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 Connecting
Bishop Mark has been away for some Continuing Education time. He will be back in the office next week.
● 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.
● Ordination of Becky McDaniel on May 14, 11 AM, in Christ Church, Blacksburg: God willing and the People consenting, Bishop Mark 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.
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. . . with the Diocese
● Register now to hear Dr. Delia Heck's presentation on the Millennial Development Goals for the Center for Lifelong Learning program on May 10. Call the office at 540-483-1518. Read more.
● St. John's, Roanoke, has a lot to share this week:
-- Summer Music Camp: for rising first through sixth graders, featuring a week of experiential learning designed to help your child grow musically and foster his/her innate creativity. There is no cost. Register here.
--Parents' Night Out / Bricks 4 God LEGO nights: In partnership with Bricks 4 Kidz, St. John's will host three "parents' night out" events. Kids will eat dinner, learn a Bible story, and build related LEGO projects. Cost is $10/child for children ages 4 and up; childcare is provided for those under 3 at no cost. Register here: June 16, July 22, August 13.
--The St. John's Youth Group is hosting an All Decades Prom (for adults) on May 14, as a Mission Trip Fundraiser. All 18-and-overs are welcome!
--St. John's, Roanoke, is looking for a full time youth minister.
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Remember to check out the diocesan
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. . . with the Wider Community
● Encouraging instructors and a nurturing community will awaken your artistic talents at Kanuga's annual Liturgical Arts Conference: Faith, Art, and Creative Expression, August 21-26. Six morning classes and an array of afternoon activities will explore needlework, photography, prayer gardens, flower arranging, painting, and music. To learn more and to register, please visit www.kanuga.org/liturgicalarts.
● Following a two-day meeting in April, The Episcopal Church - United Methodist Dialogue Committee issued a Communique. Read more.
● Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry has named the Rev. Meghan Froehlich as Missioner for Transition Ministry, a member of the Presiding Bishop's staff, following an extensive churchwide search. Learn more.
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Bishop Marmion Resource Center
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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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