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Diocesan Events & Programs - 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!
- 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!
- Be a part of Boomer Camp! This July 13-16 event is a fun and spiritually enriching experience for adults who need a break from the day-to-day rigors of life. Whether you are a summer camp veteran from way back or not, Boomer Camp offers time to regroup, restore, relax and recharge. The event will be led by the Rev. Herbert Jones and the Rev. Amelie A. Wilmer,with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beauty of Shrine Mont and fellowship with fellow campers. Cost of $260 per person (double occupancy, $280 single) includes program, meal and lodging.
- Save the date for Fall Camp! Sponsored by the Tri-Diocesan Council on Aging, Fall Camp will bring speaker Phyllis Tickle to Shrine Mont October 21-24. More details to come.
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Church Calendar
6/19: Welcome Summer Concert, St. James's, Richmond
6/20: Commemoration Service for Grace Arents, St. Andrew's, Richmond
6/22: North Carolina Boys' Choir Performance, St. Barnabas', Annandale
6/22: Celebration of New Ministry, Kingston Parish, Mathews
6/22: An Evening with Australian Pop/Rock Artist Anthony Snape, Westover Church, Charles City
6/22: Historic Sanctuary Tours, St. Peter's, Oak Grove
6/25: Pastoral Care Forum, St. Mark's, Richmond
6/29: BBQ & Bluegrass Festival, St. Stephen's, Heathsville
6/30-7/4: Heavenly Heroes Vacation Bible School, Calvary, Front Royal
More Church Events
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Other News & Events
- The University of Richmond will host 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 Virginia Institute on Pastoral Care will offer a small group counseling session for clergy women of all faiths, every Monday from 12-1:30 p.m. this summer at St. Mary's Hospital. For additional information contact Dr. Sandy Hamilton or Rev. Kristin Francisco at 804-282-8332 or shamilton@vipcare.org.
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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 robin@fetsch.com or 703-532-8819.
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St. Martin's, Williamsburg in the Diocese of Southern Virginia will offer a Godly Play Teacher Training on August 3. Learn more.
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Spotlight on Shrine Mont Camps
A View From the Mountain
Follow along with the goings-on at Shrine Mont Camps on our brand new blog, A View from the Mountain.
We'll be updating the blog every week, all summer long, with pictures, stories and more. Don't miss out on the fun!
Feasibility Study
Shrine Mont and the Diocese have partnered together to explore how best to support Shrine Mont Camps over the next 50 years - and we need your help. Next month, you'll receive an electronic survey as part of our feasibility study in this process. We hope you'll share your feedback with us!
You can stay up-to-date with the news and information about this camp discernment process by signing up for our newsletter.
Get Involved
As we move toward a feasibility study to explore the possibility of a diocesan-wide capital campaign, we're looking for volunteers to get involved and support these efforts. If you're interested in getting involved, please let us know by completing this online form.
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