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 Notes from Bishop Mark
During the summer months this Weekly Update and my Notes will be published every other week.
● Another New Deacon Postulant: Dick Willis from Christ Episcopal Church, Roanoke, was made a postulant for the diaconate.
● Pastoral Concerns: The Rev. Shelby Owen's father-in-law, Robbie Owen, died in an accident last week. May he rest in the peace of Christ. Please keep Steve, Shelby, and their family in your prayers.
● Meetings: This week Canon Harris and I met with the vestry of Grace, Radford, to discuss plans for the upcoming search for their next rector. Next week I will attend my final session of the three-year program for new bishops at the the College for Bishops at the Roslyn Center in Richmond.
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Connecting
● Enjoy the slide show of Bishop Mark's recent trip to Haiti for the Haiti Connections conference, which was taken in part to learn about other schools that are in need of partnerships. Read more about the trip on our website at
www.dioswva.org.
● Hymns In Times of Crisis is a resource available through The Hymn Society for use during times of crisis due to death, natural disaster, or family struggles. The publishers, authors and composers have graciously granted permission for parishes to use any of the hymns in this collection at no royalty cost for two months following the crisis, and at any memorial or remembrance service held within one year of the event. Learn more. (Scroll down at the linked page to see a list of hymns available for this purpose.)
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. . . with the Diocese
● Enjoy the Summer Festival of Organ Music at Christ, Roanoke, on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM. Outstanding players present varied and entertaining programs followed by festive receptions in the Parish Hall. Guest organists will be William McCorkle (Lexington, VA) on July 12; John Cummins (Winston-Salem, NC) on July 19; Jeremy Thompson (Charlottesville, VA) on July 26; and Daniel Stipe (Richmond, VA) on August 2. All are welcome!
● St. Elizabeth's, Roanoke, invites you to "Have a picnic at our place!" on July 10, from 5--7 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Sit under the big oak tree and enjoy an outdoor concert with dixieland jazz band Fat Tuesdays, Dojo Grilled Cheese food truck, and Cool Blue Ice Cream truck. Bring a chair, a blanket, a friend, and a picnic with beverage of your choice.
● Art Camp is an opportunity to explore photography, drawing, pottery, drama, calligraphy, music, and painting. Traditional activities such as games, swimming, worship, movies, and hikes in the woods take place as well. Read more about all the summer sessions.
● The Center for Lifelong Learning welcomes Dr. Brian Unwin MD on Tuesday, July 12. Dr. Unwin will offer Old Age Ain't for Sissies. Learn more on the website, or call 540-483-1518.
● Eight students recently graduated from the Edna Hayden Gwaltney School at Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services. Read more about this achievement.
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Remember to check out the diocesan
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. . . with the Wider Community
● The application deadline for 2016 Jubilee Grants has been extended. Read more.
● Save the date: International Black Clergy Conference in November. Learn more.
● Photos of Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry are available for downloading here.
● The Beecken Center of the School of Theology at the University of the South, in partnership with the National Disaster Interfaiths Network, invites clergy and spiritual caregivers of the Episcopal Church and religious leaders of all faiths to take this two-day disaster chaplaincy training. Participants who complete this certification can volunteer as a chaplain in their own diocese or faith community, or with NDIN and its national partners. Learn more.
● Episcopal Digital Network has launched Actualités, designed to provide services for French-speaking Episcopalians and Anglicans throughout The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. Read more.
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Links and Resources
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Bishop Marmion Resource Center
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as of June 15, 2016
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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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