March 11, 2015

Diocesan Events & Info

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.

ECW Lenten Quiet Day, March 26, Roslyn Retreat Center

The Rt. Rev. Ted Gulick will lead the program, "Discipleship & Baptism: Why Lent Matters." Learn more.

Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows and Blessing of Oil of Chrism, April 11

The bishops of the Diocese of Virginia invite the clergy of the Diocese to a special Holy Week event. Learn more.

PYM's 6th & 7th Grade Weekend, April 17-19, Shrine Mont

Learn more and register.

Art Day with Bishop Susan, April 18, Roslyn Retreat Center

The theme is "Being Co-creators with God: Bringing Order out of Chaos." Participants will reflect on the first Genesis creation story in Bible study, in conversation and in creating with found objects. Learn more and register.

Generational Giving, April 18, Christ Church, Spotslyvania

Each generation understands differently the meaning of money, the impact of faith and church, and their own capacity for changing the world. This workshop will address these questions and many more. Learn more and register.

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. Register online, by printing this form or by contacting our offices.

The Diocese will host a series of Hand-in-Hand Listening Sessions this spring as part of Bishop Johnston's initiative on racial reconciliation. Please help us spread the word in your congregations. These events will take place April 16 in Richmond, April 18 in Fredericksburg and April 23 in Falls Church. Learn more.

Church Calendar

3/12-13: St. Paul's 2015 Community Lenten Series: The Rev. Dr. John Kinney, Dean, School of Theology, Virginia Union University, St. Paul's, Richmond
3/11: Lenten Lesson Supper Series, St. Peter's, Purcellville
3/11: Lenten Supper, St. John's, Richmond
3/11: Potluck Supper and Lenten Series, Christ Church, Millwood
3/11: Historic Pohick Church Lenten Potluck Series, Pohick, Lorton
3/11: Taize Prayer Service, St. George's, Arlington
3/11: St. Mark's and Grace & Holy Trinity Lenten Series, St. Mark's, Richmond
3/11: Adult Bible Study, Holy Comforter, Vienna
3/11: Inquirers' Class, St. Paul's, Alexandria
3/11: Pilgrim's Path Classes for Baptism, Confirmation and Acceptance, St. James's, Richmond
3/11: Region 4 Lenten series - "Leaving a Legacy of Faith", Church of the Resurrection, Alexandria
3/12: L.E.N.T.: Listen, Engage, Nuture, Tell, Ware, Gloucester
3/14: Washington Saxophone Quartet in concert, St. Luke's, Alexandria
3/14: "History of the Church in the 18th Century", Yeocomico Church, Kinsale
3/15: Bluegrass Mass, St. Thomas', Richmond
3/15: Liturgy of Mourning for the Loss of a Loved One, Christ Church, Alexandria
3/15: St. George's 2014-15 Chamber Concert Series, St. George's, Fredericksburg
3/15: Saturday Sunset Services, All Saints, Richmond
3/15: For Children: Study of the Holy Eucharist, Holy Comforter, Vienna
3/15: Celtic Evensong & Communion, St. George's, Fredericksburg
3/15: Out & About Potluck Brunch, Christ Church, Alexandria
3/16: St. Paul's 2015 Community Lenten Series:The Rev. Dr. Jim Forbes, The Riverside Church, St. Paul's, Richmond
3/17: Region 1 Clericus Meeting - Lenten Retreat, Richmond Hill, Richmond

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Upcoming Events at Roslyn

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

Foundation Cristosal is a faith based human rights organization in El Salvador that works to bring Salvadorans and North Americans together to make a positive impact on the world. This summer, a new opportunity will be offered to interested youth between the ages of 16 and 19 to learn about youth leadership and activism in international human rights. Together with the Global School, Foundation Cristosal is hosting a week-long course on "Youth Activism in Human Rights in San Salvador" in San Salvador on July 24-30.To find out more information and sign up for this opportunity, please contact Savannah Giselle Clarke at Sgclarke97@gmail.com or at 703-851-3829.

The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society is now accepting applications for grants that focus on on new or revitalized efforts in domestic poverty ministry. Areas of ministry might include community development; early childhood development; education for children, youth or adults; health; homelessness/affordable housing; hunger; microbusiness and/or entrepreneurship; and racial reconciliation. Learn more about the application process. The deadline is April 30.

Episcopal Arts Series: Magnificat

The Episcopal Art Series of the Diocese of Virginia is proud to present Magnificat, live in concert on Wed., April 15, in Richmond.

Magnificat is one of the world's premier vocal ensembles,internationally acclaimed for its sophisticated, historically-informed performance of Renaissance choral masterpieces. Equally at home in concert hall and recording studio, the ensemble has established a reputation for innovative programming, presenting previously undiscovered works alongside familiar repertoire in a fresh context.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online or at the door.

Learn more.