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May 21, 2014
Diocesan Events & Info
 

Episcopal Church Women Spring Meeting - May 22, St. Martin's, Richmond

Gathering under the theme, "Many Paths, One Journey; Many Gifts, Much Mercy." 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. Learn more and register.

Bishop Susan's Day with Women Priests - June 4, Roslyn, Richmond  

Through stories, music, prayer and movement, participants will explore how we are called and empowered by the Spirit to Transform Conflict. Learn more.

  

TENS Stewardship Conference - June 6-7, Emory University, Atlanta 

The Diocese is co-sponsor of this conference for clergy and bishops who want to engage and explore the various facets of shaping a culture of stewardship in their congregation and diocese. Learn more and register.    


TENS Conference Webcast - June 6-7 and June 28 

View the webcast portion of this year's TENS Conference from Atlanta at Mayo House, Richmond, on June 6-7 and at St. Stephen's, Culpeper, on June 28. Learn more.

 
Ordination to the Diaconate - June 7, St. Paul's, Richmond

God willing, Bishop Johnston will celebrate the ordination of Katherine Hahn Byrd, Judith Webb Davis, Andrew Ryan Guffey, Elizabeth Franklin Keeler, Whitney Blythe Kirby, Eugene Hamilton LeCouteur II and George Willis Logan Jr. Learn more.

 

Diocesan Annual Giving Workshops  
Members of the Diocesan Committee on Stewardship will facilitate workshops on annual giving using The Episcopal Network for Stewardship's 2014 materials, "Walking the Way."  The first workshop will take place June 21 at St. James', Warrenton. For other dates, visit the diocesan events calendar.
 

 

Diocesan Planned Giving Workshop - July 12, Grace, Kilmarnock  

Facilitated by Karl Mattison,  executive director of the Presbyterian Endowment Education & Resource Network, this workshop will discuss how planned gifts to the church help ensure a future that will help serve as a testament of your values for generations.  Learn more. 

 

EfM Mentor Training - July 27-29, Roslyn, Richmond
All Education for Ministry mentors, or those interested in becoming an EfM mentor, are invited to attend. Learn more. 
Need to Know

The diocesan Disaster Preparedness & Response ministry team is looking for some new members and volunteers! Interested? The next meeting will take place at Aquia, Stafford, on May 24 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Please contact Dan Wilmoth with questions or to RSVP: [email protected] or 703-372-5222.

The food bank at Buck Mountain Church, Earlysville, was recently featured in this NBC29 newscast. Congratulations, Buck Mountain! 
Church Calendar 

5/21: Parenting Skills Workshop,  St. Bartholomew's, Richmond
5/23: Violin & Piano Recital, Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond
5/24: Holy Comforter at Viva Vienna!, Historic Vienna
5/24: Annual Strawberry Festival, St. Stephen's, Heathsville
5/25: Cople Parish's 350th anniversary, Yeocomico Church
5/25: Organ Recital & Reception, St. James', Warrenton
5/25: Taize Contemplative Worship, Holy Comforter, Vienna
5/25: Salute to the Dogs of War, Gazebo on the Village Commons



More Church Events   

Other Events & Announcements
 
Celebrate the Ministry of All Women on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of Women's Ordination with the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania at Temple University in Philadelphia, July 26. Learn more.

The Northern Neck Food Bank will be gleaning every Saturday starting June 14 at Parker Farms in Westmoreland County. Contact [email protected] or 804-580-1567 to schedule a group to glean.

"American's Best Storytellers" is coming to Richmond, May 30 - June 1. In addition to nationally acclaimed storytellers, the event will host local storytellers, including the Rev. Melanie Mullen of St. Paul's, Richmond. Net proceeds from the event will go to Stop Hunger Now

 

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Gearing Up for Camp Season

We're busy gearing up for a summer of fun at Shrine Mont Camps - and space is still available in many of our programs!

Love the great outdoors? Consider Explorers' Camp.

Looking for something for all ages? Check out Family Camp.

Looking for a service opportunity? Senior High Youth Conference might be the right fit.

Scholarship assistance is available! Visit the Shrine Mont Camps website for more info. 
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