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April 23, 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.

Province III Small Church Conference - Cancelled

 

Eighth-Grade Weekend - May 16-18

PYM event at Shrine Mont. Learn more.  

 

Faith & Females: Women's Ministries in the DOV - May 17

Opportunity for girls and women to discuss the intersection of women's issues and ministries and faith formation, at St. James the Less. Learn more.      

  

New Clergy Orientation, June 3 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.    

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

How does your church use online giving? Do you have a particular vendor that you recommend? Any success stories to share? We're compiling a set of online giving resources and would like to collect your feedback. Please contact Emily Cherry at echerry@thediocese.net.

The New York Times featured Bishop Johnston in an article this week about his friendship with the Rev. Tory Baucum of Truro Church. Learn more. 

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.
Church Calendar 

4/23: Parenting Skills Workshop, St. Bartholomew's, Richmond
4/24: Lenten Adult Inquirer's Class, Holy Comforter, Vienna
4/24: Stephen and Jim Bennett, guitar and piano, Holy Comforter, Richmond
4/26: Who is Jesus?, St. Stephen's, Richmond
4/26: QuinTango in concert, St. Luke's, Alexandria
4/26: Dale Martin, Biblical Scholar-in-Residence, St. Stephen's, Richmond
4/27: UNCSA Saxophone Quartet, Grace, The Plains
4/27: Earth Day Celebration, Holy Comforter, Richmond
4/27: Spring into Action for Congo, St. Stephen's, Richmond
4/27: Shakespeare in Song: A Celebration of Shakespearean Texts, Holy Comforter, Richmond
4/29: Lenten Program: Dr. Kate Sonderegger, St. Peter's in the Woods, Fairfax Station
4/30: Bible Study, Holy Comforter, Richmond 

More Church Events   

Other Events & Announcements

Clergy/Counselor certification training for PREPARE/ENRICH, a marriage/relationship inventory and education tool, will be offered May 29 at Dover Baptist Association. Learn more.

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 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 
Stay in Touch
804-643-8451, 800-DIOCESE
Fax 804-644-6928
Jump Start Workshop: "Pursuing Renewal & Vitality in the Midst of Change"

The Diocese of Virginia, in conjunction with the Episcopal Church Building Fund and All Saints, Richmond, invites you to a one-day workshop to address how your congregation can Jump Start itself to a more vibrant, vital, and authentic community of faith. Our speakers include:
  • The Rt. Rev. Susan Goff, bishop suffragan of the Diocese of Virginia
  • Julia Groom, president of Episcopal Church Building Fund
  • Sally O'Brian, vice president of Episcopal Church Building Fund
  • Garth Larcen, executive director and general manager of Positive Vibe Café
  • The Rev. Brent Melton, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church, Richmond

The workshop is an opportunity to think creatively about how to be a church of the future.  You will hear presentations that will produce urgency and hope by shedding light on your church's challenges and opportunities for mission.  And you will have the opportunity to engage with others who are eager to pursue a ministry of renewal and vitality in the midst of change.  We look forward to lay leaders and clergy from across the diocese joining in this important conversation.    

Registration includes all materials and lunch, catered by Positive Vibe Café.  

 

Register online.  

For more information on our speakers, check out our event page.

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