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Need to Know
- After five years on diocesan staff, Tyler Fox, church missions officer and assistant to Bishop Gulick, has left his position at the Diocese to move to Germany with his wife. Chris Miller will serve as temporary, part-time assistant to Bishop Gulick. Chris can be reached at cmiller@thediocese.net or 703-824-1325. Best wishes to Tyler, and welcome to Chris!
- The Diocese in the News:
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Diocesan Events
- You still have three opportunities remaining to hear from the six candidates for bishop suffragan during the walkabout sessions this week: Wednesday at Christ Church, Winchester (7-9:30 p.m.); Thursday at Good Shepherd, Burke (7:30-10 p.m.); and Friday at St. James's, Richmond (7-9:30 p.m.).
- The bishops of the Diocese invite clergy to attend the Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows and Blessing of Oil of Chrism. Four services will be held during Holy Week, all at 11 a.m.: on April 3 at St. Peter's in the Woods, Fairfax Station; on April 4 at Emmanuel, Woodstock; and on April 5 at Epiphany, Richmond and at St. Stephen's, Culpeper. Please register online.
- The Episcopal Church Women will sponsor their annual Lenten Quiet Day on Thursday, March 29 at the Virginia Diocesan Center at Roslyn under the theme, "Blessed Are They Who See." The Rev. Canon Susan E. Goff will lead the the event, exploring the theme through Scripture, music, meditations and silence.
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Church Calendar
3/21: The Essential Jesus, St. Peter's in the Woods, Fairfax Stn.
3/21: Bibel Babel, St. Mark's, Richmond
3/21: Acts of Faith One-Act Plays, St. Paul's, Richmond
3/21: Lenten Program, All Saints', Richmond
3/21: Lenten Program, St. Paul's, Hanover
3/23: Lenten Lunch Speaker, St. Paul's Mem., Charlottesville
3/23: Stations of the Cross, St. John's, Warsaw
3/24: The Way of Prayer Retreat, St. Timothy's, Herndon
3/24: Walking the Way of Sorrows, Emmanuel, Richmond
3/24: The Grace in Living, the Grace in Dying with Dr. Kathleen Dowling Singh, St. Stephen's, Richmond
3/24: VOICE Public Assembly - Faith Community & Affordable Housing, St. Mary's, Arlington
3/25: Contemplative Prayer Service, St. Anne's, Scottsville
3/25: Third Practice Ensemble Concert, St. Luke's, Alexandria
3/25: Pro Arte & Cavalieri Choir Performance, Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond
3/25: Compline, St. Stephen's, Richmond
3/25: Discovering Jesus Lenten Program, St. Peter's in the Woods, Fairfax Station
3/25: Walking the Way of Sorrows, Emmanuel, Richmond
3/25: Sung Compline Service, Holy Comforter, Vienna
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Other Events
- The Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care (VIPCare) is offering two forums for local and specialized clergy in Richmond. April 12 the forum will focus on Leading Toward Diversity in a Culture of Discomfort. May 24 the forum is on Caught in the Crossfire - Conflict Ministry for the Local Congregation. Visit www.vipcare.org.
- The Center for Art & Liturgy will host their 26th Annual Good Friday Gathering at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. on April 6. Learn about Barnett Newman's "The Stations of the Cross" and spend time in meditation.
- Westminster Canterbury Richmond invites clergy and lay congregational ministers to a seminar, "When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to People with Dimentia," on April 26. RSVP to Vanessa Perry at vperry@wcrichmond.org or 804-200-1502.
- Prepare-Enrich will host clergy/counselor certification training for marriage/couples counseling on April 24 in Richmond. Learn more.
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Small Church Conference
Province III of the Episcopal Church will host a special conference for small church ministries at Shrine Mont May 28-31.
Join your colleagues to discuss the small church in the 21st century. Participants will share issues and challenges of their congregations, including topics surrounding stewardship, music and liturgy, and Christian education.
Presenters include Susanna Metz, former executive director of the Center for Ministry in Small Churches at Sewanee; Terry Parsons, lead partner of the Stewardship Company; Dent Davison, missioner for liturgy and the arts from Chicago; Pattie Ames, director of children's ministries and accessibility/inclusion at St. Columba's, D.C.; and the Rt. Rev. Neff Powell, bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Virginia.
Cost is $250/double, $275/single. Learn more and download a registration form online. |
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I Can't Remember It Because I Never Knew It
This Spring at Roslyn features an Easter Brunch Buffet (April 8); Complimentary Clergy Retreats (April 9-12); and opportunities to reserve space for family reunions! Call 804-288-6045 or e-mail
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