The James Solomon
Russell Celebration Committee has made application and received approval
from the Virginia Director of Historical Resources to have a state
highway marker placed recognizing the accomplishments of Archdeacon
James Solomon Russell. The marker will be located on U.S. route 1 in
Mecklenburg County near the place of his birth. A dedication ceremony
will be held there on Saturday, October 26 at 2:00 pm. You are invited
to be present at this important event. If you plan to attend, please be
present at Trinity, South Hill by 1:00 p.m. on that date. Please contact
Eugene Roberts if you plan to attend, rchrisgene@aol.com or 434-594-4437.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Highway marker honoring James Solomon Russell to be dedicated
Mission of the Holy Spirit chaplain honored as Hometown Hero
Keith Josey, lay pastor of Mission of the Holy Spirit in Norfolk, was named a Hampton Roads Hometown Hero recently. Watch it here!
Episcopal Church live webcast: Fifty Years Later: The State of Racism in America
Live webcast on November 15
Day of workshops, discussions on November 16
Day of workshops, discussions on November 16
On November 15, the Episcopal Church will host and produce a 90 minute live forum in collaboration with the Diocese of Mississippi. The forum will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, MS beginning at 1 pm Central (2 pm Eastern). It can be viewed here.
This year marks
significant landmark anniversaries in the struggle to end
discrimination, provide equal rights and combat racism: the 150th
anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the 50th anniversary of
the pivotal March on Washington, the 50th anniversary of the
assassination of Medgar Evers, the 100th birthday of Rosa Parks. In
1964 the Civil Rights Act was signed into law.
The forum will be moderated by well-known journalist and PBS commentator Ray Suarez. Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori will present the keynote address. The forum will begin with a thought-provoking video. Two panel discussions will focus on main themes: "Racism in America today - why does it persist?" and "Racism in America's future - where is there hope for change?" On November 16, faith leaders and educators will gather to discuss and create curriculum and tools on the topics raised in Friday's forum. The day-long event will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, MS.
The live webcast of the forum will be available on the Episcopal Church website here. Questions for the panelists can be emailed prior or during the forum to Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer, at PublicAffairs@episcopalchurch.org.
Fifty Years Later: The State of Racism in America is
ideal for live group watching and discussion, or on-demand viewing
later. It will be appropriate for Sunday School, discussions groups,
and community gatherings. Registration is not required to watch the forum.
Resources
Resources such as suggested readings, bibliography, videos, materials for community and individual review, discussion questions, and lesson plans will be available here.
Resources
Resources such as suggested readings, bibliography, videos, materials for community and individual review, discussion questions, and lesson plans will be available here.
VIPCare Pastoral Ministries Consultation & Support Program now enrolling
The Virginia Institute
of Pastoral Care (VIPCare) is currently offering its 2013-2104 Pastoral
Ministries Consultation and Support Program. The Program is a small,
interfaith group of pastors that meets twice a month October 2013
through May 2014. Click here for details.
For information or to register please contact Dr. Sandy Hamilton, 804-282-8332.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Your diocesan pledge makes it possible
Formation Ministries
Annual Stewardship Conference
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Formation is vital to
the life of the church from the very beginning and Formation in Southern
Virginia continues to expand to meet the changing needs and challenges
of our congregations. Diocesan formation programs are designed in
collaboration with liturgists, communication and technical experts, as
well as experts in content such as stewardship, to provide a springboard
for parishes to continue the work of making disciples.
This past year we were
able to produce a video and a study guide for the diocese addressing the
sin of racism and that work will continue in 2014 with your support.
This venture has touched the lives of a number of our members and our
November 2 Service of Repentance will be the highlight of our years
work.
Essential Building Dimensions participants
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Events such as the CENet
speaker series attract clergy and laity, with speakers who address all
aspects of formation and the cost is minimal, thanks to your financial
support. Bishop's Days and Stewardship conferences are well attended
because the cost is low. All Formation events in Southern Virginia are
underwritten by the diocesan budget so they are affordable for everyone.
In addition, scholarships are available for laity for almost every
event. These dollars are bolstered by your diocesan pledge and are being
stretched even further by sharing and collaboration among parishes,
convocations, and diocesan staff members. The upcoming Liturgical Arts
Festival in the spring of 2014, sponsored by Emmanuel, Hampton, is in
collaboration with other parishes in Convocation 5 and diocesan
Formation ministries. In each event, we strive to model new ways of
working together and sharing our resources.
Caroline Black
collaborates with other dioceses in the Essential Building Dimensions
Professional Leadership initiative, and the Hybrid Faith Formation
Initiative with VTS. Both programs have strong participation from
parishes in our diocese. EBD, mentioned above, was free to any paid
Christian Formation staff in our diocese, again thanks to the financial
support of Formation.
The Formation office
purchases or provides access to the latest curricula, videos and other
resources that are available to all parishes as well as training,
consultations and any other assistance with formation implementation.
Thank you for your support of the formation work in Southern Virginia.
Bishop Hollerith at Cursillo Weekend
Pictured: Bishop Hollerith with the Rev. Sandi Kerner, rector of St. Luke's, Powhatan.
Susan Broaddus to speak at ECW Fall Meeting
The ECW of the Diocese Southern Virginia voted to raise $10,000 in
2013-2014 to support the work Mothers' Union in the Diocese of Bukavu,
Democratic Republic of Congo, through Women-to-Women, a ministry formed
by the Diocese of Virginia in 2010. Susan Broaddus, a former mission
partner in the Diocese of Bukavu will speak about Women-to-Women and
report on her visit with the Mothers' Union in the city of Bukavu, Congo
at the ECW Fall Annual Meeting at Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, October 19. The deadline to register for the meeting is Oct. 13. Please call or email Louise Boss, 757-678-5331, lrboss@isp.com. Click here for more information and a registration form.
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