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Need to Know
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Four members of the Diocese of Virginia spent two weeks visiting the Episcopal Diocese of Cuba this summer. This was an exploratory trip to get to know the Cuban church, make connections, and look for possibilities for future visits. We found a vibrant and growing church with 44 congregations served by 27 priests, four of whom were just ordained last year. For information, contact Len LeRoy at lwleroy@verizon.net.
- Learn more about Virginia's water supply and how churches can address water sustainability concerns on the Stewardship of Creation Committee's Web site and blog.
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Diocesan Events
- This weekend marks the annual PYM Fall Youth Day of Service! All youth from across the Diocese are invited to learn about outreach and participate in a service project at this youth-led event at St. James the Less, Ashland on Saturday, Oct. 29. Register online now!
- This year's Small Church Day, at Christ Church, Spotsylvania on Saturday, Oct. 29, will be a chance to hear from Bishop Jones on spiritual gifts and also to honor his ministry. Members of churches of any size are welcome to attend.
- Register now for the PYM 6th- & 7th-Grade Weekend, November 11-13 at Shrine Mont.
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| Church Calendar
10/27: Ealing Abbey Choir Performance, St. George's, Arlington
10/29: Annual Pig Roast, St. Stephen's, Catlett
10/29: Youth Halloween Party, St. Timothy's, Herndon
10/29: 60th Birthday Dinner, St. Andrew's, Arlington
10/30: Bluegrass Mass, St. James's, Richmond
10/30: Contemplative Prayer Service, Christ Church, Scottsville
10/30: Haydn's Theresa Mass, St. Patrick's, Falls Church
10/30: Unity to Disunity & Back Again, St. John's, Richmond
10/30: Peace & Justice Film Festival, Holy Comforter, Vienna
10/30: "Girls in Trouble" Concert, St. Paul's-on-the-Hill, Winchester
11/1: Choral Evensong, St. Paul's, Alexandria
11/1: Nathan Laube Organ Recital, St. Stephen's, Richmond
11/1: Solemn Eucharist & Requiem, St. Thomas', Richmond
11/3: Empty Bowls Dinner, Holy Comforter, Richmond
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Other Events
- The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy will host a free screening of the documentary "Gospel without Borders" at the Byrd Theater in Richmond on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1:30 p.m. The film highlights Christian faith issues as they relate to immigration, and will be followed by an interfaith panel discussion.
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The Church and Suicide: Compassion & Response
Showing compassion and love to suicide survivors and their families--how churches can save lives and heal spirits--is the theme of a conference developed by the diocesan Mental Health Committee. Participants will be guided through the emotions of a survivor to the practical realities of risk populations and the principles of therapy and re-construction.
The Church's theology of compassion will be explored as it relates to our responsibilities. Ways in which churches can actively save lives and nurture families will be discussed. An illustration of what a Church can do, a healing service, will be held as an optional add-on to the conference.
Reserve a place now online or call 540-778-2451 to reserve or get more information. Conference is at St. Pauls, Alexandria (228 Pitt St.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 29. Suggested donation: $20, snack breakfast and light lunch included. Resource toolkits provided at conference. |
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I Can't Remember It Because I Never Knew It
The 2012 Bishops' Visitation Schedule is now available online!
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