Bishop Shannon invites the Diocese of Virginia to observe the 50th anniversary of the death of Jonathan Myrick Daniels on August 16, 2015. Daniels is a martyr of the 1960s civil rights movement and is described as "one of my personal heroes" by Bishop Shannon.

 Liturgical resources and biographical materials are available here.

All retired clergy, their spouses, and surviving spouses, who are canonically resident in Virginia or simply call Virginia home, are invited to attend one of the Bishop's Luncheons scheduled this fall.

In addition to the traditional luncheon, Bishop Shannon has arranged an extra treat for us this year. Representatives from the Church Pension Group (CPG) will offer a valuable seminar entitled "Enriching Your Retirement" which will explain new programs and skills and answer questions on a variety of subjects for the already retired such as Retirement Benefits now, Wellness in Retirement, Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance, and more. The program each of these three days, after check-in, will begin at 10 a.m. and end by 3 p.m.

Mark your calendar with the date and location that suits you best:

• Monday, November 2 - Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, Charlottesville, with Bishop Ted Gulick
• Tuesday, November 3 - Goodwin House, Alexandria, with Bishop Ted Gulick
• Wednesday, November 4 - Westminster-Canterbury of Richmond with Bishop Susan Goff

Registration information will be available in September. Spread the word! We know interest in this seminar and luncheon will be high and expect larger than normal crowds. Please ask retired folks not receiving diocesan electronic communications to send their email address to Amy Williams, awilliams@thediocese.net. Questions about the program should be directed to Charlie Johnson, Chaplain at gincha@verizon.net or by postal mail: 132 Lancaster Drive, #626, Irvington, VA  22480-9704; or by telephone at 804-438-4214.

Pathways: Spiritual Direction, a ministry of spiritual direction is currently being offered at Roslyn. Different spiritual directors will be in residency at Roslyn throughout the year, with hourly sessions available for seekers to combine into a retreat or "Quiet Day" experience. Each hour long session is $65, overnight lodging at Roslyn is an additional cost. For more information, visit our website. 

Future residencies:  

• Sept. 28 - Oct.1: The Rev. Howard Kempsell
• Nov. 10 -12: Ms. Linda Nelson
• Nov. 17 -19: Sister Andrea Westkamp
• Dec. 14 - 17: The Rev. Howard Kempsell

To check availability during these residencies, please contact Amy Williams, awilliams@thediocese.net.

The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Virginia will have their fall meeting on Oct. 16 at The Falls Church, Falls Church. More information to come.