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November 11, 2015
In this issue:
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Tonight, I will ordain Susan Peyton to the Sacred Order of Deacons at 7 PM at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Staunton.
● The Commission on Ministry is ready to receive aspirants for ordained ministry: The Commission on Ministry has finalized details on the new discernment process. That process is now open and ready to receive aspirants for discernment towards Holy Orders. Please pray and think about members of your community that God may be calling. The new process is now on our diocesan website here .
● Upcoming Ordinations and Installation for Your Calendar:
God willing and the people consenting, I will ordain to the Sacred Order of Priests,
--The Rev. Canon Connor Gwin on December 5 at 3 PM at Christ Episcopal Church in Roanoke. --The Rev. Kimberly Glenn on December 12 at 10:30 AM at St. John's Episcopal Church in Lynchburg. --The Rev. Whitney Burton on January 16 at a time to be determined at St. John's Episcopal Church in Roanoke. I will install The Rev. Alexander MacPhail as the Rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Roanoke, on November 18 at 7 PM.
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Smiling faces at Grace Memorial, Lynchburg
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● Sunday Visitations and Weekly Meetings: Last Sunday I worshipped with the people of Grace Memorial, Lynchburg. There were two confirmations, one reception, and six reaffirmations. This Sunday I will visit Trinity, Arrington.
● Survey Regarding a Lodge at The Phoebe Needles Center: As discussed at our fall convocation meetings, the Diocesan Executive Board and the Phoebe Needles Center Board are working to assess the need and costs for an Adult Lodge at the Phoebe Needles Camp and Conference Center in Callaway. This short survey will provide important input to our consideration of mission priorities. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. It is here.
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Remember to check out the diocesan
Bulletin Board--you'll find information about available grants, seminars, and upcoming training opportunities, as well as parish events!
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. . . with Evans House
● Fall Youth Event takes place this weekend. Click on the image to learn more or to register!
● Active clergy and lay employees have begun Open Enrollment, which will end on November 30. Please visit our diocesan website if you have questions, or contact Kate Garcia.
● Information about recent convocation Elections and Nominations can be found here. Nominees for positions to be elected at Council are reminded to submit a photo and biographical sketch here by November 30, 2015.
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. . . with the Diocese
● Debbie Norton (St. Paul's, Martinsville) has made several copies of a terrific resource available to the diocese--Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration, for use with children whose parents have been incarcerated. Each kit includes both Spanish and English versions of a Sesame Street DVD, a Guide for Parents and Caregivers, and a Children's Storybook. One kit will stay in the BMRC, but the others are looking for good homes. If interested, please contact Kate Garcia.
● Job Opening: Director of Ministry to Children, Youth, and Families: Trinity Ecumenical Parish in Moneta, VA, seeks an energetic and enthusiastic person of integrity who is dedicated to engaging children, youth, and families in a life giving transformative faith. Click here for a list of competencies and job description and go to www.smltep.org for information on Trinity. Interested candidates should send a resume including educational training and ministry experience, a cover letter explaining your vision for children, youth and family ministry and references to blfuzi@centurylink.net by 12/15/15.
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All Saints Episcopal Church, Norton, Celebrating 100 Years! Book signing, Wine and Cheese, and Compline
November 18 at 6 PM in the Parish Hall.
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● Trinity, Moneta, would like to offer approximately 300 small white plastic candle holders, such as might be used by parishioners during a church service, to any parish who would like them. Please contact Ferne Hale.
● St. Paul's, Salem, will offer Safeguarding God's Children training on November 16, from 5:30--8:30 PM. To register, contact the parish office.
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. . . with the Wider Community
● The Society of St. Andrew invites parishes to order daily devotions for Advent. Printed booklets, eReader version, and daily emails are available.
● Katie Zawaki offers a video of the N eurotheology program at Hollins University.
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Neurotheology at Hollins University
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 Resources and Links
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as of August 13, 2015
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Bishop Marmion Resource Center
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as of October 30, 2015
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St. Nicholas Day Appeal & more!
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www.dioswva.org
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Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia
1002 1st Street SW ~ Roanoke, VA 24016
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