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Diocesan Events
- Calling all Shrine Mont campers! The Annual Camp Reunion on Saturday, December 17 at Church of the Creator, Mechanicsville, will be chance for members of all camps to come together for fun, games and worship - plus a canned food drive. No registration required! Shrine Mont is also accepting camp director applications for the 2012 summer season.
- Bishop Johnston will ordain Young Choi, June Dorsey, Carmen Germino, Kathy Guin, Herbert Jones, Tracey Kelly, Alex Riffee, Evelyn Wheeler, Norman Whitmire and Amelie Wilmer to the priesthood this Saturday, December 10 at St. Stephen's, Richmond.
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Church Calendar
- 12/8: Eucharist Workshop, St. Paul's, Bailey's Crossroads
- 12/10: Voce Chamber Singers Performance, St. Timothy's, Herndon
- 12/11: Advent Feasting & Fasting, St. Timothy's, Herndon
- 12/11: Service of Advent Lessons & Carols, Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond
- 12/11: Adult Advent Study, Olivet, Alexandria
- 12/11: Everyday Mysticism in the Season of Waiting, St. John's, Richmond
- 12/12: Holiday Memorial Service, St. Stephen's, Richmond
- 12/13: "Christmas Personalities" Study, Olivet, Alexandria
- 12/14: Advent Quiet Night, St. George's, Arlington
- 12/15: Integrity Eucharist, St. Paul's Memorial, Charlottesville
- 12/17: Advent Morning of Meditation, St. Philip's, Richmond
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Other Events
- The First Freedom Center will honor the Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee on January 12 at the Downtown Richmond Marriott with the Distinguished Service Award. Members of the Diocese are welcome to attend, and should RSVP by calling the First Freedom Center at 804-643-1786.
- Roslyn will offer a complimentary retreat to active and retired clergy in the Diocese of Virginia January 2-5, 2012. Spiritual direction is available to those interested. Overnight accommodations and meals are included. Spouses are welcome. Please call 804-288-6045 for more information.
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Anti-Bullying Ministry Resources
As directed by the 216th Annual Council in R-4a in 2011, the diocesan Anti-Bullying Ministry Team has compiled a list of resources and educational materials that may be used in a church setting to assist in raising awareness of bullying and its destructive consequences. As the team writes in an introductory letter, "It is the call of our baptismal covenant to respect the dignity of every human being, so in preventing and intervening in bullying we are fulfilling our sacramental promise to God and to each other." The site contains a lengthy list of resources including tips, quizzes, videos and more from a variety of reputable sources. Thanks to Malinda Collier, Frank Baxter and Cameron Hunt for their work on this material.
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ICRIBINKI
I Can't Remember It Because I Never Knew It
Bishop Johnston's letter asking for donations to the Mustard Seed Fund is on the diocesan Web site. This is a way to send 100 percent of your money back to the churches of your Diocese to support outreach programs, small church revitalization, domestic and international mission projects, and vouchers for youth mission work. Donate online today.
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