Ordination of Becky McDaniel on May 14, 11 AM in Christ Church, Blacksburg: I am pleased to announce that, with God willing and the People consenting, I will ordain Becky to the Sacred Order of Deacons on May 14 in Blacksburg. Please keep Becky and her girls in your prayers as she prepares for this joyous moment. Becky will begin her ministry as a missional curate assigned to both Trinity Episcopal Church and Stuart Hall School in Staunton. Find the invitation here.
Visiting St. Peter's, Callaway
Parish Visitations and Meetings: On the Fourth Sunday of Eastertide, I was with the people of St. Peter's, Callaway. (Click the red link to see more photos on Facebook.) There were two confirmations and two receptions. This week I attended the College for Bishops Board meeting in North Carolina. I was nominated by the Presiding Bishop and elected to this position at the Spring House of Bishops meeting. I will be away April 30--May 2 for some Continuing Education time.
Pastoral Concerns: The Rev. James Hubbard is having some additional cancer testing. Please keep him in your prayers during this uncertain period.
Connecting
. . . with Evans House
● The Aidan Community, Roanoke, is open for applications to be in the first cohort of residents. If you or someone you know, aged 21-35, is looking to live deeper as a part of an intentional Christian community while working or studying in Roanoke, apply today. More information and the application can be found at www.aidancommunity.com.
●Your parish has an opportunity to make a difference in a young person's life. Please share this flyer and discuss the opportunity to support the youth of the South Sudanese Christian Fellowship, a nesting congregation at St. James', Roanoke.
Remember to check out the diocesan
Bulletin Board. You'll find information and news of all kinds!
. . . with the Wider Community
● The deadline for applications for educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church for the 2016-2017 academic year is nearing--April 30. Learn more.
● Applications are now accepted for grant proposals for the 2016-2017 academic year from dioceses, parishes or community colleges/colleges/universities for new as well as current campus ministries in higher education institutions located throughout The Episcopal Church. Read more.
● The application deadline to serve on the Mission Planning Team for the July 2017 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) has been extended to May 10. On the web
Notes from Bishop Mark
