Golfers swing their way to help Jackson-Feilds' children

	Members of the Modern Woodmen   winning team

May 9 could not have been a better day for a golf tournament. The weather was perfect and the course at The Country Club at the Highlands in Chesterfield County was in excellent shape. The 83 golfers who participated enjoyed their time on the links and the volunteers who worked the event had a great time, but it was the children at Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services were the ultimate winners of the 21st annual Go Golfing for the Kids tournament.

 

Proceeds from the 2016 tournament will be matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous foundation and be used to build an outdoor recreation center with a sports court and swimming pool. Over the years, proceeds from the tournament have been used to finance a variety of special needs such as start-up initiatives and children's programs in addition to providing scholarship funding for children with no money for their care.

 

JFBHS would thank the following: Boddie-Noell Enterprises for being the tournament sponsor for the 21st year in a row; Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial for being the presenting sponsor; Jones LTC Pharmacy for being the dinner sponsor; and Hardee's for providing delicious box lunches to all the participants and volunteers.

 

Applications now accepted for 2016 Jubilee Ministry grants

Applications are now accepted for the 2016 Jubilee Ministry grants to further the mission and ministry of The Episcopal Church. The 2016 Jubilee Grants will be awarded in two categories, totaling $65,000: Jubilee Development Grant and Jubilee Impact Grants. The Jubilee Development Grant, up to $25,000, will be awarded to a new or existing ministry that can demonstrate a new or re-visioned strategy and methodology to address systemic issues affecting domestic poverty. This grant is intended to seed a sustainable program that makes a difference locally and can inspire others for similar work beyond itself. The Jubilee Impact Grants, in amounts of $750 to $1,500 for a total of $40,000, will be awarded for initiatives of Jubilee Centers that make a positive and measurable impact in the lives of those in need. Application forms are available here. Deadline for applications is June 17 at 5 p.m. All currently-designated Jubilee Ministries are eligible. Proposals must be approved by bishop of the diocese.

Episcopal Church Evangelism Conference in November

Save the dates for Evangelism Matters, an Episcopal Church Evangelism Conference on November 18-19 in Dallas, TX, for anyone who would like to learn more about evangelism and available resources to share our faith. This innovative churchwide event is co-sponsored by Forward Movement and the Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop's Office, and is hosted by the Diocese of Dallas and Church of the Transfiguration, Dallas, where the activities will be held. Among the planned activities are an address by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, plus plenary sessions and workshops by evangelism leaders. A portion of the Saturday events will be live webcast to allow for individual and group viewing during conventions, discussion groups, and local evangelism gatherings. Schedule, registration and other details will be announced in June.

Episcopal Digital Network launches new service to authors

Authors and publishers are invited to share news about their religious and theological books and publications in the newest section to be launched on the Episcopal Digital Network, the Featured Books section. The Episcopal Digital Network is an ad-supported media network that delivers news, information and resources to church leaders, members and general audiences through the Episcopal News Service, Sermons That Work and Lesson Plans That Work websites. The Featured Books section offers a free space to promote new books and publications, with the option of purchasing a featured listing on the homepages of the network websites and in the newsletters of the Episcopal News Service and Sermons That Work. Click here for more info.

Church Periodical Club - changing the world, one book at a time

The Church Periodical Club is an Episcopal institution; its ministry is to supply books, magazine, e-books and educational tapes, videos and computer programs free to those who cannot obtain them and to raise the money to do this. Materials may be religious or secular, but must be used within the mission of the church.

The observance of a Church Periodical Club Sunday is an important way you can support the work of CPC and help make it a concern of the whole church. CPC materials were distributed at Annual Council. Please be sure to display them prominently in your parish. If more materials are required, contact Deborah Austin at complianceretired@gmail.com or 757-538-1797.

Donations are needed to continue the CPC ministry. If you would like to make a donation to CPC, please make checks payable to Church Periodical Club, note the name of your church on the memo line, and mail check to: Deborah Austin, 2033 Hickorywood Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434. 

CE-Net: Challenges of church in the 21st century

Monday, June 6, 5:30 p.m. at Ascension, Norfolk

Parishes in Southern Virginia, and throughout the church, continue to wrestle with decreasing attendance and participation in formation programs. Join CE-Net (Christian Education Network) for dinner and conversation on Monday, June 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Ascension, Norfolk, as we share and discuss our challenges going forward in 2016 and develop strategies for meeting the new reality of church in the 21st century. Are we doing what we are called to do, or are we just recycling the same programs? Your voice is important! We hope to see you there.  Questions? Contact Lynn Farlin, 757-423-6715 or Lfarlin@ascension-Norfolk.org , or Jennifer Nauroth, 757-759-5107 or Jenny.nauroth@cox.net.

Summer camp & VBS are just around the corner - get staff and volunteers Safe Church training now!

Summer camp and Vacation Bible School season is almost here. Time to make sure your staff and volunteers have completed the required Safe Church training. There are two classroom trainings: May 21 at St. Christopher's, Portsmouth and June 18 at Good Shepherd, Norfolk. Online training is also available. Click here for more information about Safe Church training. Questions? Contact Susan Allen, sallen@diosova.org or 757-213-3391.