Monday, March 11, 2019
Care of Creation pledge and reflection guide available
Episcopalians and friends concerned about all of God's
creation are invited to join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry in pledging
to take action to protect and renew God's world and all who call it
home. The goal is to gather at least 1,000 pledges with concrete,
personal commitments by Earth Day, April 22. Building from the Episcopal Vision for Care of Creation Statement
developed by the Presiding Bishop's Office and the Advisory Council on
Stewardship of Creation for the 79th General Convention, this pledge, and the accompanying Reflection Guide, is a tangible and practical way to show love for God's world. Click here to learn more.
"Love God, Love Neighbor: Advocacy in Action" training on refugee resettlement issues June 27-28 in DC
Registration is now open for "Love God, Love Neighbor:
Advocacy in Action," a two-day interactive training for clergy and
laity interested in developing or improving their advocacy skills and
having the opportunity to advocate directly to members of Congress and
their staff about protections for refugees. Sponsored by the Office of
Government Relations in partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries,
"Love God, Love Neighbor: Advocacy in Action" will be held
Thursday-Friday, June 27-28, in Washington, D.C. Click here for more information.
Bishop Magness to host online meeting with youth on Mar. 21
Calling all youth in the Diocese of Southern Virginia!
Bishop Magness is hosting a listening session via Zoom on March 21 at
6:30 p.m. to provide an opportunity to hear your thoughts and dreams
about Episcopal Youth Community events and programming. To join the
conversation send an email to aturner@diosova.org to get the Zoom meeting login.
Administrators & Treasurers Lunch Group to meet
The Administrators & Treasurers Lunch Group will meet on
Thursday, March 28, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Office in
Newport News. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with other parish
administrators and treasurers to talk about common issues. There's no
agenda for this gathering - just an opportunity to get together, share,
encourage, support, and ask questions. Bring your own lunch; beverages
will be provided. RSVP to Diocesan Comptroller Judy Dobson, jdobson@diosova.org or 757-213-3386.
James Solomon Russell celebration on March 31
Play golf to help Jackson-Feild's children
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The tournament will be held at the Country Club at the Highlands
in Chesterfield County. Lunch is served at noon and the shotgun start
begins at 1:00 p.m.
Jackson-Feild's mission is to provide high-quality mental health
services to children who have suffered severe emotional trauma heal and
restore wellness so that they can return home.
If you would like to enter a team or would like to play yourself please contact Terron Watkins at 804-354-6929 or email him at twatkins@jacksonfeild.org to enter or go to Jackson-Feild's website (www.jacksonfeild.org).
Thriving in Ministry opportunity for clergywomen
Clergywomen in any denomination across the South serving in their
first appointment as a solo or senior pastor (and associates hoping to
serve as solo or senior pastors in the future) are invited to apply for
the first cohort of the Thriving in Ministry program, which provides
resources for women in ministry through regular ecumenical peer group
meetings, congregational trainings, transformative retreats (including
an international pilgrimage!), financial support for restorative
practices that promote pastoral well-being, and spiritual direction and
coaching over a 15-month period. This opportunity is funded through a
grant from the Lilly Endowment Fund and is offered at no cost to
participants. Applications are open for the first cohort, which will
begin meeting in September 2019. The application deadline is May 31,
2019. Click here for more information.
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