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Need to Know
- The 217th Annual Council of the Diocese of Virginia was a great success, and delivered a fantastic send-off for Bishop Jones. Visit the Council Web site for updates on Council business, including the reports of Bishop Johnston, Bishop Jones, Bishop Gulick, the secretary and the treasurer.
- Thanks to all those attending the Annual Council workshop, "Mission and Outreach: At Home and Abroad." This is the time of year that youth groups and parish mission teams are preparing for 2012 mission trips. The Office of Mission and Outreach keeps a continuous prayer list of churches and people going on mission trips. Please email Mary Anne Bryant at mabryant@thediocese.net and let her know where and when your church will be going. Do not hesitate to contact Buck Blanchard, director of Mission and Outreach, at bblanchard@athediocese.net if you have any questions or need assistance. Mission grant applications are available online.
- Are you a member of a prayer group or colleague group that meets regularly for spiritual support and fellowship? We're seeking prayer and colleague group participants - both laity and clergy - to share their story with the Virginia Episcopalian magazine. Please contact Emily Cherry at echerry@thediocese.net.
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Diocesan Events
- Save the date for upcoming Parish Youth Ministries events: registration is open for the PYM Spring Day of Service, March 17 at St. Andrew's, Arlington. The PYM Senior High Weekend will take place April 13-15 at Shrine Mont. More info to follow!
- On Saturday, February 11, Bishop Johnston will ordain Donald Holmes Cady, Christine Joyce Garcia and Frederico Eloy Garza Jr. to the sacred order of deacons. All are welcome. 10:30 a.m., St. Paul's, Ivy.
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Church Calendar
2/2: Candlemas, Holy Comforter, Richmond
2/4: Brunswick Stew Sale, St. David's Community Development Center, Aylett
2/5: Taize & Tea, All Saints', Richmond
2/8: Labyrinth Walk & Taize Service, St. George's, Arlington
2/11: Valentine Tea, Messiah, Fredericksburg
2/11: Love with Music Concert, Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond
2/12: Choral Evensong & Holy Eucharist, St. Paul's Memorial, Charlottesville
2/12: Kari Quartet, St. Patrick's, Falls Church
2/17: Fish Fry, Immanuel Old Church, Mechanicsville
2/24: Joint Choral Concert, St. Paul's, Richmond
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Other Events
- Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington, a non-profit for people without homes and others in need, will host a Spring Gala on March 10 to honor executive director David Downes. Visit samaritanministry.org for more info.
- Stuart Hall School will host a Game Night Open House on Friday, February 3 (4:30-8 p.m.) and a Family Fun Day/Open House for PreK-Grade 5 on Saturday, February 11 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.). Call 540-213-7743 for more info.
- Save the date for the Art & Cooking Workshops at Shrine Mont, July 15-20. Learn how to paint creation with Theodora Tilton, cook with Robin Lambert or collage with Emma Lou Martin. Learn more.
Photo Spotlight
 Bishop David Jones and Kay Jones are honored at a party during the 217th Annual Council in Reston.
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Diocesan Disaster Preparedness & Response
Volunteer Day
This Volunteer Day will be a chance to help those individuals or parishes who are thinking of forming a group to go on a disaster recovery mission. Sponsored by the diocesan Disaster Preparedness & Response Ministry Team, the event will take place on Saturday, February 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Aquia Church, Stafford. Participants will learn about opportunities available in 2012, make some initial contacts and get the required diocesan training - all in one spot! The day's agenda will include a presentation from Episcopal Relief and Development. Dioceses in Alabama, Louisiana, Vermont, Texas, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and North Dakota will host recovery teams in 2012, and all have been invited to deliver brief presentations about their unique situations.
Aquia Church's soup kitchen ministry will serve lunch (donation requested), and workshops on the prevention of sexual misconduct will take place in the afternoon.
Questions? Please contact Dan Wilmoth at danny@dovdpr.org. To register, please send your name and church to Mary Anne Bryant at |
ICRIBINKI
I Can't Remember It Because I Never Knew It
The United Thank Offering grew by $1,536.90 at this year's Council, a record-setting collection! The UTO would like to thank the 2012 Council for giving meaning to "thanksgiving" as a word of action. The contributions will be given away in grants to meet compelling human needs.
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