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Diocesan Events
- The Shrine Mont Alumni Open House will take place tomorrow, Thursday, October 6 at the bishop's residence in Richmond, and will be a chance for all Shrine Mont alumni and parents to come together for fellowship.
- It's not too late to register for the Fall Clergy Retreat, October 17-19 at Shrine Mont with the Rt. Rev. Richard Blackburn of Warrington, bishop suffragan of the Diocese of Liverpool.
- Clergy new to the Diocese are invited to a New Clergy Orientation at the diocesan offices at Mayo Memorial Church House, October 11.
- Registration is open for the PYM Fall Youth Day of Service, October 29 at St. James the Less, Ashland, and the PYM 6th- & 7th-Grade Weekend, November 11-13 at Shrine Mont.
- Fall Camp, sponsored by the Tri-Diocesan Council on Aging, will take place October 24-27 at Shrine Mont with speaker Marcus J. Borg and chaplain the Rt. Rev. Ted Gulick.
- The diocesan Committee on Mental Health invites all to a special workshop on the Church and Suicide: Compassion and Response, October 29 at St. Paul's, Alexandria.
- The Committee on Congregational Missions invites you to attend Small Church Day on October 29 at Christ Church, Spotsylvania with Bishop Jones.
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Church Calendar
10/7: Crabcake Dinner & Silent Auction, St. Mary's, Colonial Beach
10/8: Annual Fall Festival, St. James', Louisa
10/8: Region I Dinner for Bishop Jones, St. Stephen's, Culpeper
10/9: Firefigher Sunday, St. Margaret's, Woodbridge
10/9: Blessing of the Animals, St. Timothy's, Herndon
10/12: Contemplative Night, St. George's, Arlington
10/14-10/15: How Christ Heals the World, All Saints', Richmond
10/15: Golfing with the Saints, All Saints', Richmond
10/15: Arlington County Crop Walk, St. George's & Trinity, Arlington
10/15: Centering Prayer Workshop, Christ Church, Glen Allen
10/15: EYA in Concert, St. Luke's, Alexandria
10/15: Aldie Harvest Festival, Our Redeemer, Aldie
10/15: Bikes for the World Collection, St. Peters in the Woods, Fairfax Station
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Conversations for Clergy
Bishop Johnston invites clergy of the Diocese to attend one of two conversations about the blessing of same-sex couples. For those whose discernment has led them to conclude that blessing same-sex relationships cannot be a part of their ministry, Bishop Johnston will host a gathering on Wednesday, November 2, at 2 p.m. at St. George's, Fredericksburg. This will be a chance to share your experiences and those of your congregation since the bishop announced his intention at Council.
For those who would like to learn about how they might proceed in offering blessings to the same-sex couples in their congregations, the bishop will host a gathering on Wednesday, November 30, at 2 p.m. at St. George's, Fredericksburg. This will be a chance to share your experience, and to learn what your are expected to do to prepare your congregation for taking these next steps.
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