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Art Day with Bishop Goff
Being Co-creators with God: Bringing Order out of Chaos
In the beginning, God created all that is by bringing order out of the chaos. We, as co-creators with God, strive to do the same over and over again. In this Art Day with Bishop Susan on April 18 at Roslyn Retreat Center, we will reflect on the first Genesis creation story in Bible study, in conversation and in creating with found objects. No experience is required. A wide variety of materials, found objects and tools will be provided. If you have a stash of objects that you'd like to share - buttons, bottle caps, tin cans, doll eyes, pen caps, whatever - please bring them. We may begin in chaos, but the creations that emerge from it will be surprising. The cost is $45 and includes lunch and materials. Learn more.
Need to Know

Check out the world premiere of "The Real World: GotH-Style," a behind-the-scenes look at the life of residents of Grace-on-the-Hill. GotH, as it is known, is the Episcopal Service Corps program offered at St. Andrew's, Richmond, in partnership with the Diocese of Virginia. Check out this video to see how young adults are living in intentional community in the Oregon Hill neighborhood.  

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.
Bishop's Spring Conference
Join speaker Lisa Kimball, director of the center for Ministry of Teaching and professor of Christian formation and congregational leadership at Virginia Theological Seminary, at the Bishop's Spring Conference on May 4-6. Learn more and register.
Episcopal Art Series: Magnficat
The Episcopal Art Series of the Diocese of Virginia is proud to present Magnificat, live in concert on 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.    

Generational Giving
Christ Church, Spotsylvania

Are you wondering why 40-somethings don't pledge and volunteer like parishioners in older generations? When you try communicating with 20-somethings about stewardship, do you feel like you're speaking different languages?  Each generation understands differently the meaning of money, the impact of faith and church, and their own capacity for changing the world. 

Join us on April 18 as we address these questions and many more, as well as send you out with tools to speak effectively to the six different generations in your pews. Learn more and register.

For information on all 2015 Stewardship Workshops, click here.
 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.
Other Events

The first Washington D.C. Walk to End Genocide, organized by the Darfur Interfaith Network in partnership with JWW, will take place on April 26. "The purpose of this event is to educate fellow citizens, to advocate our own government to take an increased leadership position toward actions and policies to end genocide and mass atrocities and to raise funds to be used for humanitarian aid to improve the lives of surviving victims of this horrific behavior." Learn more. 

The North American Association for the Catechumenate will hold an ecumenical event for pastors and lay leaders in Baltimore on July 30 - Aug. 1. Authors Jessicah Duckworth and Paul Hoffman will speak on the theme "Transforming Congregations Through Spiritual Practice: Creating a Discipleship Community."Learn more and register.

 

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
Church Events
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4/1: Tenebrae Service, St. Mark's, Richmond
4/1: Tenebrae Service, St. Paul's, Richmond
4/1: Adult Bible Study, Holy Comforter, Vienna
4/1: Inquirers' Class, St. Paul's, Alexandria
4/3: Meditations and Music. St. John's, McLean
4/3: Liturgy and Music. St. John's, McLean
4/3: The Rt. Rev Jack Spong. St. Paul's, Richmond
4/3: The Durufle Requiem. The Falls Church, Falls Church
4/3: 7 Last Words. St. John's, King George
4/4: Labyrinth Prayer Walk. Christ Church, Alexandria


For a full listing of Holy Week services, visit the church events calendar.
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