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Annual Giving Workshop: Inspiring Faithful Generosity
May 16: 9:30 a.m - 12 p.m. at St. Stephen's, Culpeper
Members of the Diocesan Committee on Stewardship will facilitate workshops on annual giving using The Episcopal Network for Stewardship's (TENS) 2015 narrative series as the foundation. Because the Diocese of Virginia is a member of TENS, all churches and diocesan organization have free access to these resources!  These workshops are designed to complement your annual campaign through principles and practices that inspire faithful generosity.    

NEW THIS YEAR are conversations that address the important and often unspoken intersection of your annual fund campaign and pastoral care.  How do we authentically begin conversations that encourage giving when parishioners in our pews already struggle financially?  What faithful dialogue may you offer parishioners who give generously, but never pledge?  When parishioners receive a raise, promotion, or inheritance, how do you ask them to prayerfully consider their giving in celebration and thanksgiving?

These and many more questions will be addressed as we continue to explore year-round stewardship and discuss what you need for a successful annual campaign.
Register here. 
Need to Know
New Clergy Orientation will take place Tuesday, June 2 at Mayo House, Richmond.
All clergy who have begun new ministries in the Diocese within the past 18 months, including the newly ordained and those who are transitioning from other dioceses, are invited to attend. Come to have lunch with the bishops, attend Eucharist, meet the diocesan staff and learn about the resources available to clergy.

Shrine Mont Camps is looking for nurses (RN and LPN) to work during camp sessions this summer.  Come spend a few days, a week, or several weeks with us in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley!  Camps run from June 20th through August 10th, and nurses typically live on-site for one or two weeks.  For specific job descriptions and available dates, contact Paris Ball at pball@thediocese.net.
 

 
Episcopal Church Women Spring Program & Meeting
"Saying Yes to God"
All Women of the Episcopal Church are invited to the Spring Program and Meeting "Saying Yes to God" on May 30 at 1 p.m. -5 p.m. at Christ Church, Spotsylvania. Bring mothers, daughters and granddaughters. Registration is free for women 50 and under and $20 for women over 50. Childcare will be provided. The deadline to register is May 26.

Learn more and register .
A Gathering of Women Clergy
Roslyn Conference Center, Richmond: June 3, 9:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bishop Goff invites all women priests, deacons and bishops serving in the Diocese of Virginia to a Gathering of Women Clergy to reflect on Women in the Global Community. 
 
The day will be framed by worship and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Stephanie Higgins to let her know that you will attend.
Planned Giving Workshop
Roslyn Conference Center, Richmond: June 6, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Other Events

e-Formation 2015: A conference on ministry in a digital world

Is your congregation getting serious about its online presence, or hoping to take it to the next level? Would you like to learn with other ministry practitioners using technology in faith formation or congregational growth and development? 

 If so, jump-start your learning with hands-on training and big-picture inspiration at e-Formation 2015. Join us June 1-3 at Virginia Theological Seminary for just $279 or by webinar for just $79. Info and online registration at  eformationvts.org.

Wesley Parrott, a creative and eclectic musician with a diverse repertoire and wide range of musical interests, is often commended for his innovative programming and exciting playing.  Mr. Parrott, who is the Organist and Director of Music at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, will present a concert on May 8 at 7:30 pm at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Bon Air.  The concert is sponsored by the Richmond Chapter of the American Guild of Organists as part of its annual Repertoire Recital Series. 

The Rev. Keith Emerson and the Rev. David Perkins of the Diocese of Southern Virginia are looking to gather 15 clergy for a week of continuing education at Shrine Mont on June 7 - June 12.  Learn more and register.
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.
Church Events
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5/6: Adult Bible Study, Holy Comforter, Vienna
5/6: Appraisal Roadshow Benefiting Our Daily Bread, Holy Comforter, Vienna
5/8: The Story: The Musical, Christ Church, Glen Allen
5/9: Annual Spring Tea, St. John's, Arlington
5/10: Alon Goldstein , pianist, St. Patrick's, Falls Church
5/10: Celtic Evensong & Communion, St. George's, Fredericksburg
5/10: Second Sunday Sacred Supper, St. Thomas', Richmond
5/10: Memorial Concert, St. James's, Richmond
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