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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Live conversation with authors Anne Lamott and Nadia Bolz-Weber
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Free workshop via Zoom: Praying the Regina Coeli in Eastertide
The Community of the Gospel, a non-residential monastic community of the Episcopal Church, offers educational opportunities free of charge for members, Friends of the Community and the public. As you plan your spiritual and study practices for the Easter season, they invite you to join them for a special CG Learns workshop: Praying the Regina Coeli in Eastertide on Saturday, April 17, from 12 to 1 p.m. via Zoom. The guest monastic facilitator for this event will be Br. Francis Jonathan Bullock, BSG, Indianapolis, IN. Br. Francis Jonathan will discuss the history and theology of this ancient prayer, highlighting its place in the monastic toolbox. The presentation will conclude with Noonday Prayer and the Regina Coeli. The workshop is open to all and is free of charge. In order to receive a Zoom invite, please sign up at this Doodle poll. If you have questions, contact Brother Guardian Daniel-Chad by email danhoffma@gmail.com.
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Spring edition of The Grapevine ECW newsletter
The Grapevine, the diocesan ECW newsletter, for Spring 2021 is here! Click here for your copy The Grapevine is a quarterly print-ready newsletter available for individuals and churches to receive via email. Back issues can be found here. If you have news you would like included in The Grapevine, contact Vicky Koch, vkoch@stpaulsnorfolk.org.
Monday, March 8, 2021
Two new book studies from Repairers of the Breach
The Repairers of the Breach is launching two new book study opportunities. We recognize that there are many excellent resources to explore as we learn, study and work towards becoming the Beloved Community. Additionally, it is important to acknowledge that individuals are at different points on their journey of learning about and exploring racial justice issues. You are invited to join the book study group that best matches your needs:
Diocesan Good Friday Service
The Diocesan Liturgists are producing a virtual Good Friday service, which will walk the Stations of the Cross. Like the Christmas video, it will feature different parishes from across our diverse diocese. The Bishop encourages churches to include this as part of their Holy Week services. The video will be available on the diocesan YouTube channel by 8 a.m. on Good Friday, April 2.
James Solomon Russell Celebration
The James Solomon Russell Chapter of Union of Black Episcopalians invites you to join them on Sunday, March 28 at 3 p.m. for The Venerable James Solomon Russell Virtual Commemoration. The theme of the gathering is James Solomon Russell: Priest, Church Planter, Educator, College President and Man of Faith. Speaker will be Dr. Robert L. Satcher, Sr., the ninth president of Saint Paul’s College. You are invited to make a gift to: The Saint Paul’s Memorial Chapel. Please send your contribution to: Dr. Angela Parker, Treasure/SPMC, P.O. Box 268, Lawrenceville, VA 23868. Visit diosova.org for log in information for this gathering.