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Diocesan Events
- Want to be a part of the diocesan-wide young adult trip to Haiti March 30-April 6? You'll learn more about Haitian culture, build relationships and work on community projects, all with other young adults from other churches. Learn more online.
- This Saturday, December 17 is the Annual Shrine Mont Camp Reunion! All campers are welcome, no registration required. Bring a canned good to benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank, and enjoy fun, games and worship. Church of the Creator, Mechanicsville, 1-4 p.m.
- Save the date for the Pre-Council Open Hearings on January 14 at All Saints', Richmond.
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Church Calendar
- 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
- 12/18: A Christmas Eucharist for those who are Grieving, Holy Comforter, Richmond
- 12/18: Waiting for Christmas, Again and Still, St. John's, Richmond
- 12/18: Festival of Lessons & Carols, All Saints', Richmond
- 12/18: Music at Historic St. John's Church, Historic St. John's, West Point
- 12/18: Adult Advent Study, Olivet, Alexandria
- 12/18: A Festival of Lessons & Carols, All Saints', Richmond
- 12/18: Advent Feasting & Fasting, St. Timothy's, Herndon
- 12/18: Christmas Festival of Lessons & Carols, St. Timothy's, Herndon
- 12/18: Community Christmas Carols, Trinity, Arlington
- 12/18: The Good Tidings Giveaway Tour, Christ Church, Glen Allen
- 12/19-12/22: Advent Mini-Camp, St. Stephen's, Richmond
- 12/20: Christmas Personalities Study, Olivet, Alexandria
- 12/21: A Longest Night Service, St. Anne's, Scottsville
- 12/21: Blue Christmas Service, St. Peter's, Purcellville
- 12/22: Liturgy for the Longest Night, St. Paul's Memorial, Charlottesville
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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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Diocesan Choir at Council
The diocesan Music and Liturgy Committee invites parish musicians and choir members to participate in the Council Eucharist on Friday, January 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Reston.
At the service, we will celebrate the ministries of Bishop David Jones and his wife, Kay Jones.
Pre-Council rehearsals will take place January 7 at St. Alban's, Annandale from 1-3 p.m. and January 14 at the Bishop's Chapel at Roslyn from 1-3 p.m. Attendance at one of these rehearsals is encouraged, but not required. On the day of the service, a rehearsal will be held at a time and place to be announced at a later date.
If you would like to sing with the choir, please contact Anna Moncure by January 3. Please provide the names of those participating; which rehearsal you will attend; and if you will be attending the dinner/dance on Friday evening following Eucharist ($50 fee for those not already registered for Council).
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ICRIBINKI
I Can't Remember It Because I Never Knew It
The Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo of Virginia Theological Seminary delivered the sermon at this past Saturday's ordination at St. Stephen's, Richmond, where Bishop Johnston ordained 10 men and women to the priesthood. Read the sermon online.
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