, St. John's, Centreville
3/6: Transfiguration at the Mountaintop and the Kitchen Table, Holy Comforter, Richmond
3/6: Ragtime Piano Concert with Bob Milne, Christ Church, Spotsylvania
3/9: Afternoon Movies for Parents & Kids, St. John's, Arlington
3/11-3/12: Centennial Speaker Series with David Vryhof, SSJE, St. Stephen's, Richmond
3/18: Fundraising Dinner, Trinity, Highland Springs
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Preparing for Lent
Lent is a time when churches across the Diocese invite their parishioners to participate in programming and events that carve out space for prayer, reflection and preparation. Visit the diocesan Web site for Lenten resources , or click the links below for a glimpse of Lenten programming in the Diocese. Daily -Lenten Lunch Series at St. Paul's, Richmond Tuesdays -In the Beginning Was the Word, St. John's, Arlington Wednesdays -Soul School, Holy Cross, Dunn Loring -Christ's Justice with LARCUM, Our Lady of Lourdes, Richmond -Lenten Series for Youth & Adults, All Saints', Richmond -Getting Your Affairs in Order, St. Matthew's, Sterling Thursdays -Are Your Affairs in Order? at Holy Comforter, Vienna Sundays -Sacred Space: Church & Liturgical Architecture, St. Mark's, Richmond |
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Camp Spotlight:
St. Elizabeth's Camp is for those with mild to moderate disabilities who are paired with volunteer buddies. The camp started in 2001 with seven people and has grown to over 60 campers and volunteers this past summer!
Congratulations to Church of the Epiphany, Oak Hill and St. Peters-in-the-Woods. Their congregations have doubled in size during the last year.
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