Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Letter to the Episcopal Church from the Presiding Bishop and President of the House of Deputies
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and the Rev. Gay Clark
Jennings, President of the House of Deputies have issued a letter to the
Episcopal Church regarding Resolution D034 passed by General
Convention. The resolution suspends for three years the canon that
places a time limit on reporting clergy sexual misconduct against
children and youth under age 21. Click here to read their letter.
Parish Development Clinics in 2019
The Order of the Ascension, an Episcopal Religious Community,
invites clergy-in-charge of congregations (rectors, vicars) to two
Parish Development Clinics. They are an integration of practical parish
issues and Anglican pastoral/ascetic theology and strategy; with a touch
of organization development. Participants come having completed a
significant course of reading. They each complete some work prior to the
clinic. Trainer/coaches will facilitate a process in which the
participants engage one another and the coaches around the issues and
dynamics of their parishes.
There are two clinics which still have open space. The
workshop fee is $200.00. Participants arrange for their own lodging and
meals:
- Benedictine Rhythms: Listen, Take Counsel - June 4-7, 2-19, Seattle, WA. Register by March 1. Objectives are: 1) To better understand the inner dynamics of self and parish around listening and taking counsel. and 2) To increase our ability to shape healthier and more faithful practices around listening and taking counsel.
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Shaping the Parish Through Spiritual Practice - Sept. 10-13, 2019, Seattle, WA. Register by April 1. The emphasis will be on understanding and living a pastoral theology and strategy. In this clinic we will focus on spiritual practice.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Bishop Magness called to serve as Bishop Diocesan Pro-Tempore
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Diocesan Youth Task Force hosted November Weekend at Chanco
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On November 16-18, the Diocesan Youth Task Force hosted
November Weekend at Chanco on the James. Sixty-six participants
experienced a spirit and fun-filled weekend centered around the theme
"Hold Fast: God Is With You." The Youth Task Force hopes you will join
us for May Weekend at Chanco on the James. So mark your calendars for
May 17-19!
Annual Council: Youth Delegation & Delegation Advisor applications are being accepted
The Diocese of Southern Virginia will hold its 127th Annual Council - "Fresh Expressions of Gospel Relationships" - February 8-9, 2019 at the Williamsburg Lodge Convention Center. Go to www.bit.ly/diosova127 for complete registration and hotel information, and all the most current information about Council.
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Youth Delegation & Youth Delegation Advisor Applications
Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to be a part of the Youth Delegation at Annual Council. Use the application form available here.
Applications are due by January 9, 2019. Additionally, two adult
leaders will be selected to serve as advisors for the youth delegation
to help them engage in and process Council. Click here for more info and an application form.
Clergy transitions
The Rev. James Young began as priest-in-charge at St. Thomas', Chesapeake, on November 1, 2018.
The Rev. Marjorie Holm left as Interim Rector at Emmanuel, Franklin, on November 30, 2018.
The Rev. Deacon Bob Gay began at Hickory Neck, Toano, on December 2, 2018.
The Rev. Deacon Margery Howell retired from Good Samaritan, Virginia Beach, on December 2, 2018.
Choral Skills for the Organist - A Refresher
Holly Sunderland will present Choral Skills for the Organist - A
Refresher on Saturday, January 26, beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's
Lutheran Church, 2208 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Many organists
find themselves leading choirs as part of their duties. Some are
singing organists who are quite content modeling and refining both solo
and choral singers. Some, however, lack experience and confidence in
these endeavors. This is a seminar in which participants will be
introduced to the concept of "gradual release" - I do, We do together,
You do together, You do. This pattern works well for teaching untrained
singers. This seminar will be a good refresher for the trained, or
introduction to the novice. It is free and no advance registration
required.
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