e-Communique for Wednesday, July 20

July 20, 2011

On July 9, 2011, Southern Sudan celebrated its independence as a new nation. Learn more and read about how to continue to pray for and support the Episcopal Church of Sudan in this letter of gratitude from the Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Deng Bul Yak , archbishop.
Grants from the Fund for Human Need are distributed annual to support outreach programs and projects. Learn more about the guidelines and stay tuned for information on the upcoming grant application process.
The Diocese seeks to connect college students with Episcopal campus ministries. Parents, clergy or college students are invited to complete this form. The diocesan offices use this information to try to connect college students with the appropriate college minister or local church.
Share your stories with The Virginia Episcopalian! We're looking for photos and descriptions from Vacation Bible School programs (with a signed parental permission form for photos of children) and for churches with community gardens. Contact Emily Cherry to share your story or photos.
Is your church going on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic? St. Catherine's School is looking for a way to transport donated electronics to the DR. Please contact the Rev. Anne West, chaplain.

and to consider

Nominations, including the receipt of completed packets from potential nominees, will be accepted through July 31.

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In England, suffragan bishops ministered until the Reformation, then were revived in 1870 as the practice of confirmation grew. Learn more about our own bishop suffragan nomination process .