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New Communication Releases

The Diocese is excited to unveil a brand new e-Communiqué and DioDocs Blog this week! We've reimagined the format of our weekly electronic newsletter to make it more visually appealing and engaging, while still providing you with the information and updates you need for ministry. Meanwhile, over on the DioDocs Resources Blog for clergy and lay leaders, we've given the page a modern facelift, and are looking forward to developing some awesome new tips and tools for use in congregational development and church life. We'd love to hear your feedback. Contact Kendall Martin at kmartin@thediocese.net. Read more.

Need to Know

The new audit forms are available on the Finance & Administration webpage.

The Diocese is seeking a qualified professional to join our Communications Office team. For a complete job description, visit our website.

Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows and Blessing of Oil of Chrism

For clergy of the Diocese; April 2 in Richmond, Stanardsville and Alexandria.

Learn more .

PYM's 6th & 7th Grade Weekend

Fellowship and fun at Shrine Mont, April 17-19. Learn more and register.

Art Day with Bishop Goff

Explore bringing order out of chaos at Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond on April 18.

Learn more and register.

Generational Giving at Christ Church, Spotslvania

Explore how different generations understand money and giving, April 18.

Hand-in-Hand Listening Sessions

With a focus on gaining a better understanding of rising racial tensions, the Diocese is hosting a series of

Indaba listening sessions.

Epiphany, Richmond: April 16, 7-8:30 p.m.
Trinity, Fredericksburg: April 18, 10-11:30 a.m.
The Falls Church, Falls Church: April 23, 7:30-9 p.m.

The Hand-in-Hand Listening Sessions are open to all members of the Diocese. Please help us spread the word in your congregations. Register online.

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

Bishop's Spring Conference

On May 4-6 at 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 for the Bishop's Spring Conference for Clergy, Lay Professionals & Spouses. Register online, by printing this form or by contacting Kendall Martin, kmartin@thediocese.net.

Other Events

The Diocese of Southern Virginia's Additions & Recovery Comission will host "A Call to Action: Creating a Recovery Ready Diocese" on April 25 at Bruton Episcopal Church in Williamsburg. Learn more and register.

Applications are being accepted for Skinner Scholarships for 2015-2016. These generous scholarships are for full-time University of Virginia graduate and undergraduate Episcopal students to support their demonstrated or potential lay or ordained ministry. Applications are due April 12. For more information: Skinner Scholarship.

Upcoming Events at Roslyn:

Easter Brunch, April 5
Complimentary Clergy Retreat, April 6-9

Dr. Eben Alexander II, best-selling author of "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey Into the Afterlife," will speak at a special forum lecture at Virginia Theological Seminary on March 30 from 1-2 p.m. This lecture is free and open to the public. Learn more.