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November 26, 2014
Diocesan Events & Info   

  

Advent Retreat for Women Priests, Dec. 3, Roslyn Conference Center, Richmond
A retreat day, focusing on the annunciation to Mary and her response, that will include yoga, meditation, art, prayer and reflections from Bishop Goff.  Learn more.

Ordination to the Priesthood, Dec. 6, Grace, Alexandria

God willing, the Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston will ordain the Rev. Judy Davis, the Rev. Andrew Guffey, the Rev. Elizabeth Keeler, the Rev. Gene LeCouteur, the Rev. Willis Logan and the Rev. Weston Mathews (for Southwestern Virginia) to the sacred order of priests at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6.

 

Shrine Mont Camps Reunion, Dec. 20, Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, Alexandria

A day of fun, silliness and worship for campers.  Learn more.  

DioVA on Instagram: Follow Along this Advent   

Follow @thedioceseva on Instagram as we participate in The Society of Saint John the Evangelist's global Advent calendar using the hashtag #Adventword. Each day during Advent, we will post a picture inspired by SSJE's word of the day. We invite you to participate. Learn more. 

 
Need to Know
 
The diocesan offices will close at 12 p.m. today, Nov. 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1.
 

Save the date! Choir rehearsals for this year's Annual Council are as follows: 

  • Jan. 3, 1-3 p.m. at the Bishop's Chapel at Roslyn
  • Jan. 10, 1-3 p.m. at St. George's, Arlington
  • Jan. 23, 3 p.m. in the gallery at St. Paul's (for the service)

The choir will perform at the Jan. 23 worship service around 4:30 p.m. Folks can contact Ellen Johnston for more information at 804-353-1819 or by e-mail at ellenjohnston95@hotmail.com for more info.   

Is your church ready for winter weather? The Ready Campaign website offers information on how to prepare before, during and after winter storms and extreme cold. 
The Diocese has started a search for a part-time benefits administrator to join the diocesan team and handle insurance benefits and processes. Learn more about the position  and consider forwarding it to potential applicants. The Diocese of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks diverse fields of candidates to fill staff vacancies.

2015 UTO Grant Application information is now available online. All grant requests must be submitted electronically to Mary Anne Bryant  in the diocesan  Office of Mission and Outreach mabryant@thediocese.net by Jan. 15.          

  

There's less than one month left to register for Annual Council at the discounted early-bird rate! Be sure to visit the Council website for frequent updates, and to make arrangements for lodging or for an exhibit hall table. Want to learn more about the new process for resolutions? Check out the bishop's Nov. 7 letter.  
Church Calendar 

11/26: Thanksgiving Eve Service, St. David's, Ashburn
11/26: Adult Bible Study, Holy Comforter, Vienna
11/27: Joint Thanksgiving Service with Beth El Hebrew Congregation at Beth El, Beth El Congregation
11/27: Thanksgiving at Historic St. John's Church, St. John's, Richmond
11/29: Advent Quiet Mornings: Light In the Darkness, Buck Mountain, Earlysville
11/30: Advent Event, All Saints, Richmond
11/30: Advent Wreath Workshop, Christ Church, Alexandria
11/30: 30 Good Minutes - Advent Session, St. David's, Ashburn
11/30: Celtic Evensong & Communion, St. George's, Fredericksburg
11/30: Advent Festival, St. David's, Ashburn
11/30: Voices of Advent, Ware, Gloucester
12/3: Adult Bible Study, Holy Comforter, Vienna

 

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Applications and nominations are now being accepted for high school teens to participate in the General Convention Official Youth Presence (GCOYP) at the Episcopal Church 78th General Convention on June 25 - July 3, 2015 in Salt Lake City, UT.  Learn more.  
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#GivingTuesday

What is #GivingTuesday?  It's a global day dedicated to giving back and celebrating generosity.

This year, on Dec. 2, we challenge everyone across the Diocese of Virginia to participate in the Mustard Seed appeal  for #GivingTuesday. Our goal is 100 new donors of any size gift.

 

The next Mustard Seed grant cycle of the Diocese of Virginia, beginning in early 2015, offers grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to support congregations as they advance the mission of church and community through development of new programs, expansion of current programs, or improvement of facilities for ministry growth.

 

Please contribute to the Mustard Seed Fund and be part of the wonderful work that we as a diocese are able to accomplish together.
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