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January 15, 2014
Diocesan Events & Info   

Stewardship of Creation Committee Meeting - Jan. 18
At St. Stephen's, Catlett. Open to all. Learn more.

International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Jan. 18-25
Under the theme, "Has Christ Divided Us?" Learn more.

219th Annual Council - Jan. 23-25
More details below.

Episcopal Day at the State Capitol - Jan. 23  

Meet with the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and delegates. Learn more and register.

 

Mission Lunch at Council - Jan. 24

We'll discuss updates from South Sudan, the Congo Women to Women's program and diocesan food ministries. Have more questions or discussion topics? Contact Buck Blanchard, bblanchard@thediocese.net. RSVP to Mary Anne Bryant, mabryant@thediocese.net. Cost: $20/person (subsidized by Office of Mission & Outreach). 

 

Ordination to the Priesthood - Feb. 8 

For Jeffery David "Rock" Higgins. Clergy: red stoles. St. Thomas', Richmond. Learn more.   

Need to Know - Annual Council  

Hotel Reservations
The deadline for lodging reservations has passed. If you have not yet reserved a room, please contact the Marriott (804-643-3400) or the Hilton Garden Inn (804-344-4300) directly to inquire about availability.
 

Resolution, Canonical Amendments and Nominations  

The deadline for submissions/nominations has passed. After Jan. 8, all submissions/nominations must be made from the floor of Council. To submit a resolution or amendment, you must provide 600 paper copies, and the resolution or amendment must be accepted by a two-thirds vote from Council members.   

 

Packet of Council Materials Available
The initial packet of Council materials was made available online on Thursday. A second packet of Council materials will be available on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the afternoon.

Registration
Advance registration is now closed. To register onsite, please bring the completed registration form with you to Council, along with payment by check. 

Awards Nominations

Today is the last day to submit a nomination for diocesan awards! Award nominations are being accepted for the Bishop's Outreach Award (for groups), the Harriet "Happy" Pullman Award (for individuals in mission and outreach) and the Biggar-Power Award for Ministry with the Aging. Learn more.  

 

Get Tweeting

We'll be live-tweeting the action from the floor of Council, and we invite you to do the same: #VaCouncil. 

 

Church Handouts

If your church or organization has a small handout you would like to make available to Council attendees, you may place it on the handout table, located in the registration area.   

 

Eucharist Offering

The offering from the Council Eucharist will benefit the Diocese of Peshawar, Pakistan.  

Church Calendar  
1/15: New Covenant Class, Christ Church, Alexandria
1/18: Taize Service, St. Andrew's, Burke
1/19: Evening Light, St. John's, Richmond
1/19: Zachary Johnson Guitar Concert, St. George's, Fredericksburg
1/19: Martin Luther King Jr. Evensong, St. James's, Richmond
1/19: Candlelight Concert & Compline, St. Mary's, Arlington

More Church Events  

Time to Register for Shrine Mont Camps

Camper registration is now live! Reserve your camper's spot today.

Applications for all staff positions are now available. We're hiring counselors, nurses, chaplains and support staff. In addition, we're looking for a few great camp directors for Senior High Youth Camp, Explorers' Camp and Music & Drama Camp. Visit the Camp Employment page for all the info you need - and help us spread the word to potential candidates!  
United Thank Offering Grants

Information for United Thank Offering Grant applications is now available online.

Grants applications should be submitted by Feb. 10 to Mary Anne Bryant at mabryant@thediocese.net.  
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