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Need to Know
- How is your church responding to help victims of Hurricane Sandy ? Are you making financial contributions, collecting goods for donation or joining in prayer? Share your stories with the Virginia Episcopalian magazine. Please contact Emily Cherry at echerry@thediocese.net.
- Learn more about the ministries we share together as a church community in this year's diocesan brochure, Setting God's Table. Your church should have received a packet of brochures, plus a pledge card, in the mail. You can also complete your pledge online. Questions? Please contact stewardship@thediocese.net.
- The Virginia Episcopalian magazine wants to know: How has your church changed your life? Share your responses - in prose, poetry or pictures - to be included in the Reader's Page feature of the magazine. Please contact Emily Cherry at echerry@thediocese.net.
- Dates for the 2013 season of diocesan summer camps at Shrine Mont are now available! Check out the camp website for more info. Registration will open in January. If you have questions or have never been to camp before, please contact Meg Schwarz at mschwarz@thediocese.net or 800-DIOCESE x1043.
- The Transition Ministry Office has released a newly updated version of the Search Process Booklet for churches seeking new clergy. The Search Process Booklet is available online.
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Diocesan Events
- This afternoon is your last chance to participate in a discernment gathering to discuss the future of diocesan camps at Shrine Mont. Join us at Grace Church, Kilmarnock today - Wednesday, November 14 - from 4:30-6 p.m. to share your thoughts on the future of camps. Hosted by Shrine Mont and the Diocese.
- This weekend brings a great opportunity to learn about potential mission trips for your congregation. Disaster Preparedness and Response Volunteer Day, November 17 at Aquia, Stafford, will help individuals prepare for potential disasters and provide information about potential disaster recovery missions, with a special focus on those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Learn more and register with Mary Anne Bryant at mabryant@thediocese.net.
- The 2012 Camp Reunion will take place on Saturday, December 29 from 1-4 p.m. at the Falls Church Episcopal, Falls Church. Please join us as we gather for fun, fellowship and, of course, singing to celebrate 2012 diocesan camps! For more information please contact Meg Schwarz at mschwarz@thediocese.net or 800-DIOCESE x1043.
- Save the date for Native American Ministry Day, November 8 on the Pamunkey Reservation.
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Church Calendar
11/14: Labyrinth & Taize Prayer Service, St. George's, Arlington
11/16-11/17: ECW Holiday Bazaar and Turkey Luncheon, Grace Church, Berryville
11/16-11/18: Men's Day Weekend, St. Philip's, Richmond
11/16-11/17: Heavenly Creations Art Show, St. James the Less, Ashland
11/17: The Suspicious Cheese Lords in Concert, St. Luke's, Alexandria
11/17: Holiday Bazaar & Auction, Emmanuel, Alexandria
11/17: The Light of the World Christmas Bazaar, St. Alban's, Annandale
11/18: Jazz Mass, St. James's, Richmond
11/18: Taste & See Alternative Worship, St. John's, Richmond
11/18: Bluegrass Sunday, St. Francis', Great Falls
11/18: Supporting Our Veterans Adult Forum, St. Francis', Great Falls
11/18: Peter Takacs Piano Recital, St. Patrick's, Falls Church
11/18: Taize Eucharist Service, Buck Mountain, Earlysville
11/18: Candlelight Concert and Sung Compline, St. Mary's, Arlington
11/20: Holy Thanksgiving Eucharist and Musical Offerings, Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond |
Other Announcements
The D.C. Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will host "Creating Worship that Works: A Forum on Clergy/Musician Relationships" at Virginia Theological Seminary on November 13 at 7 p.m. Contact Thomas Smith for more info: music.redeemer@verizon.net.
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218th Annual Council: Setting God's Table The website for the 218th Annual Council is now live and packed with useful information. We'll be gathering under the theme of "Setting God's Table" to look at the gifts we bring as a community to support our mission and ministry. Here's just a glimpse of what you need to know to prepare for the 2013 Council meeting. Check out the website for full details. Council will take place January 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Reston. Make plans to attend the Pre-Council Open Hearings, January 12 at Christ Church, Glen Allen. Registration is open and available online and as a mail-in form. Register by December 14 to receive the early-bird discount rate! Remember to make your lodging reservations separately with the Hyatt Regency Reston. Exhibitors should register by January 11. Submissions of nominations, resolutions, and canonical amendments should be made by January 10. Questions? Please contact Bill Martin at bmartin@thediocese.net.
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ICRIBINKI
I Can't Remember It Because I Never Knew It
Later this winter, the Diocese will add two now communications tools to our existing line-up. Stay tuned for details on the Clergy Communique newsletter and the DioDocs Blog for clergy and lay leaders!
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