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Need to Know
- Have you joined the Bible Challenge, the year-long, diocesan-wide initiative to read the Bible, every day, to completion? We're getting started next week! Sign up online, or download a flyer for your church.
- Has your church, vestry or adult forum had an opportunity to view the "Serving Christ: Spirit, Mind & Body" video from the Diocese, distributed at this year's Annual Council? We encourage you to arrange a viewing. If you need an extra copy, please contact Frances Caldwell at fcaldwell@thediocese.net.
- A team from Virginia is currently traveling in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Learn more in this piece for Center Aisle: "The Ties that Bind: The Anglican Communion."
- A Message from the Diocesan Disaster Relief & Preparedness Ministry Team: May 25-May 31 marks a sales tax holiday on hurricane and emergency preparedness equipment. Learn more.
- Bishop Johnston has recently announced that the Rev. Lynn Holland will serve as chaplain to the Dayspring team.
- Check out this video about the progress on earthquake damage repair at St. Stephen's, Culpeper, and consider a donation to help us match a generous grant of $100,000 from the duPont Fund for repair to four of our churches.
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Diocesan Events
- Bishop Gulick will ordain Jo Belser, Laura Cochran, David Crosby, Elizabeth Locher, Cayce Ramsey and Leslie Steffensen to the transitional diaconate on June 2 at St. Andrew's, Burke. Bishop Johnston will ordain Megan Limburg, Robert Morris, Amy Spagna and Andrew Terry to the transitional diaconate on June 9 at Holy Comforter, Richmond. All are welcome to these celebrations!
- 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.
- This fall, make your annual giving campaign into an appeal for supporting the ministries of your church in one of the following workshops. 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 (fcaldwell@thediocese.net) or Stephanie Higgins (shigggins@thediocese.net). The workshops will take place: 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.
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Church Calendar
5/24: Fan Free Clinic Spaghetti Dinner, St. Mark's, Richmond
5/25: Patagonia Winds Concert, St. Timothy's, Herndon
5/26-27: Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour, Trinity, Upperville
5/26: Big Band Concert, Christ Ascension, Richmond
5/26: Strawberry Festival, St. Stephen's, Heathsville
5/27: Pentecost Celebration, St. George's & San Jose, Arlington
5/27: Episcopal Singles Event, St. John's, Richmond
5/27: Compline, St. Stephen's, Richmond
5/28: Memorial Day Service, Christ Church, Alexandria
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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 vperry@wcvrichmond.org to register.
- The Association of Anglican Musicians will host their annual conference in Philadelphia June 17-22. Learn more and register.
- Any churches interested in hosting a free concert performance by Elisabeth von Trapp should visit www.elisabethvontrapp.com. Von Trapp, granddaughter of the couple whose story inspired the Sound of Music, will be touring Episcopal congregations throughout 2012.
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ECW Spring Open Board Meeting
The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Virginia will join under the theme of "Many Paths, One Journey. Many Gifts, One Spirit" for their Annual Spring Open Board Meeting. The meeting will take place Thursday, May 31 at Pohich Church, Lorton.
All are invited to take part in this event and to learn about the many ministries and mission opportunities supported by the Episcopal Church Women. Participants are invited to join in special workshops, fellowship and worship.
This year's meeting will include a special focus on the diocesan youth's Bishops NetsForLife initiative. This will also mark Pat Hardy's first meeting as ECW president.
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., with the business meeting commencing at 9:20 a.m.
Learn more.
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ICRIBINKI
I Can't Remember It Because I Never Knew It
The bishop of Virginia needs his fourth clerk and we are accepting applications now. The bishop's clerk works for a year as a traveling assistant, driving the bishop, supporting the work of his ministry and office. If you are interested, please send a resume to Henry Burt at hburt@thediocese.net.
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