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.
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.
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."
Chanco teams up with Seton Youth Shelters to help children with an incarcerated parent
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Seton
Youth Shelters shall provide a safe haven, counseling and outreach
services, 24 hours per day without charge, to assist youth in crisis
throughout Hampton Roads, with the goal of reuniting families. The
girls' shelter is located at St. Aidan's, Virginia Beach, and St.
Aidan's rector, the Rev. Mark Wilkinson, is president of the Seton
board. To learn more about Seton Youth Shelters go to www.setonyouthshelters.org.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
79th General Convention convenes July 5-13
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We'll be using this blog to post news about General Convention before, during and after our time in Austin. In the weeks leading up to General Convention, we'll be posting information that will help you understand how General Convention works and its importance in the life of the Episcopal Church. While we're at General Convention, we'll use the site to post daily updates and photos. You'll also be able to find lots of photos on
our Facebook page and Instagram, @Diosova.
Alternative safe church training for VBS staff
Due to the unique nature of Vacation Bible School (VBS)
programs, the Diocese is offering an alternative safe church training
option for VBS directors to use with their VBS staff. Given that the
training focuses exclusively on the VBS setting, the safe church
certification will expire immediately after the VBS program concludes.
The training consists of one online course that is camp/VBS focused and a
PowerPoint highlighting key safe church issues to be aware of and
discussed with VBS staff. If you are interested in utilizing this VBS
safe church training option for 2018 VBS programs, please have your VBS
director contact Susan Allen at sallen@diosova.org.
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