October 16, 2013

Diocesan Young Adult
Mission Trip to Haiti

Over the past two years, young adults from the Diocese of Virginia have formed a partnership with the young adults of St. Basil le Grand in Gonaives, Haiti. The 2014 trip will take place Jan. 4-9, and we're looking for a few good folks, ages 18-25, to join the team! Learn more, and contact Meg Schwarz in the diocesan Office of Christian Formation for more info: mschwarz@thediocese.net.

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.

Volunteer Day, Nov. 16, Aquia, Stafford

Training and discussion with the diocesan Disaster Preparedness & Response Ministry Team.

Need to Know

The 2013 Lay Compensation Reports are now available online. This year the Summary Report for all lay employees across the Diocese has been changed to include the number of employees at each position and range of hours. Of special interest are the ranges which show that lay employees working 20+ hours per week are not always receiving the pension benefit that they should.

Members of your diocesan staff are organizing a series of Advent reflections for 2014, and we need your help. If you would like to submit a reflection - in prose, prayer, poetry, song or original artwork - please contact Paris Ball at pball@thediocese.net. Stay tuned for more info!

Church Calendar

10/16: Covenant Class, Christ Church, Alexandria
10/17: Yoga Class, St. John's, Richmond
10/18: Scrapbooking Crop Fundraiser, St. Stephen's, Culpeper
10/19: Taize Service, St. Andrew's, Burke
10/19-10/20: Dried Flower Sale & House Tour, Trinity, Washington
10/19: Benefit Concert by the Countertop Ensemble, St. Luke's, Alexandria
10/19: Free Dental Clinic, St. Patrick's, Falls Church
10/19: Community Moonlight Labyrinth Walk, St. Michael's, Arlington
10/20: Mother's Union Service of Enrollment & Commissioning, Trinity, Arlington
10/20: The Splendor of Brass & Organ, St. Andrew's, Burke
10/20: Candlelight Concert & Compline, St. Mary's, Arlington
10/20: Facing Life Transitions with Faith, Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond
10/20: Evening Light, St. John's, Richmond
10/20: Organ Dedication Recital, Holy Comforter, Vienna
10/20: Out & About Potluck Brunch, Christ Church, Alexandria
10/20: New York Polyphony, Grace, The Plains
10/20: 20th Annual Pumpkin Sale, Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, Alexandria
10/20: Tempest Trio, St. Patrick's, Falls Church
10/21-10/23: Singing the Lord's Song - Life & Ministry in Retirement, Virginia Theological Seminary
10/22: The Thirteen Concert, St. Peter's, Port Royal
10/22: Spirituality & Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs, St. Gabriel's, Leesburg
10/23: An Evening with Rabbi Holzman , St. Timothy's, Herndon

More Church Events

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Other Events

Richmond Hill will host this year's Metro Richmond Clergy Convocation on Oct. 24 under the theme, "What is the State of Race in Metropolitan Richmond?" Discussions will focus on economic, demographic, social and employment situations in our area. Learn more and register.

Roslyn will host a Prayer Bead Workshop and Labyrinth Walk, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $35 and includes lunch, one prayer bead kit and materials. To sign up please contact Roslyn at 804-288-6045.

The Committee on Aging would like to encourage members of the Diocese to check out the 27th Annual Caregivers Conference on Nov. 11. More information and a registration form can be found here.

St. James's, Richmond, will host its sixth WomanKind gathering Feb. 7-8, with speakers Glennon Doyle Melton of Momastery.com and Nora Gallagher, author of The Moonlight Sonata at the Mayo Clinic.