 |
March 10, 2016
In this issue:
|
 Connecting with Evans House
● Bishop Mark's Lenten Reflection from the beginning of Lent can be found by clicking here.
● Treasurers: Mark your calendars for Treasurers' Day, March 19, 10 AM, at Evans House. Please RSVP using this link, so that we can provide lunch and materials.
● Senior Wardens and Parochial Clergy: please remember to respond to the survey regarding life insurance benefits for clergy and lay employees as soon as possible. Input is still needed from approximately thirty parishes before we can move forward with a possible Open Enrollment period.
|
| |
An evening of celebration at St. James', Roanoke
|
● Last Sunday, Bishop Mark worshipped with St. James', Roanoke, including an evening service with the Sudanese congregation, at which one was baptized, two were confirmed, and one was received. (Click the red link to see more photos.) This week, he is attending the House of Bishops meeting at Camp Allen. His "Notes" section of the Weekly Update will return next week.
|
Connecting with the Diocese
● Safeguarding God's Children Training will take place at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (42 East Main Street, Salem, VA) on Sunday, April 10, from 1 PM to 4 PM. This training is for all who work with children and youth in any capacity, for vestry members, and for leadership team members. Parents, guardians and childcare givers are also welcome and encouraged to attend. To register, contact Maile Armstrong at 540-947-5016 or mailearmstrong@verizon.net. There is no cost to attend.
● Love Feast: Together at the Table: On March 13 and 20 at 6:30 PM, at St. John's, Roanoke, Martha Bourlakas will lead a discussion of faith, disability, and food based on her book Love Feast: Together at the Table, which was released in February. Join her in a look at the unexpected ways we experience God's grace through our perfectly imperfect selves and those walking beside us. Please come share a glorious feast of love!
|
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!
|
Connecting with the Wider Community
●
|
| |
The Rev. Lynn Litchfield as "Hope"
|
The Rev. Lynn Litchfield, from GraceInside, will bring a presentation about a female inmate and her life to your church or civic group. If you're interested in sharing "Hope's Story" in your community or in learning more about prison ministry in Virginia, please email Lynn at lynnlitchfield@graceinside.org or
call 434-822-2972.
● The Province III Synod will be held April 24 and 25 in Martinsburg, WV. There will also be a conference there on April 25 and 26, entitled "Calling the Future Church. Learn more about both events by clicking here.
● The Constitution, Canons and Rules of Order of The Episcopal Church, reflecting all updates and amendments approved at the 78th General Convention, is now available in English. Learn more.
● A special conference designed for leaders in ministry with young adults on and off college campuses, Nourish: Young Adult and Campus Ministry Leadership Conference is slated for June 26-29 at the Maritime Institute near Baltimore, MD. Learn more, register, or apply to be on the design team here.
|
Resources and Links
|
|
|
| |
|
as of November 14, 2015
|
Bishop Marmion Resource Center
| |
|
|
| |
as of December 17, 2015
|
St. Nicholas Day Appeal & more!
|
www.dioswva.org
|
|
Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia
1002 1st Street SW ~ Roanoke, VA 24016
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
