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April 16, 2014
Diocesan Events & Info 

 

Bishop's Spring Conference - May 5-7
"And Press with Vigor On" is the theme of the annual conference for Clergy, Lay Professionals and Spouses that will take place at Shrine Mont. Susan Luff will be our keynote speaker, and the Rt. Rev. Filadelfo Oliviera Neto from the Diocese of Rio de Janeiro will be our special guest. Learn more and register.

*NEW* Jump Start Workshop - May 10
"Pursuing Renewal & Vitality in the Midst of Change" at All Saints, Richmond. Learn more.

Province III Small Church Conference - May 12-15

Held at Shrine Mont with keynote speakers Dent Davidson and Phyllis Tickle under the theme "Envisioning a Bright Future: Empowering the Small Church." Learn more.  

 

Eighth-Grade Weekend - May 16-18

PYM event at Shrine Mont. Learn more.  

 

Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows and Blessing of Oil of Chrism - May 17
Held at St. Barnabas', Annandale, St. Peter's, Richmond, and St. Paul's Memorial, Charlottesville. Learn more.    

 

Bishop's Jubilee - July 4-6 

Save the date for the Bishop's Jubilee at Shrine Mont. Contact Shrine Mont at  shrine@shentel.net or 540-856-2141 for package rates. 
Need to Know

Last week, we released an updated version of the Policy Manual for Abuse and Misconduct Prevention, which includes details about online misconduct prevention training. Learn more.

The Certificate of Election and Communicants in Good Standing forms are now due in the diocesan offices. Download the forms here.  

Got ink? We're working on a story for the Virginia Episcopalian magazine about the stories behind clergy tattoos. Care to share your story? Please contact Emily Cherry at echerry@thediocese.net.

  

The deadline for the submission of applications for the ECW scholarships is May 31. Full-time undergraduate students who are communicants of the Diocese of Virginia are eligible.  Learn more and download an application.

   

Learn more about accessing the 2014 resource documents from The Episcopal Network for Stewardship. The Diocese will host a live webcast of the June 6-7 TENS Conference - stay tuned for more info! 

Church Calendar 

4/16: Taizé Service, Christ Church, Alexandria
4/16: A Public Service of Healing, St. Andrew's, Arlington
4/16: Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing, Holy Comforter, Richmond
4/17: Maundy Thursday, St. John's, Richmond
4/17: Seder Supper, Christ Church, Millwood
4/17: Lenten Adult Inquirer's Class, Holy Comforter, Vienna
4/18: Good Friday Service, Christ Church, Millwood
4/18: Joint Service - Historic Christ Church & St. Paul's, St. Paul's, Alexandria
4/18: Walk the Labyrinth, Christ Church, Alexandria
4/18: Good Friday, St. John's, Richmond
4/18: Good Friday, The Falls Church, Falls Church
4/18: Good Friday - Quiet Day Service, St. Stephen's, Culpeper
4/18: Special Music for Good Friday, St. John's, McLean
4/18: Good Friday, St. James's, Richmond
4/19: The Great Vigil of Easter, The Falls Church, Falls Church
4/19: Easter Egg Hunt, St. John's, Richmond
4/19: Taizé Service, St. Andrew's, Burke
4/23: Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing, Holy Comforter, Richmond 

Bishop Johnston will join other clergy and lay preachers at St. Paul's, Richmond, on Good Friday for a series of reflections and sermons on the Gospel of Mark from 12-3 p.m.

More Church Events   

Other Events & Announcements

Richmond Hill is offering a special edition of its RUAH School of Spiritual Guidance for Clergy and Church Professionals. Virginia Theological Seminary will host e-Formation 2014: Faith formation for a connected, digital world, June 2-4. Connect with other Christian formation ministers, teachers, and communicators who are using technology in faithful, innovative ways. Learn more and register.

 

The Center for Liturgy and the Arts presents the 28th Annual Good Friday Gathering, Expressions of the Passion: The Individual, Society & Nature at the National Gallery on April 18, 12 p.m. There will be brief remarks about the artwork followed by a period of silent meditation. RSVP to ArtWithYou@aol.com or 703-941-9422.

 

The Association of Anglican Musicians will host a Clergy Day at Virginia Theological Seminary on June 18, with a special panel discussion and guest speaker the Rev. Dr. Francis Wade. The theme of the day will be "Clergy and Musicians: A Shared Ministry." Learn more and register.    

 

Save the date for these upcoming Shrine Mont events. Learn more at shrinemont.com.

  • Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting - May 17
  • Women's Retreat - May 30-June 1
  • Writing Workshop - June 27-29
  • Boomer Camp - July 12-15
  • Painting Creation Workshop - July 13-18 
    Holy Week:
Prayers & Events

Lord God, whose blessed Son our Saviour gave his body to be whipped and his face to be spit upon: Give us grace to accept joyfully the sufferings of the present time, confident of the glory that shall be revealed.

 

We're posting pics from diocesan churches of Holy Week events on social media. Follow along and share on Twitter and Facebook: #DOVHolyWeek .

 

Visit the Episcopal Church Tumblr for morning and evening prayers.     

 

Visit the Young Adult Service Corps blog for Lenten reflections from Keri Geiger and Ashley Cameron, volunteers from the Diocese of Virginia.   

 

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori released her annual Easter message.    

 

Experience a wide variety of the Episcopal Church's music and liturgy for Holy Week here. 

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