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September 4, 2013 
Diocesan Events

Jump Start Conference, Sept. 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.  

 

Youth Leader Connections, Sept. 17 at Trinity, Fredericksburg, and Sept. 19 at Church of Our Saviour, Charlottesville 

Gatherings to explore and discuss the challenges youth workers face in our diocese.  

 

Stewardship of Creation Conference, Sept. 21, Our Saviour, Charlottesville  

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

 

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

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

 

Fall Camp, Oct. 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, Oct. 25-26, Buck Mountain Church, Earlysville  

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

 

Bishop's Fall Clergy Retreat, Oct. 28, Shrine Mont  

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

 

Senior High Weekend, Nov. 8-10, Shrine Mont  

A gathering for high school students from across the Diocese.    

 

Correction: This week's Clergy Communiqué listed the incorrect date for the Retired Clergy Luncheon in Charlottesville. The luncheon will take place on Sept. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge. Another luncheon will take place Oct. 16 at Goodwin House, Alexandria

Need to Know  
The Diocese would like to wish a warm welcome to Megan-Drew Tiller, our new mission and outreach intern! Megan-Drew is a participant in Grace-on-the-Hill, the intentional living program sponsored by St. Andrew's, Richmond, and the Diocese. She can be reached at intern@thediocese.net.

Please keep those embarking on September mission trips in your prayers: St. Stephen's, Richmond, to Crisfield, Md. for Hurricane Sandy Relief (Sept. 11-13). If your church is not on this list, or corrections are necessary, please contact Megan-Drew Tiller at intern@thediocese.net.
Church Calendar 
  
9/8: Choral Evensong, St. John's, Centreville
9/8: Open House, Ministry Fair and Picnic, Christ Church, Alexandria
9/8: September 11 Unity Walk, Christ Church, Alexandria, at Washington Hebrew Congregation
9/8: Welcome Home Sunday, St. Timothy's, Herndon 
9/8: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Toddler Workshop, All Saints-Sharon Chapel, Alexandria
9/8: Homecoming Sunday & Festival of the Booths, St. Mary's, Arlington
9/8: Les Petits Chanteurs Performance, Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond
9/10: Les Petits Chanteurs Performance, St. James', Leesburg
9/10: The Ministry of Hospitality: Faith & Immigration Adult Education Class, Emmanuel, Harrisonburg
9/11: Taize Prayer Service, St. George's, Arlington

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Church Spotlight: Congo
Payer Vigil

Members of St. Peter's, Oak Grove, will host a prayer vigil for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m.  

 

This will be St. Peter's second prayer service for the Congo. To learn more about the Anglican Church in the area, check out these Episcopal News Service and Virginia Episcopalian articles.

 

"Anglican Church, School in Goma Severely Damaged in Missile Attacks"

 

"Switch Off Your Phones for Congo's Women"

 

"A 'Boundless Faith' in the Congo

 

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