April 11, 2012 Need to Know We would like to thank and recognize those who gave generously to the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia in 2011.  Voting members of the Electing Council for bishop suffragan: don't forget to submit the appropriate certificates and register by April 15!  Are you planning a mission trip in April-June 2012? Send your information to Mary Anne Bryant in the Mission & Outreach Office to be added to the prayer list: mabryant@thediocese.net. Diocesan Events  The diocesan offices will host a New Clergy Orientation on Tuesday, May 22 at the Mayo Memorial Church House in Richmond.   Registration for the Bishop's Spring Clergy Conference, May 5-7 at Shrine Mont, will be open later this week. Church Calendar 4/11: Taize Service, St. George's, Arlington 4/15: Agape & Justice Mass, Holy Comforter, Richmond 4/15: Candlelight Concert & Compline, St. Mary's, Arlington 4/15: Compline, St. Stephen's, Richmond Read more. Other Events Episcopal clergy from the Diocese of Washington and the Diocese of Virginia, and Lutheran clergy from the Metropolitan DC Synod, are invited to an informal coffee to meet the Rev. Canon Albert Ogle, one of the presenters on Faith, Culture and the Law at the International AIDS Conference, to be held this year in Washington, DC from July 22-27. The discussion will be held at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 3001 Wisconsin Ave NW, DC on Tues. April 17, 9:30 -11:30 am. The goal of the discussion is to raise awareness of the tragic consequences of isolating LGBT persons from essential life-saving health services in 76 countries that criminalize homosexual behavior. Please contact the Rev. Dr. Carol Flett if you plan to attend the discussion: dc.interfaith@gmail.com. Popular Links Annual Council  Prevention of Sexual Misconduct  e-Bazaar  Open Positions  Cycle of Prayer  Diocesan Calendar    The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia 804-643-8451, 800-DIOCESE Fax 804-644-6928 Submit an event or announcement to the e-Communique .