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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Religion & The American Revolution lecture at Historic St. Luke's
Camp Chanco Staff Week in full swing - register today while space available!
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Presiding Bishop's message for World Refugee Day
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On World Refugee Day, held each year on June 20, we celebrate the
strength, resilience, and courage of refugees worldwide. Refugees bring
gifts, skills, and talents to our communities, enhancing the very
fabric of our nation.
Episcopal Migration Ministries is the Episcopal Church's foremost
response to refugee crises. Working in partnership with offices and
groups within the church as well as with governments and non-government
organizations (NGOs), Episcopal Migration Ministries assures safe
passage and provides vital services for thousands of refugee families
upon their arrival in America: English language and cultural orientation
classes; employment services; school enrollment; and initial
assistance with housing and transportation. For each family, the goal
is self-reliance and self-determination. After years of living in
limbo, refugees now have the opportunity to begin again on a strong
foundation that honors their stories and dignity, thanks to Episcopal
Migration Ministries.
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Clergy transitions
The Rev. Dr. Daniel Wade McClain began as Canterbury Chaplain
at The College of William & Mary, and Bruton Parish, Williamsburg
on June 1, 2018.
The Rev. Martin Bagay will begin as Interim Rector at the
Churches of St. George's Parish (St. George's, Pungoteague and St.
James', Accomac) on June 15, 2018.
Boys Home students join Uganda mission
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Students attending Uganda Summer Mission, L to R: Nickolas Schwartz, Christian Bass, Evans Weber.
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When asked, the students said they are most
excited to meet new people and to have the opportunity to help others.
They also spoke of their upcoming opportunity to teach a Bible class to
the children in Uganda. The students explained that they are each
responsible for teaching their very own study and are working hard to
prepare Bible lessons for the children.
Jackson-Feild holds 20th commencement exercises
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Two graduates spoke to those gathered about their experience
at Jackson-Feild and at the on-campus, Gwaltney School. The express
thanks and gratitude for the help and assistance they received from
everyone at Jackson-Feild. Six scholarships were awarded to
students to help with college or trade school expenses. These
scholarships were given by a number of funders.
Each graduate is given a class ring donated by an anonymous
donor. Young ladies are also given a dozen roses and young men a wallet
in addition to a cash gift from an anonymous donor. Graduates are also
given gift certificates from the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese
of Southern Virginia.
ECW recognizes Jackson-Feild's 11 graduates
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L to R: ECW President Helen Sharpe Williams; Jackson-Feild
alumna Leslie Ludwig; Ann Chaffins long-time member of Jackson-Feild
development staff.
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Two graduates spoke to those gathered about their experience
at Jackson-Feild and at the on-campus, Gwaltney School. They expressed
thanks and gratitude for the help and support they received from
everyone at Jackson-Feild.
One of the graduates concluded her remarks saying "Every
day at Jackson-Feild I got closer to God and discovered God within me.
Maybe it is because just being in the middle of nowhere surrounded by
trees and animals, or the positive energy on campus but I believe it is
the people who brought me closer. I hold Jackson-Feild very dear to my
heart for opening a bright new world."
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