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Need to Know
- The bishops' visitation schedules for 2013 are now available online.
- Open enrollment for employee health insurance is now taking place, through Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. Changes and new additions will take effect January 1, 2013. All current enrollees should have received a mailing from the Medical Trust containing a User ID and password so that they may make changes or confirm coverage on-line. Employees wishing to enroll for the first time may do so beginning October 10 and ending November 21, 2012, by completing an application available from Laura Cramer (lcramer@thediocese.net). 2013 rates and information about our offered plans are available online.
- The Virginia Episcopalian magazine wants to hear from you! Contact Emily Cherry at echerry@thediocese.net if you have suggestions or submissions for one of the following features:
- January 18-23 2013 is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme for 2013 is, "What does God require of us?" Please submit your original prayers that you would like to share on the subject.
- For the Reader's Page: How has your church changed your life? Share your responses - in photos, prose, poems or pictures.
- For our Photo Spread: Send us high-resolution photos of your church trees.
- How does your congregation approach the role of marketing and evangelism in church life? We want to hear your stories, questions and suggestions and share them with our readers.
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Diocesan Events
- There's still time to register for next week's one-day Treasurer's & Business Manager's Conference, Oct. 25 at Christ Church, Spotsylvania. Participants will discuss lay pension plans, the denominational health plan, clergy payroll and more.
- Make your plans now to attend the 121st Annual Meeting and 122nd United Thank Offering Ingathering of the Episcopal Church Women, October 25 at Christ Church, Glen Allen.
- Have your youth and youth leaders signed up for the PYM Fall Youth Day of Service at Aquia, Stafford on Oct. 27?
- The Committee on Race and Reconciliation will sponsor a "Seeing the Face of God in Each Other" workshop, Oct. 26-27 at Christ Church, Glen Allen.
- The diocesan Mission & Outreach Day is a chance to learn more about outreach opportunities, share your stories and collaborate on mission partnerships. November 3 at St. George's, Fredericksburg.
- Save the date for the diocesan Disaster Preparedness & Response Volunteer Day, November 17 at Aquia, Stafford. More details to come!
- 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:
- 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
10/17: Pub Night at Patrick Henry Pub, St. John's, Richmond
10/19: From Church Hill with Love Festival, St. John's, Richmond
10/20: Commemoration of George Washington as Vestryman, Pohick Church, Lorton
10/20: Annual Fall Bazaar, Our Saviour, Montpelier
10/20: Pam Rose Concert, Westover Church, Charles City
10/20: Fall Festival, St. Peter's in the Woods, Fairfax Station
10/20: Big Yard Sale & Chili Cook-Off, Grace Church, Goochland
10/20: Newcomer's Reception, St. Timothy's, Herndon
10/20: Harvest Supper, St. Timothy's, Herndon
10/21: Jazz Mass, St. James's, Richmond
10/21: Christian Education Series with Dr. Timothy Sedgwick, Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, Alexandria
10/21: Taste & See Alternative Worship, St. John's, Richmond
10/21: Candlelight Concert & Compline, St. Mary's, Arlington
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From Episcopal News Service
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ICRIBINKI
I Can't Remember It Because I Never Knew It
The winner of the Virginia State Fair brunswick stew competition was the Episcopal Church of the Creator in Mechanicsville! Congratulations to the Creator Stew Crew.
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