Diocesan Food Ministry Team
The newly formed diocesan Food Ministry Team, headed by Stephanie Roberts-Turner of Holy Comforter, Richmond, is working to build a network of churches involved in food pantries, community gardens, Meals on Wheels or any kind of food-related outreach. Learn more in their first newsletter, and reach out to Mary Anne Bryant ([email protected]) to get involved with this team and share your stories.
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Diocesan Events ECW Annual Meeting, Oct. 17 at Emmanuel, Harrisonburg Gathering under the theme, "Many Paths, One Journey; Many Ministries, One Hope," with special keynote speakers on the issue of human trafficking. New Clergy Orientation, Oct. 22 at Mayo House, Richmond. All clergy who have begun new ministries in the Diocese within the past 18 months, including the newly ordained and those who are transitioning from other dioceses, are invited to attend. 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.
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Need to Know
Doug Thomas of Christ Church, Winchester, has been appointed as the diocesan safety manager, charged with working with churches to develop a value-added safety program designed to help protect your congregation or organization's people and property. This service is free of charge to you and is sponsored by our insurance carrier, Church Insurance Company of Vermont, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Church Pension Group. You may reach Doug at 800-DIOCESE x1041 or [email protected].
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Church Calendar
10/9: Covenant Class, Christ Church, Alexandria 10/10: Yoga Class, St. John's, Richmond 10/11: National Coming Out Day Reception, Christ Church, Alexandria 10/11: Friday Night Out for Middle Schoolers, St. Stephen's, Richmond 10/11: Eyes on Richmond - Virginia Dept. of Transportation, St. Paul's, Richmond 10/11-10/13: Homecoming Celebration, St. Philip's, Richmond 10/12: Celebration of New Ministry, Immanuel, Old Church 10/12: Annual Fish Fry, Trinity, Arlington 10/12: Fall Treasures Extravaganza, Varina Church, Henrico 10/12: The Order of Daughters of the King Introduction Meeting, St. Stephen's, Culpeper 10/13: Blessing of the Animals, Immanuel, Old Church 10/13: Healthcare Reform Law Review Forum, Trinity, Arlington 10/13: Walking in the Spirit Pilgrimage, University of Richmond 10/13: Pumpkin Sale Opening, Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, Alexandria 10/14: Daily Prayer Vigil, Olivet, Alexandria 10/15: The Ministry of Hospitality - Faith & Immigration Adult Forum, Emmanuel, Harrisonburg
More Church Events
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Other Events
Members of Holy Comforter, Richmond, and St. John's, Centreville, will take part in the planning and execution of the Living Waters Summit from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond on Nov. 19. The Committee on Aging would like to encourage members of the Diocese to check out the 27th Annual Caregivers Conference on November 11, 2013. This event, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium, offers a great opportunity for attendees to speak with other caregivers, learn practical tips for the best ways to respond to certain behaviors and to learn more about available support options. More information and a registration form can be found here.
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