February 4, 2015

Diocesan Events & Info

A Liturgy of Endings with Hope for New Beginnings, Feb. 7, Trinity, Highland Springs
This service will celebrate the hundred-year history of Trinity Church as we mark its formal closing as a church in the Diocese of Virginia. Learn more.

Ordination to the Priesthood, Feb. 14, Grace, Kilmarnock

God willing, the Rt. Rev. Susan Goff will ordain the Rev. Deacon H.B.W. "Bernie" Schroeder to the sacred order of priests on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 10:30 a.m. Learn more.

A Faithful Response to Gender-Based Violence, Feb. 28, Trinity, Charlottesville
Open to men and women! The day will include prayer and guided bible study with Bishop Goff, a presentation and discussion on identifying and responding to gender violence, and an outreach project with the Shelter for Help in Emergency. Learn more and register.

Ordination to the Priesthood, March 21, St. Catherine's School, Richmond
God willing, the Rt. Rev. Susan Goff will ordain the Rev. Deacon Dorothy Ann White to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, Mar. 21, at 10:30 a.m. Learn more.

Bishop's Spring Conference for Clergy, Lay Professionals & Spouses, May 4-6, Shrine Mont
Lisa Kimball, director of the Center for Ministry of Teaching and professor of Christian formation and congregational leadership at Virginia Theological Seminary, will be our speaker at the 2015 Bishop's Spring Conference. More details to come.

Need to Know

Help us honor the older members of your congregations in the next issue of the Virginia Episcopalian! Please send us a picture, and include the following information: name, how long they have been a member, involvement in the church, and any words of wisdom they care to offer. Please send photos and information to Kendall Martin, kmartin@thediocese.net.

How do you equip your laity for pastoral care? Do you use the Stephen Ministry or something similar? Please email Kendall Martin, kmartin@thediocese.net, for a story in the next issue of the Virginia Episcopalian.

The Journal of the 219th Annual Council, which took place in January 2014, is now available online. You can access it here.

It's time to Stop, Pray, Work, Play & Love. The Brothers of SSJE will offer a Lenten series beginning on Ash Wednesday using daily videos and a workbook. Learn more.

If you would like to be presented at the March Transition Ministry Conference as in search, please fill out this form before February 10. Contact the Rev. Mary Thorpe, director of transition ministry with questions.

The 2015 Mustard Seed Grant and the Bishop Peter J. Lee Endowment for Small Church Revitalization Grant Guidelines and Grant Application are available. Letters of inquiry are due by Feb. 16 and full proposals are due by March 2. For more information, contact Mary Ann Bryant in the Office of Mission and Outreach, mabryant@thediocese.net.

Church Calendar

2/4: Region 1 Council Meeting, Christ Church, Spotsylvania
2/4: Pilgrim's Path Classes for Baptism, Confirmation and Acceptance, St. James's, Richmond
2/4: Adult Bible Study, Holy Comforter, Vienna
2/6: The Vivaldi Project in Concert, St. George's, Arlington
2/6: Senior Saints Soup and Tallwood Trio, Holy Comforter, Vienna
2/7: Evening Worship & Reception, Holy Comforter, Vienna
2/7: Oktoberfest in February Quiz Night, St. Michael's, Arlington
2/7: A Liturgy of Endings with Hope for New Beginnings, Trinity, Highland Springs
2/7: Labyrinth Prayer Walk, Christ Church, Alexandria
2/8: Second Sunday Sacred Supper, St. Thomas', Richmond
2/8: Martha J. Horne Lecture: The Gift of Anglicanism, St. Paul's, Alexandria
2/8: Scout Sunday, Christ Church, Alexandria
2/8: Washington Saxophone Quartet, St. Patrick's, Falls Church
2/8: For Children: Study of the Holy Eucharist, Holy Comforter, Vienna
2/8: Celtic Evensong & Communion, St. George's, Fredericksburg
2/8: Bluegrass Mass, St. Thomas', Richmond
2/8: The Winchester Celtic Circle concert, Christ Church, Millwood

More Church Events

Other Events

On Feb. 15, the last Sunday after the Epiphany, the Episcopal Church will celebrate World Mission Sunday. The purpose is to "focus on the global impact of the Baptismal Covenant's call to "seek and serve Christ in all persons" (Book of Common Prayer) and to raise awareness of the many ways in which the Episcopal Church participates in God's mission around the world. Learn more.

Upcoming Events at Roslyn

Easter Brunch, April 5
Complimentary Clergy Retreat, April 6-9
Art Day with Bishop Goff, April 18

Westminster Canterbury, Richmond, will host a seminar "When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to People with Dementia" on Feb. 26. Cost is $30 and includes lunch. Learn more.

An international ecumenical conference will be held May 21-24 at Georgetown University, the National Cathedral and Marymount University. The event will promote global dialogue and understanding across different faiths, different churches, between different nations and between faith communities and secular groups through focusing upon the impact of the historic and groundbreaking event that was the Second Vatican Council. Learn more and register.

Working Together, Reaching Beyond: Annual Council Round-up

Last week during Annual Council, we heard intimate, engaging stories of mission and ministry offered from churches and individuals from across our Diocese. In case you missed these Stories of Our Diocese, we have posted the videos on our website.

In addition to Bishop Johnston's Pastoral Address, we heard from the Rev. Dr. Justin Lewis-Anthony through a meditation and sermon.

Visit the 220th Annual Council Results page on our website for Resolutions, Amendments and Budget.

To see more from our time together, check out our Council Photo Album.