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Diocesan Events & Info
New Clergy Orientation, Oct. 14, Mayo House, Richmond
All clergy who have begun new ministries in the Diocese within the past 18 months are invited to attend. Come to have lunch with the bishops, attend Eucharist, meet the diocesan staff and learn about the resources available to clergy. 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. Fall Camp, Oct. 27-30, Shrine MontThis year's four-day adult conference sponsored by the Tri-Diocesan Council on Aging will include keynote speaker Terry Hershey, the Rt. Rev. Martin Towsend and folk theologian Ed Kilbourne. Fall Camp is an opportunity to spend time in the mountains of Virginia with other seniors from across the Commonwealth and from other states. Learn more and register.Camps Fundraising Dinner, Nov. 1, Virginia Theological SeminaryShow your support of the Shout It From the Mountain campaign to renovate camp facilities and endow scholarships. Reserve your seat by Oct. 22. Learn more and register.Diocesan Planned Giving Workshop - Nov. 1, Holy Cross, Dunn Loring 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.
Disaster Preparedness & Response Volunteer Day, Nov. 8, St. Stephen's, Culpeper
Meet with a Hurricane Sandy relief coordinator, and learn about recovery mission opportunities and how to get started planning recovery mission trips. Attendees can join in a Q&A session, enjoy a free lunch and participate in the misconduct prevention trainings necessary for mission trips at this diocesan event. Contact Mary Anne Bryant, mabryant@thediocese.net to register. Learn more.
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Need to Know
Volunteer opportunities are available at the Episcopal Church 78th General Convention, June 25 - July 3 in Salt Lake City, UT. Sign up here. The online Open Enrollment for employee 2015 health benefits will run from Oct. 31 - Nov. 21, 2014. For 2015, employees must use the same user name and password created to access benefits information on MyCPG Accounts to access the enrollment web page as well. For assistance, contact the Client Services Team at 800-480-9967 or mtcustserv@cpg.org.
Episcopal Relief & Development, in response to the Ebola crisis in Liberia and Sierra Leone, has set up an Ebola Response fund to help source and ship medical supplies to clinics and hospitals in infected areas. Download the half-page or full-page bulletin insert for information on how to contribute to this fund. The diocesan cycle of prayer for October - December is now available for download. If your church or region is planning on taking a mission trip this October, November or December, please inform Melissa Eadie, the new intern working alongside the Office of Missions and Outreach: intern@thediocese.net.
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10/8: Covenant Class, Christ Church, Alexandria
10/8: Adult Bible Study, Holy Comforter, Vienna
10/8: Contemplative Evening, St. George's, Arlington
10/10: History Tour, St. Stephen's, Culpeper
10/10: Three Part Fugue - Capitol Early Music Concert, St. George's, Arlington
10/10: Homecoming: "A Celebration of Art and Soul", St. Philips, Richmond
10/10: Eyes on Richmond, St. Paul's, Richmond
10/11: Emmanuel Tailgate-Meal-To-Go, Emmanuel, Harrisonburg
10/11: Acolyte Festival, Washington National Cathedral
10/11: LGBT Inclusion Team Movie Night, Christ Church, Alexandria
10/12: Fall Youth Sunday, Christ Church, Alexandria
10/12: Celtic Evensong & Communion, St. George's, Fredericksburg
10/12: Islam 101, St. Mark's, Richmond
10/14: Christian Compassion At Work For Those With Mental Health Issues, Emmanuel, Harrisonburg
10/15: Adult Bible Study, Holy Comforter, Vienna
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Other Events
St. Michael's, Bon Air, in the Diocese of Southern Virginia will host their second annual "Gifts from the Heart" gift fair on Nov. 14 and Nov. 16. Attendees will have the opportunity to make donations to the non-profit organization of their choice in honor of a friend or family member. Learn more.
Stuart Hall is hosting three open houses for prospective parents and students. All tours are open to the public and free of charge. RSVP 540-213-7743 or admissions@stuart-hall.org .
- Informational Tour Day for Lower School, Oct. 22
- Informational Tour Day for Middle/Upper Schools, Oct. 23
- Visit Day for Middle and Upper Schools, Oct. 29
The ARISE campus ministry at George Mason University will present Brian D. McLaren, prominent Christian pastor, author, activist and speaker, on Oct. 15. Learn more and register.
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Fax 804-644-6928
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Guidelines for Clergy and Congregations Regarding Marriage of Same-Sex Couples
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Monday, Oct. 6, not to review appeals from five states, including Virginia, on same-sex marriage, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit issued an order that same-sex marriages can begin in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In an Aug. 20 letter to the Diocese of Virginia, Bishop Shannon Johnston outlined his thoughts on same-sex marriage, both within and outside of communities of faith. In that letter, the Bishop said, "I pray that our actions relating to these important issues will continue to be guided by our love for one another, and by our willingness to honor the voices of those who call us in justice to move in new directions, as well as the voices of those who call us in faith to hold on to the best of our tradition." On Tuesday, Oct. 7,, Bishop Johnston released the Guidelines for Clergy and Congregations Regarding Marriage of Same-Sex Couples in the Diocese of Virginia, which are now available online. The Bishop concluded in his Aug. 20 letter, "It is at times like these when we can demonstrate to the world what it truly means to love our neighbors. Witnessing for justice, living into our diversity in faith ... we are called to do both."
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