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Need to Know
- This morning the Supreme Court of Virginia is hearing the case for the Falls Church Anglican's appeal and the Diocese of Virginia's cross-appeal on whether the Diocese has a trust interest in the real and personal property of the Falls Church. A decision is expected in the first half of the year.
- The Diocese is pleased to welcome the Rev. Deacon Ed Jones as secretary and chief of staff. Ed will start his new work the week of March 25. Learn more.
- The Diocese is currently accepting applications for a staff officer for stewardship and congregational development. Know any good candidates? Help us spread the word!
- The Rev. Penny Bridges will be traveling to South Sudan in early April, and her host, the Bishop of Ezo, has suggested that his clergy would welcome gently used clerical collars and shirts. If you have clean items in good shape that you no longer need, please consider sending them to Penny at St. Francis Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066.
- Check out the most up-to-date list of churches in the Diocese involved in food ministries. If your church is not represented please contact Ashley Cameron at acameron@thediocese.net.
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Church Calendar
2/27: Lenten Meditation, Supper & Program, Holy Comforter, Richmond
2/27: Center - A Meditation Space for Lent, St. Paul's, Richmond
2/27: Wednesday in the Woods - Beatitudes for Today, St. Peter's in the Woods, Fairfax Station
2/27: Region IV Lenten Series - Is There a Science of Evil? Church of St. Clement, Alexandria
2/28: Stations of the Cross, Holy Comforter, Richmond
3/1: Stations of the Cross, St. John's, Warsaw
3/1: Stations of the Cross, St. Mary's, Arlington
3/2: Lenten Quiet Day, St. Paul's Memorial, Charlottesville
3/2: Give. Give it up. Give in. Give it over. Give it all. St. James', Leesburg
3/2: Thy Will Be Done - Fundraising Workshop, St. Peter's in the Woods, Fairfax Station
3/2: Lenten Quiet Day, Trinity, Arlington
3/2: Teaching Workshop with the Rev. Dr. Dwight J. Zscheile, Holy Comforter, Vienna
3/3: Choral Evensong, Christ Church, Alexandria
3/2: Healing Eucharist, Trinity, Arlington
3/3: Concert of Spiritual Refreshment, Emmanuel, Brook Hill, Richmond
3/3: Advanced Medical Directives - Fundraising Workshop, St. Peter's in the Woods, Fairfax Station
3/3: Evensong, St. Mary 's, Arlington
3/3: Religious Diversity - How Do We Approach It? St. Stephen's, Richmond
3/4: Lenten Study - Discerning the Word, Grace, Alexandria
3/5: Region III Lenten Series - The Work of Social Justice in Haiti, Trinity, Arlington
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Other Events
- 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. Download a flyer.
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Diocesan Events & Programs
The diocesan office of Christian Formation will host Youth Leader Connections, a new program featuring networking gatherings for youth leaders from across the Diocese, on Tuesday, March 5 at St. Stephen's, Richmond and on Thursday, March 7 at Grace Church, Alexandria. Both events will last from 6:30-8 p.m. Questions? Contact Mike Wade at mwade@thediocese.net.
Have you reserved your tickets for the Tallis Scholars? These world-renowned performers of contemporary and Renaissance music will bring two exclusive performances to Virginia as part of the Diocese's new Episcopal Arts Series: Tuesday, March 19 at the Falls Church, Falls Church and Wednesday, March 20 at St. James's, Richmond.
The Parish Youth Ministries Senior High Weekend will take place April 5-7 at Shrine Mont. Registration is now open.
Make plans to attend the Bishop's Spring Conference for Clergy & Lay Professionals, May 6-8 at Shrine Mont. Your congregation should receive more info in the mail this week. In the meantime, visit our website for info on our speaker, Michael Harvey, and theme, "Unlocking the Growth."
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