Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Cemetery Iconography presentation Nov. 3 at Historic St. Luke's
The design and creation of tombstones is an ancient art with
deep meanings behind many of the symbols chosen for each monument. The
weeping willow, the cherub, the rose that has not fully bloomed, the
eternal circle of the wreath, are all symbols with important meanings,
carefully selected by loved ones upon the death of those memorialized.
Join Historic St. Luke's for a presentation on Cemetery Iconography by Joanna Wilson Green,
Easement and Stewardship Archaeologist for the Virginia Department of
Historic Resources, this Saturday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and advance ticket purchase is encouraged as spots are limited. Light refreshments will be provided. Details and tickets are available here.
Camp Chanco: Don't miss the Do it Now Discount!
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Hiring for Summer Camp 2019
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Monday, October 29, 2018
Pray Election Day on Facebook
Join us Election Day, November 6, on the Diocesan Facebook page as we offer simple (non-political, non-partisan) prayers for our nation and for peace each hour on the hour beginning at 7am and concluding at 7pm.
John Meek retires as diocesan treasurer
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At the October 18 meeting of the diocesan Program Review
& Budget (PB&R) Committee meeting, Bishop Hollerith, members of
PB&R, and diocesan staff thanked John Meek as he retired as diocesan
treasurer.
John has served the Diocese as volunteer treasurer for eight
years. During his tenure, John was instrumental in the effort to
increase diocesan giving to the Episcopal Church, enabling Southern
Virginia to be able to achieve the required 15% pledge in 2019.
Ordination at Good Shepherd, Norfolk
Your prayers and presence are invited for the Ordination to the
Sacred Order of Priests of Saul Lars Burleson on Monday, November 26 at 7
p.m. at Good Shepherd, Norfolk. Saul is a deacon and chaplain in the
U.S. Navy. He will be ordained by The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Hunn, Bishop
of the Rio Grande. A reception will follow the service. Clergy: Red
stoles. Clergy from other traditions are invited to vest or wear dress
uniform and process. Good Shepherd is located at 7400 Hampton Blvd. in
Norfolk.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
It may be chilly outside, but we are thinking of warm summer camp days!
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At Chanco, we are already planning furiously for summer camp
2019. We are excited to share a fantastic upgrade of our Camp Brain
software and an extension of our Do It Now discount for camp
registration! We are very excited about this change and as a result your
registration process will be more user-friendly than ever before.
Register for Camp Chanco 2019 by November 30th and you will receive $15
off a one-week session and $25 off a two-week session! Chanco has
traditional camp sessions for ages 8-18 along with specialty sessions
Ropes Camp, Mariner's Camp, and Family Camp! Click here for a flyer with more information and visit www.chanco.org
to register today! Remember - refer a new camper who registers and
receive $50 off your own tuition - no limit! Questions? Contact us at hospitality@chanco.org or 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626).
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to release book of sermons, The Power of Love
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"To be honest, I wasn't thinking about including those
sermons in a book, but when the publisher saw them we all realized that
they would take the message of the love of Jesus deeper and apply it
to life," Curry said. "I hope and pray that this message of the way of
love, which is the way of Jesus, can be a message for our world at this
time."
Monday, October 22, 2018
Mission Share Resolution the focus of gatherings
Please join members of the Mission Share Task Force for
conversation relating to the Mission Share Resolution to be presented at
Council in 2019. These meetings are open to anyone who would like to
attend. We encourage attendance from clergy, vestry members, delegates
and treasurers.
These conversations will take place in two locations on Saturday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m.
- Manakin Church - 985 Huguenot Trail, Midlothian
- Emmanuel Church - 5181 Singleton Way, Virginia Beach
Register now for November Weekend!
This year's November Weekend for grades 6 through 12 will be
Friday, November 16 to Sunday, November 18 at Chanco on the James.
Teens along with their adult leaders are invited to attend this faith,
fun retreat. Click here for details and registration. Registration deadline is Nov. 5.
Happening #69 cancelled - Mark your calendar for Happening #70 in March 2019
After prayerful reflection, the Happening Committee has determined the need to take a temporary sabbatical this fall and continue the Happening program in the spring. This temporary sabbatical will provide ample time to ensure a sustainable program for the long term. The
plan is to hold Happening #70 March 15-17, 2019 with Pre-Happening
March 2-3 and deadline for applications February 8. We are very happy to
announce that Clarissa Harbin has been called, and accepted, to serve
as the Rector for Happening #70.
GraceInside prison ministry offers new resources
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Vote Faithfully Toolkit available
The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations has developed the Vote Faithfully Toolkit which you can access here.
As Christians, we can play a unique role in this election by empowering
every voice in our congregations. The toolkit includes actions steps
for your congregation and liturgical resources.
"We are blessed as a nation to vote. As citizens of
this country this is a right, an obligation, and a duty. Go vote. Vote
your conscience. Your conscience informed by what it means to love your
neighbor, to participate in the process of seeking the common good, to
participate in the process of making this a better world. However you
vote, go and vote. And do that as followers of Jesus." -- Presiding
Bishop Michael Curry
Young Adult Service Corps applications being accepted for 2019-2020 placements
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Former YASC member Andy Russell, from Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, served in Tanzania.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Gulf Coast and Carolinas appeal for support of hurricane relief and recovery efforts
Episcopal churches on the Gulf Coast, including parts of Georgia and
North and South Carolina, continue to assess Hurricane Michael's damage,
with some in the hardest hit coast areas still in the rescue phase.
In an Oct. 15 interview with Episcopal News Service, Dwight Babcock, diocesan administrator for the Episcopal Church of the Central Gulf Coast said of the recovery efforts, "This is a marathon, not a sprint. We just don't know what we're looking at." Ten of the 11 damaged churches held services "in one form or another," on Oct. 14; some inside the churches, some outdoors in pavilions, he said.
In an Oct. 15 interview with Episcopal News Service, Dwight Babcock, diocesan administrator for the Episcopal Church of the Central Gulf Coast said of the recovery efforts, "This is a marathon, not a sprint. We just don't know what we're looking at." Ten of the 11 damaged churches held services "in one form or another," on Oct. 14; some inside the churches, some outdoors in pavilions, he said.
The Episcopal Church of the Central Gulf Coast has created a Hurricane Relief Hub, listing ways to donate to hurricane relief efforts.
Communities
in Georgia and the Carolinas affected by Hurricane Michael are still
dealing with the effects of Hurricane Florence. The Diocese of East
Carolina has also issued an appeal for support.
"The local dioceses are continuing to assess the damage caused by the storm," said Katie Mears, senior director of Episcopal Relief & Development's U.S. Disaster Program, which is supporting these dioceses as they begin relief and recovery efforts.
Cursillo 4th Day Celebration at Chanco
The Cursillo Secretariat joyfully invites all of the Cursillo
Community for the 4th Day Celebration on Saturday, October 20, from 12
to 3 p.m. at Chanco on the James. Support our new Cursillistas as we
continue to orient and educate those who have just completed a Cursillo
Weekend and those who are continuing to live out their Fourth Day.
We will begin with fellowship and singing, and Stew Wolfe
will give the Witness Talk. The Rev. Susan Grimm will be our Spiritual
Director for the day and will celebrate Holy Eucharist.
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Godly Play training in Williamsburg Jan. 11-13
Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, will be hosting a Godly Play training
January 11-13. Trainer Laura McGuire will be leading the Core Training
weekend and all are welcome to sign-up to learn more about this great
program for children's ministry. Register here. Space is limited.
Terron Watkins joins Jackson-Feild
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After graduation he worked in development for a Grace Place
which provided adult day care services until the program closed its
doors.
His primary responsibilities will be online giving, special
events, Christmas program, Young Professionals Society and assisting the
VP of Development with fund raising and communication projects.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
New Advent curriculum and resources for Way of Love: Practices for Jesus-Centered Living
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Formation resources are coming soon:
- Following the Way of Love: 9-session Small Group Guide for groups that seek to reshape their lives around Jesus and his Way of Love. The guide details best practices for organizing small groups and discipleship groups, and then moves participants through reflection, discernment, action and deep commitment around the seven practices. Excellent for small groups, vestries, ministry leadership groups. Available for download on October 12.
- Journeying the Way of Love: 4-week Advent Curriculum pegged to readings and themes from the Sunday lectionary. Ideal for Christian formation hour offerings at churches and ministries exploring the Way of Love. Available for download on November 2.
Chanco celebrates groundbreaking
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Bishop Magness to lead 2019 Holy Land pilgrimage
This pilgrimage is limited to just 35 participants. The deadline for registration is November 15, 2018. After that, registration will be open to persons outside of the diocese. Click here for the tour brochure and application form.
Deacons' School grads ordained
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