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May 16, 2012
Need to Know
  • This year, the Diocese of Virginia will again offer Center Aisle, the daily opinion journal, as a gift to General Convention, the triennial governance meeting of the Episcopal Church meeting July 5-12 in Indianapolis. New this year, we'll feature pre-Convention coverage online at CenterAisle.net. Like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with Center Aisle!  
  • Last week, the bishop put out a call to the Diocese for resources and reflections surrounding the Ellicott City shooting tragedy. We've compiled these submissions online, including prayers, hopes for the future and more. 
  • Does your church have a food pantry with a market-style model? The next Virginia Episcopalian magazine will feature food outreach programs that have modeled themselves after grocery stores, with a focus on clients choosing from a variety of food, including fresh produce. Share your story: [email protected].   
  • Certificates of Election and Communicant in Good Standing Forms were due April 15. If you have not already submitted those documents, please download them online and return them as soon as possible. 
  • Calling all nurses! Shrine Mont Camps is hiring registered nurses able to work July 2-July 8 and July 18-August 3. Nurses are paid $100/day, plus room and board. Learn more by contacting Paris Ball at [email protected].     
  • Episcopal Church Women Scholarship application forms are available for college, technician school and seminary students. The deadline is June 30. Please contact Kathy Jimerson at [email protected] with questions.  
  • The diocesan Native American Ministry team seeks an electrician to help with a church renovation project through a partnership with the Rappahannock tribe. Contact Rocco Tricarico at [email protected].  
Diocesan Events 
  • The diocesan offices will host a New Clergy Orientation on Tuesday, May 22 at the Mayo Memorial Church House in Richmond. This is a chance for all clergy new to the Diocese to visit the diocesan offices, meet staff, join in worship and learn about the diocesan community. RSVP to Ed Keithly at [email protected]
  • Education for Ministry Mentor Training will take place at Roslyn Conference Center July 29-31. Registration is now underway for both Basic/In-Service and Formation training events. Learn more at efmvirginia.com.  
  • The diocesan Stewardship of Creation Committee will host a meeting on "green church" initiatives within the Episcopal, United Methodist and Presbyterian denominations this Saturday, May 19 at Trinity, Fredericksburg. All are welcome! 
  • This fall, make your annual giving campaign into an appeal for supporting the ministries of your church.  You will tell the story of your ministry in a narrative budget and design a pledge card with a new look. Please register 10 days in advance in order to prepare, and consider sending at least two representatives from your church. No charge! Contact Frances Caldwell ([email protected]) or Stephanie Higgins ([email protected]). The workshops will take place: Mon., May 21, 7-9 p.m., St. Mary's, Goochland; Wed., May 23, 7-9 p.m., Buck Mountain, Earlysville; Wed., June 6, 6-8 p.m., Emmanuel, Woodstock; Mon., June 11, 7-9 p.m., The Falls Church, Fall Church; Mon., June 18, 7-9 p.m., Emmanuel, Middleburg.   
Church Calendar
5/17: Region XII Ascension Day, Roslyn
5/17: Choral Evensong, St. Paul's, Alexandria
5/18-5/19: Yard Sale & Pre-Sale Gala, Holy Comforter, Richmond
5/18: Sanctuary Performance, St. Stephen's, Richmond
5/19: Steelband Festival & Indonesian Rice Table, St. Paul's, West Point
5/19: Varina Golf Classic, Jordan Point Golf Club
5/20: Compline, St. Stephen's, Richmond
5/20: Choral Evensong, St. Barnabas', Annandale
5/20: Candlelight Concert & Compline, St. Mary's, Arlington
5/20: Richmond Concert Chorale, Holy Comforter, Richmond
5/20: Climate Agape, Holy Comforter, Richmond
5/20: Jazz Mass, St. James's, Richmond
5/20: Return for the Falls Church Episcopal
5/20: Choral Evensong, St. Andrew's, Richmond
5/20: Taize Eucharist Service, Buck Mountain, Earlysville
5/24: Fan Free Clinic Spaghetti Dinner, St. Mark's, Richmond

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Other Events
  • Westminster Canterbury, Richmond will host a seminar on May 31: "When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to People with Dementia," highlighting physiological, emotional and spiritual effects of dementia. Contact Vanessa Perry at [email protected] to register.  
  • The Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care (VIPCare) is offering its final 2012 forum for local and specialized clergy.  May 24 the forum is on Caught in the Crossfire - Conflict Ministry for the Local Congregation.  Monument Heights Baptist Church, Richmond.  The fee is $35 and offers CEU credit.  Visit www.vipcare.org

Bible Challenge in the Diocese of Virginia
 
Have you joined the Bible Challenge? This
diocesan-wide initiative invites all members of the Diocese to join together in a daily practice of reading the Bible every day - to completion - over the course of a year.

We will follow the structure and study designed by the Center for Biblical Studies. Each week, we'll provide a list of suggested readings, along with online links to various reflections and resources.

Almost 200 people have already signed-on for the Challenge! We'll kick-off on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, and will use electronic communications - including e-mail and Facebook - to keep in touch and stay connected. Join your diocese and your bishop in this effort to become more familiar with the Bible and to have Holy Scripture become more a part of our daily lives.


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