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Diocesan Events
- Join the Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, for an evening of listening, prayer and fellowship at St. Stephen's, Richmond on Friday, September 28 at 7 p.m. Bishop Goff will moderate a discussion as we learn how our dioceses might work together for peace and justice.
- The Stewardship of Creation Conference is next Saturday, September 29 at St. Stephen's, Richmond. Conference speakers will include experts in public policy, preservation of agricultural land, water and energy resources, and challenges and opportunities to alleviate global food insecurity. Explore these issues and learn more about how we can respond as a church community.
- The Bishop's Fall Clergy Retreat will take place October 15-17 at Shrine Mont. Joining participants as speaker will be Suzanne Farnham, co-author of the book Keeping in Tune with God: Listening Hearts Discernment for Clergy. Learn more and register now!
- The Committee on Aging will sponsor the 2012 Fall Camp at Shrine Mont October 22-25, with keynote speaker Philip Gulley; chaplain the Rt. Rev. Holly Hollerith; and singer/storyteller Ed Kilbourne. Learn more and download a registration form.
- The Fall New Clergy Orientation will take place at the diocesan offices in Richmond October 23. Learn more and register.
- Registration is now open for the Treasurer's & Business Manager's Conference, October 25 at Christ Church, Spotsylvania. Participants will discuss lay pension plans, the denominational health plan, clergy payroll and more.
- The Diocese of Virginia and Shrine Mont invite you to talk about the future of our camps. By coming together as a diocese, we provide a vital ministry for our children's formation. By coming together, we will better plan for our children's future at camp. Please be a part of this process by attending one of these events:
- September 25, Holy Comforter, Vienna, 7-8:30 p.m.
- October 2, Church of Our Saviour, Charlottesville, 6:30-8 p.m.
- October 9, Trinity, Fredericksburg, 7-8:30 p.m.
- October 11, Immanuel on the Hill, Alexandria, 7:30-9 p.m.
- October 18, St. Stephen's, Culpeper, 7-8:30 p.m.
- October 23, Christ Church, Winchester, 7-8:30 p.m.
- October 29, St. John's, West Point, 4:30-6 p.m.
- October 30, Grace, Kilmarnock, 4:30-6 p.m.
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Church Calendar
9/22: Bobby Jasinski Trio Performance, St. George's, Arlington
9/22: Craft & Family Fun Fair, St. Luke's, Alexandria
9/22: Saturday Eucharist, St. Paul's on-the-Hill, Winchester
9/23: Jazz Mass, St. James's, Richmond
9/23: Taste & See Alternative Worship, St. John's, Richmond
9/27: Marii Hasegawa Film Presentation & Discussion, St. Mark's, Richmond
9/30: Musicale, St. Paul's, Millers Tavern
9/30: Contemplative Prayer Service, St. Anne's Parish, Scottsville
9/30: Jazz Mass, St. James's, Richmond
9/30: Blessing of the Animals, Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, Alexandria
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Other Events & Announcements- All Saints' Sharon Chapel, Alexandria will host a monthly training for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, September 2012-May 2013. Space is still available. Learn more.
- Westminster Canterbury, Richmond invites clergy and lay congregational ministers to a seminary, "When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to Pepole with Dementia," September 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Vanessa Perry to register, vperry@wcrichmond.org or 804-200-1502.
- The Virginia Council of Churches will host their 2012 Joint Ecumenical Retreat on "Religious Freedom: Common Ground and Conflict" with Melissa Rogers October 9-10 at Roslyn Conference Center, Richmond. For more info, visit
- The Diocese of Southern Virginia will host a workshop on Appreciative Inquiry for Vestries and Church Leaders at St. Michael's, Bon Air, October 13 at 9:30 a.m. Discover appreciative strategies for dealing with problems. Learn more at clergyleadership.com.
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Spotlight on Parish Youth Ministries
This fall marks the start of a busy season for Parish Youth Ministries, a committee of the Diocese made up of youth representatives who plan a series of programs and events. Registration is now open for the following events, which are open to all! 8th-Grade WeekendThe schedule is jam-packed with activities that will challenge, inspire and strengthen students and their leaders, with time for conversation, Bible study, games, crafts and more. October 5-7 at Shrine Mont. Fall Youth Day of ServiceCome spend the day learning about mission and its value while working together on a service project to help the community. Open to 6th- through 12-th graders. October 27 at Aquia Church, Stafford. 6th- & 7th-Grade WeekendThe largest event of the year is a great introduction to PYM and its programming with games, music, reflection and a crazy carnival night. November 9-11 at Shrine Mont. To learn more about these events and PYM, please contact Mike Wade in the Christian Formation Office: 800-DIOCESE x1027 or mwade@thediocese.net. |
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I Can't Remember It Because I Never Knew It
Congratulations to two of our newest American citizens: The Rev. Penny Bridges of St. Francis', Great Falls and The Rev. Daniel Robayo of Emmanuel, Harrisonburg
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