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Virginia LARCUM Conference, Dec. 6-7, Christ Church, Winchester, and Other Locations
Living out the LARCUM Convenant: The Reception of the Vatican II by the Churches presented by the Most Rev. Dr. Frank T. Griswold III.
Ordination to the Priesthood, Dec. 14, St. Christopher's, Springfield
God willing, Bishop Johnston will ordain Elizabeth Ann Locher, Connor Jackson Newlun and Ann-Harris Truitt. Clergy: red stoles.
Native American Ministry Day, Dec. 14, Pamunkey Tribe Reservation
Join Chief Kevin Brown and members of the diocesan Native American Ministry Team on the reservation. Contact Jean Mary Taylor (queenie6@shentel.com).
Shrine Mont Camps Reunion, Dec. 21, All Saints', Richmond
A day of fun for campers and counselors.
Young Adult Mission Trip to Haiti, Jan. 4-9
Building on the partnership with St. Basil le Grand in Gonaives; for young adults ages 18-25.
Ordination to the Priesthood, Feb. 8, St. Thomas', Richmond
God Willing, Bishop Johnston will ordain Jeffery David "Rock" Higgins. Clergy: red stoles.
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Need to Know
The Diocese of Virginia has a special fund of $4,500 available for grants to churches which are starting or continuing a food ministry. We have several $500 remaining! If you would like to be considered for a grant, please submit a request (one page or less) by e-mail to Buck Blanchard, director of Mission and Outreach, at bblanchard@thediocese.net by Dec. 6. The website for the 219th Annual Council, Jan. 23-25, 2014 in Richmond, is now live. Visit the site to register and make your hotel reservations. Register by Dec. 20 to receive the early bird discount!
Applications for the Episcopal Church 2013 Jubilee Ministry grants are now being accepted. A Jubilee Ministry is one whose mission work affects the lives of those in need, addressing basic human needs and justice issues. The deadline to apply is Dec. 13. For more information, see this announcement from the Episcopal Church or check out their Facebook page. If your church is going on a mission trip this month or next, please e-mail Megan-Drew Tiller in the Office of Mission and Outreach ( intern@thediocese.net) so that we can add you to our prayer list! In the last month, four churches in the Diocese have taken mission trips to Haiti. Many support the Haiti Micah Project, and other churches have parish-to-parish ministries with churches there. How is your church involved in ministry with Haiti? Please send your stories and photos to Megan-Drew Tiller in the Office of Mission and Outreach ( intern@thediocese.net). The second cycle of the Bible Challenge, the year-long challenge to read the Bible to completion, is about to come to an end. The third cycle will begin later in 2014, so stay tuned for more info!
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Church Calendar
12/5: Community Forum on Integrating Children with Learning Disabilities into Families & Congregations, Paxton Manor, Leesburg, with St. Gabriel's
12/5: Art Class, St. Paul's, Hanover
12/6: Church Hill Vespers, St. John's, Richmond
12/7: Experiencing Advent Then & Now, Buck Mountain, Earlysville, with Good Shepherd of the Hills, Boonesville
12/7: Pathway to Peace, St. James', Leesburg
12/7-8: Alternative Gift Fair & Secret Bazaar, Holy Comforter, Vienna
12/7: Oysters & Oldies, St. Stephen's, Heathsville at Historic Roanoke Farm
12/7: "At Christmas the Heart Goes Home" Concert, Westover Church, Charles City
12/8: Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols, Holy Comforter, Richmond
12/8: The Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols and Reception, Christ Church, Alexandria
12/8: 23rd Annual Messiah Sing-Along, St. Peter's, Arlington
12/8: Irish Fiddle Band, St. Alban's, Annandale
12/8: Advent Lessons & Carols, Good Shepherd, Burke
12/9: Holiday Memorial Service, St. Stephen's, Richmond
12/9: Centering Prayer Group, St. Anne's, Scottsville
12/10: Yoga Class, St. Paul's, Hanover
12/10: Spirituality & Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs, St. Gabriel's, Leesburg
More Church Events
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Roslyn Clergy Retreats Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond is pleased to offer complimentary overnight retreats to clergy in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, available Jan. 13-16 and April 21-24 in 2014. Offered at no cost to all Episcopal clergy of the Diocese of Virginia and their spouses, this mid-week retreat is a great opportunity for reflection and rest. Meals are included. A spiritual director will be on-site during the retreat, which is made possible by generous gifts to Roslyn's Program Fund. Please contact Roslyn at at 800-477-6296 or info@roslyncenter.orgto make a reservation.
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