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June 12, 2013 
Need to Know  
  • Kendall Martin has joined the bishop's staff this week as general administrative assistant, providing support to the offices of communications and transition ministry. A member of St. Thomas', Richmond, Martin comes to the Diocese from Briefings Media Group, where she most recently served as production/circulation manager. Please join us in welcoming her to the diocesan team! You can reach Kendall at [email protected], 800-DIOCESE x1029.      
  • Check out the newly updated Mission & Outreach Resources page on the diocesan website. You'll find the most up-to-date short-term mission handbook full of helpful forms, tips and other information. 
Diocesan Events & Programs  
  • It's not too late to apply for a fantastic opportunity for young adults in Richmond starting this fall. Grace-on-the-Hill is an initiative that will bring together interns to live and work together in intentional community, sponsored by St. Andrew's Church, Richmond in partnership with the Diocese.  Find out more and help us spread the word to potential applicants!  
  • The Episcopal Church Foundation will host two workshops at Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond, this Saturday, June 15. Learn about capital campaigns and planned giving programs. Learn more and register.    
  • Join friends new and old for the annual Bishop's Jubilee, which brings first-rate musical acts to Shrine Mont for a festival of fun, July 5-7! Learn more and reserve your spot for the Jubilee today!   

Church Calendar

6/12: Welcome Summer Concert, St. James's, Richmond
6/12: Taiz� Prayer Service, St. George's, Arlington
6/15: ECF Planned Giving/Capital Campaign Workshop, Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond
6/16: Evening Light, St. John's, Richmond
6/19: Welcome Summer Concert, St. James's, Richmond
6/20: Commemoration Service for Grace Arents, St. Andrew's, Richmond 

More Church Events 
Other News & Events   
  • The University of Richmond will be host to a special seminar on pastoral leadership in congregational music, July 14-16. Sponsored by the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada, this program brings world class leaders to Virginia for skill-building workshops, networking and more. Registration fee of $190 includes housing and meals (or $100 commuter fee). Learn more and register now!  
  • The Falls Church Episcopal is pleased to announce a fall Pilgrimage to Israel.  Led by the Reverend Cathy Tibbetts, this small group will visit the most important places of Jesus' ministry. For information and a brochure, please contact Robin Fetsch at [email protected] or 703-532-8819.

  • St. Martin's, Williamsburg in the Diocese of Southern Virginia will offer a Godly Play Teacher Training on August 3. Learn more


Essential Building Dimensions: Christian Formation Special Event 

 

The Diocese of Southern Virginia and the Diocese of Maryland have partnered together to host "Essential Building Dimensions," a program for formation leaders in the Episcopal Church.  

 

Are you a Christian formation leader? Are you seeking collegial support, or interested in mentoring programs? Join your colleagues on Friday, August 23-24 at Virginia Theological Seminary for group discussions on spiritual wellness, digital communications and more.  

 

Registration is $100 and includes an overnight stay at VTS, plus meals and materials. This group meets six times a year, and will hold another gathering in October. Stay tuned for more info!

 

Register by July 31 to reserve your spot

Fifty Years of Shrine Mont Camps 
 
Shrine Mont and the Diocese are about to embark on a feasibility study in July to prepare for the future of Shrine Mont Camps - and we need your help! Please sign up to receive our e-mail newsletter and feasibility study.
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