August 21, 2013

Fall Programming Spotlight

It's only August 21 and already fall calendars are packed with special programs, workshops, conferences and adult forums. Here's a look at some of the upcoming diocesan-wide events. Registration is open for all of these programs, so reserve your spot now!

Jump Start Conference, September 14, Church of the Resurrection, Alexandria

An innovative look at church health and vitality, in partnership with the Diocese and the Episcopal Church Building Fund.

Stewardship of Creation Conference, September 21, Our Saviour, Charlottesville

A special interfaith gathering with a focus on the challenge of food sustainability.

Diocesan Youth Day of Service, October 5, St. Thomas, McLean

A time for youth to participate in a hands-on service project and learn about outreach.

Fall Camp, October 21-24, Shrine Mont

The annual retreat from the Tri-Diocesan Council on Aging, with keynoter Phyllis Tickle.

Seeing the Face of God in Each Other, October 25-26, Buck Mountain Church, Earlysville

Anti-racism training with the Committee on Race & Reconciliation.

Bishop's Fall Clergy Retreat, October 28, Shrine Mont

A retreat to explore spirituality in leadership, led by all three bishops.

Senior High Weekend, November 8-10, Shrine Mont

A gathering for high school students from across the Diocese.

Need to Know

We want to know how Shrine Mont Camps have made a difference in your lives, and we want to share those stories with the Diocese. Please take a moment to visit and post your camp reflection, story or memory at the Shrine Mont Camps Facebook page, or send an email to Kirk Gibson, Shrine Mont development director, at cgibson@shentel.net. Thank you!
Calling all those involved with ministry in Haiti: We are trying to learn what regions and congregations are doing in Haiti in an attempt to share resources that can enable our ministries. Please e-mail Marian Windel at marian_1782@cvalink.com with information about ministry you are involved in. What are you doing? How long have you been doing it? Who all is involved? Also send the name of a contact person. We hope to get together from time to time, either in person or by conference call, to share what is happening in Haiti.

Church Calendar

8/24: Historic Sanctuary Tours, St. Peter's Oak Grove
8/26: Financial Peace University, St. Paul's, Richmond
8/29: National Cathedral Choristers Perform at Evensong, All Saints, Richmond

More Church Events

Other Events

Westminster Canterbury Richmond will host a workshop on practical ministry to people with dementia for clergy and lay leaders on September 26. To register, please contact Vanessa Perry at vperry@wcrichmond.org.
Richmond Hill will host the 2013 Metro Richmond Clergy Convocation on October 24. More details to come.
Province III will host an Evangelism Conference, October 25-26 in Martinsburg, W.Va. More details to come!

The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

804-643-8451, 800-DIOCESE

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GoTaP Consulting Events

GoTaP Consulting is pleased to offer creative annual giving workshops, aimed at providing you with everything you need to develop an inspiring narrative budget and an effective campaign. The workshop will focus on communication, relationship building and financial capacity.

Mon., Aug. 26 - St. Christopher's, Springfield
Tues., Aug. 27 - Leeds, Markham
Tues., Sept. 10 - Christ Church, Spotsylvania
Wed., Sept. 11 - Holy Comforter, Richmond

Workshops will be held from 6-9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring dinner if you do not have time to eat before the workshop begins. There is a charge of $25 per person for the first three people; there is no charge for the fourth person from each church.

The workshops are open to all churches and we encourage each church to send three to four people. The workshops are being partially funded by the Diocese of Virginia's Bishop Peter James Lee Endowment for Small Church Revitalization, benefiting churches with an average Sunday attendance of less than 200.

Please register in advance. Contact Frances Caldwell to register at: fcaldwell@GOTAPconsulting.com or 804-248-6432, or visit www.facebook.com/GOTAPConsulting for more info.