Integrity hosts screening of "Love Free or Die"

Integrity will hold a screening of "Love Free or Die" on Tuesday, May 21, 7:30 p.m., at St. Aidan's, Virginia Beach. "Love Free or Die" is a documentary about the Episcopal Church's first openly gay bishop, the Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson. Admission is free. All are welcome! Contact Integrity for more information, integrityvb@gmail.com.

Godly Play training coming in August

A Godly Play training is planned for Saturday, August 3, 8:30 to 2, at St. Martin's, Williamsburg. Kathleen Capcara will lead this training. We would like to hear from you what aspects of the training you need the most. Go to our Formation in Southern Virginia group on Facebook and let us know.

Ridley Foundation accepting scholarship applications

Through the great generosity and charity of Miss Roberta Ridley, an endowed trust was established many years ago to provide financial support for continuing education for qualified members of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Southern Virginia and for residents of Southampton County and the City of Franklin. Scholarships are based on academic excellence and financial need. Applications are due by June 20. Click here for more information and application form. 

2013-2014 Youth Ministry events and resources now online

Youth Ministry events and resources for the 2013-2014 program year are now available on our website, www.diosova.org/youth. The new materials include the 2013-2014 Youth Ministry Toolkit, applications, forms, and other resources. There's also a full calendar of upcoming events for youth.

Jackson-Feild residents share their talents

By Tod Balsbaugh, Jackson-Feild Homes 

The children at Jackson-Feild Homes have been assisting the residents of Emporia Manor and Greensville Manor in Emporia, Virginia by making a variety of gifts and delivering them to residents once a month.Theresa Hicks, Program Coordinator, initiated this effort last fall. She wanted to instill a sense of community service in the Home's residents. The residents have made such items as Halloween cup cakes, decorative wreaths, snowman candy canes, Valentine centerpieces and their most recent gifts of butterfly treat bags. When delivering these gifts, Hicks encourages the children to interact with the residents. In doing so, both children and residents are enriched and changed. Through the simple act of being kind, the boys and girls are instilled with a sense of pride. The children look forward to the next trip where they can share their lives and talents with others.

Bishop Vache Scholarship applications being accepted

Applications for the C. Charles Vache Scholarship are now being accepted. Applications are available on our website. The Bishop Vache Scholarships provide funds to assist low-income and minority college students in the Diocese of Southern Virginia. First year students as well as returning college students are welcome to apply. Scholarship awards range from $1000 to $5000 per academic year. Applications must be postmarked by June 30. Notifications will go out by July 15, and awards will be made by August 1.

Diaconal Ordination Exploration Program application deadline is May 15

The deadline for applications to the Diaconal Ordination Exploration Program in the Diocese of Southern Virginia is May 15.  Applicants will interview with the Commission on Ministry for postulancy in the fall of 2013. Those granted postulancy will receive formation and training in the new cross diocesan school for deacons. The school is a joint effort of the Episcopal Dioceses of Southern Virginia and Virginia. For more information, click here.