Check out the two Province 3 youth events this Spring

Senior High Weekend- March 1-3

Middle School Weekend- April 19-21

Youth from the dioceses of Province 3 will gather for two wonderful weekends this Spring at beautiful North Bay camp on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland with music by the Sloane River Project. Who's in Province 3? Our province includes the dioceses of Southern Virginia, Bethlehem, Central Pennsylvania, Easton, D.C., Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Northwest Pennsylvania, Southwest Virginia, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia. 

The fee for the event is subsidized at $100 per person. Scholarship assistance is always available.  Transportation will be coordinated for groups attending the weekends. To register or for more information please contact Ashley Scruggs at  ascruggs@diosova.org.

Tallis Scholars to perform in Virginia

Diocese of Virginia will kick off its new Episcopal Arts Series with two concerts by the Tallis Scholars, perhaps the most famous choir in the world. For more than 40 years, the Oxford, England based Tallis Scholars have been considered the preeminent performers of the greatest sacred music of the Renaissance era. Hailed by the New York Times as "the rock stars of Renaissance vocal music," the Tallis Scholars have produced dozens of recordings, receiving the highest critical acclaim across the globe. The Tallis Scholars will perform two sacred concerts (identical programs), one to be held at the Falls Church, Falls Church, on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. and the other at St. James's, Richmond on Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. Click here for more information and tickets. 

Time to apply for ECW Scholarships

The Episcopal Church Women's Elise Holladay Scholarship provides assistance to men and women for continued education beyond high school in undergraduate study only. In 2013, the ECW awarded $11,500 to students throughout the diocese. The Beverley D. Tucker Scholarship provides assistance to men and women in church-related training in an accredited Episcopal Church training school. The deadline for applying is April 30. Click here for the application form. Questions? Contact Deborah Austin, akadeborah@aol.com or 757-538-1797. 

Scholarships for VTS students available

Hampton Roads Community Foundation is accepting 2013-2014 applications for the Barron F. Black Scholarship and the Hy Smith Scholarship, both of which are for Virginia Theological Seminary students from the geographic area served by the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia. The Foundation’s theological scholarship application is currently available on our website at http://hamptonroadscf.org/scholarships for interested students to download. The application deadline is April 1, 2013. Awards will be up to $4,000.

LPM Spring Workshop on March 9

Leadership Program for Musicians (LPM) presents a special one-day Workshop to enrich the music ministry of your congregation. "The Music of the Spheres: Choral Anthems from Hymnals and Beyond" will be held Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 4819 Monument Avenue, Richmond. Early bird fee: $45 and includes lunch and your free anthem packet. Fee after February 28 is $60. This workshop is for EVERYONE from all denominations who loves the Church's Music and Worship - enthusiastic amateurs and experienced professionals alike.

• Morning session: Using hymns as anthems - Our hymnals provide a wonderful resource for choirs with limited resources-ideas you'll take home!
• Afternoon session: Anthem reading - Unison, two and three part, and simple four part anthems-fun and stimulating.

To Register: Send name(s) and Check to ("LPM Virginia") to Nellwyn Beamon, Church of the Ascension, 405 Talbot Hall Road, Norfolk VA 23505.  

Theologian Dr. Stanley Hauerwas featured at Duke Divinity School Anglican Episcopal Study Day

The Anglican Episcopal House of Studies (AEHS) at Duke Divinity School is excited to announce that this year's AEHS Study Day for clergy on March 14 will feature Dr. Stanley Hauerwas, one of the world's most influential theologians.  His topic is "Preaching without Apology:  Thoughts from an Occasional Preacher and Practical Theologian." Click here for more information. 

2013 Forum for Pastoral Ministries - Caring for the Caregiver

Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care (VIPCare) invites you to the 2013 Forum for Pastoral Ministries. This year's forum is "Caring for the Caregivers" and includes "The Empty Nest is Not Empty Anymore - Special Needs of Dependent Children;" "The Relationship Has Reversed - Caring for Aging Parents;" and "Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First - Self Care for the Caregiver." Speakers include Dr. W. Vic Maloy, Dr. Doug M. Thorpe and the Rev. Kristin L. Francisco.  

The forum is Thursday, February 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at VIPCare (2000 Bremo Road, Suite 105, Richmond) and is open to all parish and specialized ministry leaders. Cost is $35.00 and 0.3 units Continuing Education Credit are offered.To register call 804-282-8332 or to to www.vipcare.org by January 31.