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May 28, 2014
Diocesan Events & Info
 

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. 
Church Calendar 

5/28: Parenting Skills Workshop,  St. Bartholomew's, Richmond
5/28: Healing and Holy Eucharist Service, St. Stephen's, Culpeper
5/29: Ascension Day Service, St. Bartholomew's, Richmond
5/29: Ascension Day Choral Evensong, St. Paul's, Alexandria
5/30: Yard Sale and Silent Auction, Calvary, Front Royal
5/30: A Day in the Country, Historic Lamb Creek's Church, King George
5/31: Sounds of Pohick, Pohick, Lorton
6/1: Olivet Heritage Day & Homecoming, Olivet, Alexandria
6/1: Choral Evensong, Aquia, Stafford
6/1: Care of Creation Youth Gathering, Pony Pasture, Richmond
6/1: Special Guest - Pere Frantz Cole, St. George's, Fredericksburg
6/1: Jazz Eucharist, St. James's, Richmond
6/1: Evensong, Emmanuel, Harrisonburg


More Church Events   

Other Events & Announcements
 
On behalf of Bishop Johnston, the Rt. Rev. Dixie C. Taclobao, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Philippines, will ordain the Rev. Bernard Yu Yung to the sacred order of priests on Saturday, May 31, at St. Stephen's Parish, Manila, Philippines.

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.    

The Episcopal Service Corps is a network of young adult service programs across the United States. ESC provides opportunities for young adults to spend a year working for social justice, deepening spiritual awareness, discerning vocation and living in community. June 2 is the deadline for applications for the year beginning in Fall 2014. For more information, visit www.episcopalservicecorps.org.

 
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 carolyn@nnfb.org 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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DOV Online Resources

We're busting at the seems with some brand new online resources for you to check out!

If you missed the Bishop's Spring Conference for Clergy, Lay Professionals and Spouses, you can find a roundup of resources and materials from Susan Luff's presentation, as well as the breakout workshops, on the DioDocs blog.

The Office of Stewardship and Congregational Development is hosting a webcast of the TENS Stewardship workshop and a series of annual and planned giving workshops. Check out the Diodocs blog for a full listing.

Have you seen the new DOV Media page? In addition to our Flickr photo gallery, we will be posting videos, our own podcast channel and audio files from diocesan services and events.

Are there any resources or webinars you'd like to see us develop and add to this list? Let us know! Contact Emily Cherry at echerry@thediocese.net.
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