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April 24, 2013 
Need to Know   
  • The Diocese will award over $120,000 in mission and outreach grants this year through the Mustard Seed Fund. Learn more
  • Share your photos with the Virginia Episcopalian: The photo spread for the next issue of the magazine will feature notable and historic church graveyards and grave markers. Please send your photos, along with photographer credit and a short description, to Emily Cherry ([email protected]) by May 15. 
  • The deadline for applications for the annual scholarships awarded by the Episcopal Church Women is May 31.  Visit the ECW website for the application.
  • The Diocese is currently receiving applications for a general administrative assistant to provide staff support, particularly for the offices of communications and transition ministry. Learn more.   

  • Calling all nurses! Shrine Mont Camps are in need of RNs or LPNs to work one- or two-week sessions this summer, with compensation. Please contact Paris Ball for more info: [email protected].   
  • The e-mail address published in the Spring Virginia Episcopalian article about the St. Peter's, Arlington Love Quilt Project was incorrect. To learn more about this ministry, please contact [email protected].  
Diocesan Events & Programs  
  • The Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop, and the Most Rev. Anders Wejryd of the Church of Sweden will hold a seminar on climate change at St. John's Church Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C., May 1-2. Bishop Johnston will attend the keynote event, "Sustaining Hope in the Reality of a Climate Change," and invites members of the Diocese to join him for this part of the seminar on May 1 from 7-9 p.m. RSVP to Amy Williams by April 26: [email protected]
  • Join the Stewardship of Creation Committee for their next meeting on Saturday, May 4, 2013 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at Church of our Saviour, Charlottesville.  We will be providing updates on general "Creation Care" topics, hear from our ecumenical partners and continue our planning for our annual conference on September 21 (also at Church of our Saviour).  Questions?  E-mail Craig Dubishar, chair, at [email protected].
  • Time is running short to register for the Bishop's Spring Conference for Clergy, Lay Professionals and Spouses, May 6-8 at Shrine Mont. Learn more. Attendees may also register for Prevention of Sexual Misconduct workshops, which will take place prior to the conference on May 6. Please register separately for these trainings. 
  • The Spring Clergy Orientation for clergy new to the Diocese within the past 18 months will take place at the diocesan offices at Mayo House in Richmond May 28.  Learn more and register online.   
  • Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond will host an Education for Ministry Open House on May 1 at 6 p.m. Additionally, Education for Ministry mentor training will take place

    July 28-30 at Roslyn.  All training events will feature information and training on the new materials to be introduced to all EfM groups beginning in September. Mentor who need to re-accredited, or new mentors interested in leading a group, are encouraged to attend.  Information can be found at www.efmvirginia.com or by contacting the diocesan EfM coordinator, Wendy Gayle, at [email protected].

Church Calendar

4/27: An Evening with Robbin Thompson, Westover Church, Charles City
4/27: Film Screening for World Malaria Day, St. Andrew's, Richmond
4/28: Annual Woman's Day Program, St. Philip's, Richmond
4/28: Taize Contemplative Service, Holy Comforter, Vienna
4/28: EfM "Sampling," St. Andrew's, Richmond
4/28: Hope & Resurrection Fundraising Event, Christ Church, Glen Allen
5/1: Mental Health First Aid Course, St. Thomas', Richmond
5/4: Community Fair, St. Paul's, Bailey's Crossroads
5/4: Old Church Garden Fair, Immanuel, Old Church
5/4: Farmers Market Opening Day, St. Stephen's, Richmond 

More Church Events 
Other Events
   

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) will host its annual conference July 11-12 in Salt Lake City around the theme "Flourish in Faith." Learn more and register.  


Episcopal Church Women Meeting
 
The Spring 2013 meeting of the Episcopal Church Women will convene on Thursday, May 23 at St. Mary's, Whitechapel. The theme of this year's meeting is "Many Paths, One Journey; Many Challenges, Going Home." Keynote speaker Joshua Bailey is co-founder and CEO of the Gray Haven, an organization based in Richmond that provides needed services to victims of human trafficking.

The Rev. Torrence Harman, rector of St. Mary's, will guide the group in a study of how to weave spiritual responsibilities into our personal journeys. If weather permits, participants may also walk the outdoor labyrinth.

Access more information and registration materials online.

Young Adult Intern Program

Are you a young adult who wants to gain valuable work experience while engaging in community? St. Andrew's School, the Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School, the Peter Paul Development Center, the William Byrd Community House, Grace & Holy Trinity Church and the Diocese of Virginia will all serve as host work sites for the inaugural, 2013-2014 season of Grace-on-the-Hill, a brand new initiative from St. Andrew's Church, Richmond and the Diocese.  

 

Grace-on-the-Hill is a 10-month residential program during which 5-6 interns live together in intentional Christian community following a Rule of Life grounded in common prayer and meals, simplicity, and service in an urban environment.  Residents work about 25 hours a week on staff in a local non-profit organization, school or church ministry, and have time each week dedicated to spiritual reflection, vocational discernment and leadership formation.

 

Grace-on-the-Hill is currently receiving applications. Learn more and help us spread the word! 

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