August 28, 2013

Fall Programming Spotlight

The season for special programs, workshops, conferences and adult forums is upon us. 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.

Deacons Colleague Group

The Deacons Colleague Group will meet at St.George's, Fredericksburg, at the following times:

September 14, 2013 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

October 12, 2013 - Retreat with Bishop Shannon, location TBD

November 16, 2013 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

December 14, 2013 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

January 23-25, 2014 - Annual Council

February 15, 2014 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

March 15, 2014 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

April 5, 2014 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

May 2014 - Tentative plan to meet during Spring Clergy Conference

June 21, 2014 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Need to Know

The Godly Play Training taking place September 21, October 12 and November 16th will be moving to Falls Church Presbyterian Church, 225 East Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. There are currently three spaces left and registration is open until September 18.

Church Calendar

8/29: National Cathedral Choristers Perform at Evensong, All Saints, Richmond
9/1: Celtic Evening Service, Buck Mountain Church, Earlysville
9/1: Blessing of the Backpacks, Christ Church, Alexandria
9/2: Financial Peace University, St. Paul's, Richmond
9/3: Christ Church Bridge Group, Christ Church, Alexandria
9/8: Open House, Ministry Fair and Picnic, Christ Church, Alexandria
9/8/: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Toddler Workshop, All Saints-Sharon Chapel, Alexandria
9/8: Welcome Home Sunday, St. Timothy's, Herndon
9/8: 9/11 Unity Walk, Christ Church, Alexandria, at Washington Hebrew Congregation
9/15: Jazz Mass of Remembrance and Renewal, Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria

More Church Events

Other Events

Les Petits Chanteurs And Chamber Ensemble of Holy Trinity Music School and Philharmonic Orchestra from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, will be performing Sunday, September 8 at 5 p.m. at Grace and Holy Trinity, Richmond.
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

Fax 804-644-6928

Submit an event or announcement to the e-Communique

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.

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.