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Need to Know
- We need your contributions for the next issue of the Virginia Episcopalian magazine! Please contact Emily Cherry at echerry@thediocese.net to submit any of the following items.
- Reader's Page: When did you know that you had found a church home? Send us your responses - in prose, poetry, prayer or pictures.
- Photo Spotlight: We're looking for photos of (1) your Shrove Tuesday and Lenten events and programs, and (2) your church steeples. Both will be featured in photo spreads in the spring issue.
- Are you or your congregation involved in prison ministry in any way? Share your story with the Virginia Episcopalian magazine! Please contact Ashley Cameron at acameron@thediocese.net.
- Members of Council: If you have not already done so, please take a moment to share your feedback on your Council experience in this short survey.
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Please keep those with February mission trips in your prayers: Christ Church, Glen Allen to Haiti, February 5 - 11; St. Stephen's, Richmond to the Dominican Republic, February 16-23; St. James', Leesburg to Honduras, February 16-23; St. James's, Richmond to New Orleans, February 17-23. If your church is taking a mission trip in February and you are not included on this list, please contact Ashley Cameron at acameron@thediocese.net.
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Grant deadlines are quickly approaching! United Thank Offering (UTO) is due THIS Friday, February 8. A one-page inquiry for Mustard Seed Grants is due Friday, February 15. Click here for more information.
- View the presiding bishop's Lenten message.
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Diocesan Events
- The Diocese of Virginia will host two performances by the Tallis Scholars, the world-renowned Renaissance vocal music choir: Tuesday, March 19 at the Falls Church, Falls Church and Wednesday, March 20 at St. James's, Richmond, as part of the new Episcopal Arts Series. Reserve your tickets today!
- Churches are invited to celebrate World Mission Sunday on February 10. Download a bulletin insert to use in your congregation.
- Mr. Chuck McCoart, formerly a Roman Catholic priest, will be received as a priest in the Episcopal Church on Saturday, February 9 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Aidan's, Alexandria. The Rt. Rev. Edwin Gulick will preside.
- The Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston will ordain Emmetri Monica Beane, Carey Dougherty Chirico, Holly Anne Hanback, William Harrison Higgins IV, Edward Wilson Jones, Kathryn Pauline Haney Thomas and Danny Stewart Wilmoth to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, February 23 at All Saints', Richmond.
- Save the Date: The Episcopal Church Women will host a Lenten quiet day on Thursday, March 21 at Roslyn with the Bishop Goff as leader. Learn more and register.
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Church Calendar
2/9: Lace & Grace Tea, St. Thomas', McLean
2/9: In Love with Music Concert, Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond
2/9: JUBA-lee Gala and Live Auction, St. Francis', Great Falls
2/10: Forgotten Testament, Holy Comforter, Richmond
2/12: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Holy Comforter, Richmond
2/12: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, St. Timothy's, Herndon
2/12: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, St. John's, Arlington
2/12: Mardi Gras, St. John's, Warsaw
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Other Events
- Join a group of pilgrims from St. James's, Richmond as they walk the last 85 miles of "the Way of St. James" in northwestern Spain, Sept. 19 - 28, 2013. Contact the Rev. Mark Cooper (markcooper1966@gmail.com) or the Rev. Ann Dieterle (anndieterle@doers.org) with questions.
- The Virginia chapter of the Leadership Program for Musicians will host a one-day workshop: "The Music of the Spheres: Choral Anthems from Hymnals and Beyond," March 9 at Holy Comforter, Richmond. Register for $45 before February 28 by sending names and checks to Nellwyn Beamon, Church of the Ascension, 405 Talbot Hall Rd., Norfolk VA 23505. The late registration fee is $60.
- The Haiti Connection 2013 Conference will be held April 10-12 in Port-au-Prince. Click here to find more details and registration information.
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From Repentance to Reconciliation
On Saturday, February 16, members of the Diocese will join together at St. George's, Fredericksburg at 10 a.m. in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. This event will include a litany of repentance, led Bishop Johnston, and a Celebration of Hope led by the presiding bishop, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori.
In preparation for this event, Bishop Jefferts Schori has issued a letter to the Diocese of Virginia asking that we join in prayer.
Youth and children of the Diocese are invited to participate in a group dance at this event! Participants should watch the choreography (posted on YouTube with music and without music) and arrive at St. George's at 8 a.m. on Saturday, February 16 for rehearsal. Please wear a white shirt and black pants!
Clergy will not vest and are encouraged to sit with their parishioners.
Visit St. George's website for more details.
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50 Years of Shrine Mont Camps
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