Essential Building Dimensions
is a new leadership program offered by Southern Virginia and Diocese of
Maryland which equips Christian Formation professionals to be effective
leaders in the Episcopal Church through sharing and developing
resources, relationships, nurturing and support. If you are a paid lay
Christian Formation, consider enrolling in this year long course, based
loosely on the Fresh Start program offered to clergy. The first session,
which includes an overnight, will be held August 23-24 at Virginia
Theological Seminary. The cost is $100 for the first meeting. We have
significant scholarship money for Southern Virginia. Click here for more information and registration. Contact Caroline Black cblack@diosova.org for more information.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Safe Church Refresher Course
Safe Church Refresher Courses
are now available online. If you have already taken the complete Safe
Church Training and three years have passed, we are now able to offer a
Refresher Course, rather than repeating the original course. This
advanced course builds on knowledge and gives additional information
based on experience.
If you are eligible for re-certification, there is no need to contact the Diocese.
The software provider, Praesidium, sends a list to the Diocese once a
month advising who has taken the online training and who is due for
renewal. In turn, the Diocese will notify the parish office of those
needing to re-certify. If a parishioner has moved, or is no longer
active in the parish, the church office can notify Judy Rieken at jrieken@diosova.org
to inactivate the participant. In order to be eligible for
re-certification, you must have a previous child certification on file
with the Diocese. If you have additional questions, contact Judy,
jrieken@diosova.org or 757-213-3391.
Funds for Oklahoma tornado relief: Over $10,000 raised to date
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Saint Paul’s College Board Determines to Close While Pursuing Options to Continue Mission
Following the unexpected termination of a proposed merger with
another HBCU (Historically Black College or University), the Board of Trustees
of Saint Paul’s College has determined to close the College temporarily to
pursue other strategic opportunities consistent with its purpose and
mission. As a result, Saint Paul’s will relinquish its accreditation with
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACSCOC) and implement a plan to complete instruction and transfer student
enrollment in cooperation with SACSCOC and the State Council of Higher
Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
Dr. Oliver Spencer, Chair of the Saint Paul’s College Board of Trustees,
expressed disappointment on behalf of the Board and the College. “The
time deadlines associated with our accreditation issues with SACSCOC and the
termination of the proposed merger require our Board to take this action in the
best interests of our students. This is especially disappointing in view
of our very successful completion to the 2012-2013 academic year and the
graduation of 51 students just weeks ago. Nevertheless, our Board is
committed to exploring all solutions that will allow the continuation of the
historical mission and purpose of Saint Paul’s College on its campus in
Lawrenceville, Virginia. In pursuit of that goal I call on all members of
the Saint Paul’s community to come together to guide and support the College in
the next phase of its life in service to the many thousands of students
deserving of the very special educational opportunities that Saint Paul’s
College can offer.”
The Board of Trustees has implemented a plan to preserve the
physical and financial assets of the College during the process of exploring
its options.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Donations for Oklahoma tornado recovery
New Safe Church policies available online
ECW awards 14 Elise Holladay Scholarships
By Nancy Smith, St. Aidan's, Virginia Beach
Episcopal Church
Women (ECW) awarded Elise Holladay Scholarships to fourteen young men
and women in the Diocese of Southern Virginia in May. The ECW Student
Work committee, with members from St. Mark's, Suffolk and Good Shepherd,
Norfolk, and chaired by Deborah Austin, St. Mark's, Suffolk, reviewed
applications and all applicants received a scholarship.
Established as a
memorial to Elise Holladay, an early Diocese of Southern Virginia ECW
president, the scholarships are available to young men and women who
want to further their education after high school. The scholarship is
funded through contributions from parish ECWs, the Book of Remembrance
and the Penick Fund.
Alexis Green - Grace Episcopal, Norfolk, Salem High School
Margaret Thomas - Christ Church, Amelia, Cosby High School
Steven Oake - Christ Episcopal, Danville, Danville Community College
Kelsey Bisker - Hunger Episcopal Church, Northampton High School
Amanda Brandenburg - Church of the Ascension, Granby High School
Angelica Garcia - St. James, Accomac, Eastern Shores Community College
Patrick Mahley - St. Andrew's, Newport News, Woodside High School
Judy Wyche - St. Thomas', Freeman, Paul D. Camp Community College
Kiara Nicholson - St. Andrews's, Norfolk, Mary Baldwin College
Nicholas Sarandia - St. John's, Portsmouth, Churchland High School
Ryan Watson - St. Mark's, Suffolk, Nansemond River High School
Robert Davenport - Church of the Good Shepherd, Hobart College
Molly Colski - St. Andrew's, Norfolk, Maury High School
Elizabeth Gilliher - St. Andrew's, Norfolk, Maury High School
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