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221st Annual Council Award Winners

Each year, the Diocese of Virginia accepts nominations for the Meet Me in Galilee Award, The Harriet "Happy" Pullman Award, The Bishop's Outreach Award and The Bigger-Power Award and presents the winners at Annual Council.  Due to the rescheduled one day 221st Annual Council we are unable to make the presentations in person. However, we are thrilled to announce and celebrate this year's recipients through this communication.

Congratulations to all of this year's winners!
  • Meet Me in Galilee Award:  St. Philip's and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond 
  • The Harriet "Happy" Pullman Award:  Mrs. Lynn Richardson Martin from Emmanuel, Harrisonburg
  • The Bishop's Outreach Award:  Region IV - Lazarus Ministry
  • The Bigger-Power Award:  Region I and Emmanuel, Greenwood

For a full description of each award winner and their vital ministries, visit our official press release. 
Christ the King, South African Video Series
We're excited to announce the third and fourth installments - the Annual Council meditations - of the Christ the King, South Africa series are up on YouTube. The series surrounds the topic of racial reconciliation efforts in the context of South Africa. Visit the website to see Bishop Johnston's full introduction. And come back next week for the final installment!
Mission Trips
Please keep those currently on mission trips in your prayers including St. Stephen's, Richmond, to the Dominican Republic; The Falls Church, Falls Church, to Honduras; and Grace & Holy Trinity to Belize. If your church is taking a mission trip in February or March and you are not included on this list, please contact Mary Anne Bryant at mabryant@thediocese.net.
Calling all who love summer camp!
Shrine Mont Camps is calling all campers and potential camp counselors! We know that camp won't be the same without you (and you won't be the same without camp!) this summer, so register for a session of camp or apply to be a counselor NOW! Questions? Send them to Meg Schwarz. We will see you on the mountain!

Lenten resources, a fast and reflections:
Check out the Stories of the Diocese blog for Lenten resources and reflections from Diocesan staff. In addition, the Stewardship of Creation Committee has called a joint Lenten fast observation with the Diocese of Davao, Philippines. Join them every Tuesday in Lent from sunup to sundown and check the blog for a note of support and a prayer.
Annual Council Rescheduled for March 5
As you may know, the 221st Annual Council had to be rescheduled due to snow.  The new date has been set for March 5 at Epiphany, Herndon.  Click here for detailed information about schedule, fees and other important items.
"Seeing the Face of God in Each Other" - Anti-Racism Workshop - Rescheduled!
April 1 and 2, 2016 -  Friday and Saturday at Richmond Hill, Richmond, Virginia

The Anti-Racism Workshop will be facilitated by the Diocesan Committee on Race and Racial Reconciliation. The goals of the workshop are to:
  • Acquire anti-racism tools
  • Explore avenues to reconciliation
  • Renew your spirit with us
The workshop will begin on Friday, April 1 at 5 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. including dinner. It will continue on April 2 starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. and include(s) breakfast and lunch. 
 
Registration Fees:  Workshop only - $35; Workshop and overnight accommodations at Richmond Hill - $65 

To register, please email Ellyn Crawford,  crawfordellyn@yahoo.com. You may bring a check with you or mail one to the Diocese c/o Mary Anne Bryant.
Pathways: Spiritual Direction
Roslyn Conference & Retreat Center

Pathways: Spiritual Direction, a ministry of spiritual direction is currently being offered at Roslyn.  Each hour long session is $65, overnight lodging at Roslyn is an additional cost. For more information, visit our website. 
 
Future residencies:  
 
The Rev. Howard Kempsell
  • April 4-7
  • June 21-23
  • August 23-25
  • November 8-10

Linda Nelson

  • April 26-28
  • August 9-11
  • November 1-3
To check availability during these residencies, please contact Amy Williams,  awilliams@thediocese.net.
Need to Know
Become certified for summer activities, such as mission trips, bible schools and summer camps, at one of the Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training's being offered in March and April. For dates and details, click here.  
  
Other News & Events
Benefit Concert for the relief of child refugees from Syria on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 4 p.m. at St. Patrick's, Falls Church. Enjoy the beautiful music by local musicians while helping children in need.  Performers include Arlington Children's Chorus, Vocal duet from Classical FX (Washington National Opera chorus members), Sejoon Park, pianist, and more. Admission: Donations only.  All proceeds will go for the relief of Syria's refugee children to the organizations such as UNICEF. For more information contact, Mariko Hiller at marikohiller@gmail.com or (703) 200-7489.
 
March 13, 2016, 6 p.m., St. Mark's, Richmond:
The Conciliation Project - uncle tom: de-constructed
Who is uncle tom?  This play examines the idea of stereotypes as grotesque, dehumanizing exaggerations and examines the characters in Harriett Beecher Stowe's novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" as a major contributing factor in the way commercial and media images of African Americans are represented today. Built on the title character from Harriet Beecher Stowe's famous 1852 novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, this work is the original poetic drama that gave birth to The Conciliation Project in 2001. Ticket price is $20 and can be purchased in advance by calling the office, (804) 358-4771.

Save the Date!
On April 9, the Diocese of Virginia will hold a gathering in northern Virginia around the topic of refugee resettlement ministries. Allison Duvall, Manager for Church Relations and Engagement for Episcopal Migration Ministries will be our keynote speaker. Time, location and other details will follow. Stay tuned.

  • Easter Brunch, March 27
  • Complimentary Clergy Retreat, April 4-7
Please join us for Easter Brunch at Roslyn Retreat Center!
 
What: Custom omelets, homemade waffles, Eggs Benedict, crab bisque, a craving station, an assortment of sides, baked bread, desserts and more!
When: Sunday, March 27, 2016
Where: Roslyn Retreat Center (8727 River Road, Henrico, VA 23229)
Time: Seatings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Cost: $35 per person
 Children 12 and under are $12 (infants are free)
 Rates include taxes and gratuity
 
Pre-paid reservations are required and can be made through Monday, March 14, 2016. Please call 804-288-6045 for reservations or visit www.roslyncenter.org for more information.
 
Haiti Connection Conference, April 6-8, 2016 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Whether you are currently engaged in mission in Haiti, or want to learn more about how you can get involved, the Haiti Connection 2016 Conference is the place to be. If you plan on attending please contact, Mary Anne Bryant at mabryant@thediocese.net. And to learn more visit, http://haitiepiscopalconnection.org/ .

Global Episcopal Mission Network Conference, May 18-20, 2016 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Engaging God's mission amid the multiple migration crises of today's world is the theme of GEMN regular annual conference this year. Under the theme "God's Mission with a World in Continuous Motion"/"La Mision de Dios con un Mundo en Continuo Movimiento".   Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will keynote the gathering, and Episcopal Migration Ministries Director Deborah Stein and others will make major presentations to help Anglicans in the USA and Latin America participate in God's mission amid one of the critical challenges of our time. If you plan on attending contact, Buck Blanchard at bblanchard@thediocese.net. For further details visit, http://www.gemn.org/2016-gemn-global-mission-conference/.
 
Church Events
2/25: An Evening with Roland Merullo, St. Stephen's, Richmond
2/26: Uncover our Religious Identity with Five Fridays of Islam and Christian dialogue, Epiphany, Herndon
2/27: Celtic Communion, St. Paul's on-the-Hill, Winchester
3/2: Lenten Supper, Study & Devotion, Christ Church, Millwood
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