Exploring Gifts for Ministry in Daily Life

Saturday, November 10, 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Church of the Ascension, Norfolk

Cost: $25, includes materials and lunch

The Commission on Ministry for Ministry of the Baptized (COM-MB) is pleased to sponsor a second workshop designed especially for laity to assist them in identifying their spiritual gifts and to begin discovering new ways to use these gifts to glorify God. As space is limited, we ask that all participants pre-pay either by PayPal or by mailing a check to the diocesan office.  Registration will close on Friday, October 27 to allow adequate time for ordering materials for all attendees. The registration fee is non-refundable, but transferable. Click here for more information and registration.

Church Media Conference in Norfolk

Want to know more about how today's media intersect with our Christian faith and Church? The Lutheran Conference in Tidewater invites you to join them for a Church Media Conference on September 22 at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Norfolk from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with optional field trip to follow. This conference is a chance for you and anyone from your church to learn about the many ways media can be used for building up of Christ's Kingdom. This is a great opportunity for pastors, secretaries, worship planners, musicians, council members, Sunday School teachers, lay people, and others to come and see ways to enrich their programs, get new ideas to help encourage new growth in your church, and to work more efficiently doing Christ's ministry. Topics include: webpages, QR codes, social media, administrative assistant and secretary ideas, marketing and advertising, worship media, smart phones and tablets, video conferencing, e-mail coordination and more! Contact Lenae Osmondson (synodeast@vasynod.org or 757-622-9421) for more information and to register; there is still room available! -OR scan the QR code for the registration flyer.

ECW holds Day of Reflection

The annual Day of Reflection will be held Thursday, November 15 at St. Mark's, Suffolk. The program begins at 9:45 a.m. and ends at 1:45 p.m. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated. Registration is $10 and includes lunch. Click here for a registration form.

Cursillo #149 to be held at Chanco

Cursillo #149 will be held October 4 through 7 at Chanco. Cursillo is a movement within the Episcopal church. It's a method to help us grow closer to Jesus Christ. It's also a community where we're encouraged to live joyfully and serve faithfully in grace. Go to www.cursillodsv.org for more information and for an application.

Exploring Gifts for Ministry in Daily Life

Saturday, November 10, 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Church of the Ascension, Norfolk

Cost: $25, includes materials and lunch

The Commission on Ministry for Ministry of the Baptized (COM-MB) is pleased to sponsor a second workshop designed especially for laity to assist them in identifying their spiritual gifts and to begin discovering new ways to use these gifts to glorify God. As space is limited, we ask that all participants pre-pay either by PayPal or by mailing a check to the diocesan office.  Registration will close on Friday, October 27 to allow adequate time for ordering materials for all attendees. The registration fee is non-refundable, but transferable. Click here for more information and registration.

Fall Clergy Conference

The Fall Clergy Conference will be held Tuesday, November 13 through Wednesday, November 14 at Chanco on the James. An optional Quiet Day will precede the conference on Monday, November 12. More information and registration coming soon.

Hope & Action: A Small Church Growth Strategies Handbook

The Episcopal Church Office for Congregational Vitality has released a new small church growth strategies handbook, "Hope and Action: Abundant Small Congregations." The handbook features the stories of creative and generative ministries being carried out by small congregations across the country and a wealth of resources. Included is the Western Bayside Churches United project of our very own Good Samaritan, Virginia Beach (page 54). You can download a copy at www.episcopalchurch.org/vitality. Click on "Hope and Action" located under the Useful Links header.