As part of our liturgy at Annual Council 2015, each
delegation wrote a prayer for their parish. We are sharing these
prayers each week in the eNews so that we all can support one another
in the upcoming year.
Emmanuel, Hampton
heavenly
Father, we pray for guidance to help us fulfill our baptismal covenant
and responsibility as stewards of your gifts and word. help us to attend
to the needs of others and focus on the number of lives changed for the
better as a result of our inreach, outreach, and all o four ministries.
We recognize that we will face challenges and we will rely on your
teachings, love and blessings to help us maintain the strength and
compassion to serve our community, each other and you as we work through
trials and tribulations. Through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
All Saints, Virginia Beach
God
of wisdom, God of grace, we give you thanks for the life and witness of
All Saints, Virginia Beach. We pray for a continuation of faithful
witness to youth, children, and families of all ages so that all may
know Christ's love and make Christ known through worship, music,
formation and outreach all to the glory of God and the furtherance of
God's Kingdom. All this we pray through our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ. Amen.
Christ and St. Luke's, Norfolk
Blessed
are you, O Lord our God, Sovereign of the Universe. You have created us
and sustained us, and allowed us to reach this moment. For this and
your many blessings, we are forever grateful. Please guide and bless all
those who answer your call in this church, especially as we consider
the future of Christ and St. Luke's Church community. Enliven them to
openly listen and respond to your indwelling Holy Spirit; in themselves
and in other. Strengthen their bonds of communal love and service. When
they doubt, tire or disagree in their work, let them be open to
discerning your guidance, and be centered in serving you to make plans
and decisions in harmony with your reign on earth. Protect us and keep
us attentive to the needs of our clergy, our leaders, our staff, our
members, our neighbors, and ourselves. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
More than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education
Michelle Peterson, co-founder and president of The Sarah
Michelle Peterson Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to preventing
suicide, will be our featured speaker at CE-NET on Thursday, November
12, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Diocesan Office in Newport News.
Michelle will be sharing a suicide prevention program that
has clear relevance for faith communities. Suicide is now the second
leading cause of death for young people ages 15-24. Michelle's session
will educate us about suicide and prompt us to consider how our faith
communities can take part in reducing teen suicide. The program has been
designed to increase the understanding of the problem of teen suicide,
identify risk factors, and highlight warning signs of youth suicide, so
that adults who work with youth are better prepared to identify and
refer students who may be at risk.
Ms. Peterson is committed to increasing the number and
quality of suicide prevention programs provided for adolescents in the
high school and middle school years and presents depression awareness
and suicide prevention programs for teens, families, and those who work
with them. Michelle is a survivor of suicide. In 2014, her daughter,
Sarah, died by suicide at the age of fifteen. An active participant in
her community, Michelle is a member of the Maury High School Booster
Board and is the chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee at First
Lutheran Church of Norfolk. As a parent of four children, she has
volunteered with many school and community groups as a Girl Scout
Leader, Vacation Bible School Director, Sunday School teacher, PTA Board
Member, and leader or member of many committees. Michelle earned a B.A.
from Michigan State University and is a former school teacher.
Join us for this informative and interactive session!
Thursday, November 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Diocesan Office, 11827
Canon Blvd., Suite 101, Newport News.
Safe Church Training on Nov. 14 in Norfolk
There will be a Safe Church classroom training
on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Ascension, Norfolk. Training will be from 8:45
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and include both Adult and Child modules. Cost is $15
per person. Click here to register.
Live and on-demand video of Presiding Bishop installation service
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The Holy Eucharist with the Installation of the 27th Presiding Bishop and Primate will occur on Sunday, November 1 at noon at Washington National Cathedral.
The service will be reflective of the comprehensiveness of the
Episcopal tradition and community. Bishop Curry will preach at the
service.
The Holy Eucharist will be live webcast available here. The live webcast will be closed-captioned for the hearing-impaired. Pre-registration is not required. The webcast will also be available here. On demand video of the Eucharist will be available here. The worship bulletin will be available for downloading beginning October 23 here.
Chanco seeking members for Board of Directors
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Artwork of the bluff courtesy of Christine Truxell
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Friday, October 16, 2015
Treasurer & Administrator Lunches expanding to the Richmond area
Upcoming Treasurer and Administrator Lunches will be held:
NEW! Treasurer & Administrator Lunch expanding to include Richmond area
Comptroller Nancy James and Communications Officer Ann Turner are heading west to expand the Treasurer & Administrator Lunch groups to include the Richmond area. We'll hold our first gathering in that area on Thursday, Nov. 5, 12 to 1:30 p.m. at St. John's, Chester. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Nancy James, njames@diosova.org.
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 12 to 1:30 p.m., at the Diocesan Office (11827 Canon Blvd., Suite 101, Newport News)
- Thursday, Nov. 5, 12 to 1:30 p.m. at St. John's, Chester (12201 Richmond St., Chester)
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, 12 to 1:30 p.m., at Galilee, Virginia Beach (3928 Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach)
NEW! Treasurer & Administrator Lunch expanding to include Richmond area
Comptroller Nancy James and Communications Officer Ann Turner are heading west to expand the Treasurer & Administrator Lunch groups to include the Richmond area. We'll hold our first gathering in that area on Thursday, Nov. 5, 12 to 1:30 p.m. at St. John's, Chester. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Nancy James, njames@diosova.org.
Praying for the churches of Southern Virginia
As part of our liturgy at Annual Council 2015, each
delegation wrote a prayer for their parish. We are sharing these
prayers each week in the eNews so that we all can support one another
in the upcoming year.
Trinity, Gretna and Christ Church, Danville
We pray for the homeless and unemployed in Pittsylvania County and for those elderly who are alone. We pray for the spread of the Gospel in our area and for justice among all peoples. We especially pray for the Holy Spirit to stir up all Christians to live their faith in their daily lie and works. Amen.
St. Stephen's, Norfolk and Mission of the Holy Spirit
God of light and life, break open the good news for us, be with us in our worship , homes and community. Remind us that your light is victorious over darkness. Remind us that we must work to heal pain we face in this world. Strengthen us in our service to you, O Lord, our God. Amen.
Trinity, Gretna and Christ Church, Danville
We pray for the homeless and unemployed in Pittsylvania County and for those elderly who are alone. We pray for the spread of the Gospel in our area and for justice among all peoples. We especially pray for the Holy Spirit to stir up all Christians to live their faith in their daily lie and works. Amen.
St. Stephen's, Norfolk and Mission of the Holy Spirit
God of light and life, break open the good news for us, be with us in our worship , homes and community. Remind us that your light is victorious over darkness. Remind us that we must work to heal pain we face in this world. Strengthen us in our service to you, O Lord, our God. Amen.
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