The first gathering of Faith & Females in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia will take place Saturday, May 17, at St. James the Less, Richmond!  

This will be an opportunity for girls and women to come together to discuss some of the exciting programs and innovative ministries that we've been participating in - and to talk about how we can put our collective energies together in future efforts and programs. From our Women-to-Women partnership in the Congo, to the Episcopal Church Women's work against human trafficking, to the WomanKind meeting held at St. James's, Richmond, there's a huge amount of passion surrounding the issues of women and faith, and we thought it was time we put our heads together to share that excitement across the entire Diocese.  

Our goal for the day is to connect, collaborate and inspire. We'll share our stories, participate in worship with Bishop Susan Goff, join in conversation and make plans for the future. The idea here is to get a bunch of smart women in one place to talk about issues that matter to us, and the role they play in our faith formation. This will be a day of fun and thought-provoking conversation.

Where: St. James the Less Church, Ashland
When: Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Who: Girls (middle-school-age or older) and Women
Registration: There is no cost to attend; lunch will be provided (suggested $5 cash or check donation at the door). Space is limited. Please contact Kendall Martin at kmartin@thediocese.net to register. Please provide your name, whether you're a youth or adult representative, and your church or affiliation.

Questions? Contact Emily Cherry at echerry@thediocese.net, 800-DIOCESE x1021.