September 17, 2014

Diocesan Events & Info

The Episcopal Church and Earth Care Conference, Sept. 20, Virginia Theological Seminary

Offered by the Committee on the Stewardship of Creation THIS SATURDAY, with focuses on the ethical and religious dimensions of climate change as well as practical workshops. Today is the last day for advance registration. Learn more.

Jump Start Workshop, Oct. 4, Emmanuel Brook Hill, Richmond

A one-day workshop to address how your congregation can Jump Start itself to a more vibrant, vital and authentic community of faith. The workshop is an opportunity to think creatively about how to be a church of the future. Online registration is now available. Learn more.

ECW Fall Meeting, Oct. 16, All Saints', Richmond
The 124th Fall Meeting & 126th United Thank Offering In-gathering of the Episcopal Church Women will meet under the theme "Many Paths - One Journey... Many Callings - One Purpose." Learn more.

Anti-Racism Workshop, Oct. 17-18, St. Mark's, Richmond

Hosted by the diocesan Committee on Race & Reconciliation. Learn more.

Bishop's Fall Clergy Retreat, Oct. 20-22, Shrine Mont

This year's Fall Clergy Retreat will feature the Rev. Martin L. Smith, who is well known throughout the Episcopal Church and beyond as a preacher, retreat leader and writer of a number of widely read books exploring contemporary spirituality. Learn more.

DOVDPR Volunteer Day, Nov. 8, St. Stephen's, Culpeper
The Diocese of Virginia Disaster Preparedness and Response (DOVDPR) ministry team is sponsoring a volunteer day to explore the opportunities throughout the US for teams to help folks recover from natural disasters. Learn more.

Need to Know

The Rt. Rev. Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabgey of the Diocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka, will visit the Diocese of Virginia and attend the Fall Clergy Retreat this October. To learn more, please contact Buck Blanchard, director of Mission & Outreach, at bblanchard@thediocese.net.

2014 Jubilee Ministry grant applications are now being accepted. Please see the link for information concerning application for a grant as a designated Jubilee Ministry.

If you should have any questions, contact Buck Blanchard, bblanchard@thediocese.net, or Mary Anne Bryant, mabryant@thediocese.net.

Church Calendar

9/17: Covenant Class, Christ Church, Alexandria

9/17: Rapid Transit For Richmond's Future, Science Museum of Virginia, Thalhimer Theater

9/18: Spiritual Gifts Series, St. Mark's, Richmond

9/19: Ensemble Gaudior in Concert, St. George's, Fredericksburg

9/19: Senior Fall Fellowship Lunch, Christ Church, Alexandria

9/20: Saint James Art & Crafts Fair, St. James', Mt Vernon, Alexandria

9/21: Out & About Potluck Brunch, Christ Church, Alexandria

9/21: Washington's Camerata, St. George's, Fredericksburg

9/21: Bread for the World Sunday, Christ Church, Alexandria

9/21: 9/11 Unity Walk, Washington Hebrew Congregation

9/21: 30 Good Minutes - The Bible (All ages), St. David's, Ashburn

9/21: Evening Light, St. John's, Richmond

9/21: Celtic Evensong & Communion, St. George's, Fredericksburg

9/21: Patrick Lundy and The Ministers of Music, St. Andrew's, Burke

9/21: Homecoming Sunday, Christ Church, Millwood

9/21: Candlelight Concert, St. Mary's, Arlington

9/23: Pathfinders Progressive Young Adult Bible Study, Holy Comforter, Vienna

9/23: Book signing for Jeannie Light's "Beautiful on the Mountain," Chapter & Verse Bookstore/Union Presbyterian Seminary

9/23: Healing Wounded Churches: A Resource for Renewal, St. Philips, Richmond

More Church Events

Other Events

The Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, is offering a series of workshops open to clergy, educators, church leaders and anyone who wants to deepen their understanding and abilities in the Christian faith. Upcoming workshops include "Faith in Our Music: Many Voices, Diverse Chords, Common Hopes" on Sept. 23-25, and "Human Growth and Faith Development" on Sept. 29 - Oct.30. Learn more and register.

The Liverpool Cathedral Choir from the Diocese of Liverpool, a long-time partner of the Diocese of Virginia, will perform the Choral Evensong at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 at Washington National Cathedral. For info and to RSVP, e-mail clare.kerrigan@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk.

Clergy/Counselor Certification training for Prepare-Enrich, a marriage/relationship inventory and education tool, will be offered Oct. 28 at First Presbyterian Church, Richmond. Learn more and register.

Westminster Canterbury, Richmond, will host a seminar for clergy and lay congregational ministers on Oct. 16,

"When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to People with Dementia."

Learn more and register.

Frances Caldwell of GOTAP Consulting will offer a series of workshops: "Changes: Assessing them, Making them, Thriving with them." This year's workshop will help you sort through new ideas, practices that will work, and others that have run their course in order to find the balanced way to use the best of the old and new. Learn more and register.

Treasurer's & Administrator's Workshops

The Diocese will host a series of Treasurer's and Administrator's Workshops Sept. 22- Sept. 24. Everyone involved in church finances and/or staff benefits is encouraged to attend.

Come share, learn and network with colleagues from across the Diocese of Virginia. Meet Ted Smith, treasurer of the Diocese!

In an effort to reach as many as possible, the events will be held at the following locations:

Sept. 22 at St. Andrew's, Mount Jackson
Sept. 23 at St. Margaret's, Woodbridge
Sept. 24 at St. James's, Richmond

Learn more and register.