Clergy invited to learn more about Westminster Canterbury Hospice Church Partnership program

Westminster Canterbury invites clergy to join them for lunch and to learn more about the Hospice Church Partnership programs and services that are available through Westminster-Canterbury at Home, LLC. The event will be held May 1 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Planned speakers include Dan Nimon, President of Westminster-Canterbury at Home, LLC; Sally Huston, Senior Director of Clinical Services for Westminster-Canterbury at Home, LLC; and Greg Dalle-Tezze, Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor. Please confirm your numbers of attendees by telephone at 757-217-2273 or by sending an e-mail to Sheila.deGuzman@wcbay.com before April 25.

Welcome Kevan Brown, 2014 Camp Director

Kevan comes to us from Kentucky where he teaches Performing and Media Arts and directs several musicals and plays each year in his school and community. He has been involved in the camping industry for nearly 20 years and has worked at camps in California, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut as a Camp Director. Kevan shares, "My one simple philosophy in camping, teaching and life in general is...If it is not fun doing it, it is not worth doing." Please join us in welcoming Kevan to our Chanco family!

Open House this weekend at Chanco

This Saturday, March 29 from 1 to 5 pm is a FREE event open to the public! Meet our Executive Director and some of our staff and friends, take a tour, see a video, learn more about the best camp in Virginia, and fly along a zip line if you dare (this means you too, parents)! Bring a friend! Remember for every new camper who registers that you refer, you receive $50 off your own camp tuition! So introduce a best friend to Chanco this Saturday and share the fun! Hope to see you there!  Questions? Contact us at director@chanco.org or 888-7-CHANCO (888-724-2626).  www.chanco.org   

Kindling Conference created for young adult ministry leaders

Registration is now open for a visionary Episcopal conference for young adult ministry leaders called Kindling, July 28 - 31 at the Humphrey Center, University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. Designed for leaders in ministry with young adults both on and off college campuses, Kindling will provide an opportunity for those seasoned in these ministries as well as new leaders with young adults to meet, share, discuss and, mostly, learn from each other.

"Our goal in convening Kindling is to equip ministry leaders for engaging young adults where they live, work, and study," said the Rev. Mike Angell, Missioner for Young Adult and Campus Ministries.  "Building a ministry with young adults is like building campfire. You have to pay attention to the kindling, your initial source of heat, for your work to catch fire. This conference is designed to provide those initial sparks of creative ideas, community and inspiration for leaders working with young adults in The Episcopal Church."

Registration and conference information can be found here.

Convocation 6 ECW meeting

The Petersburg Convocation 6 ECW Board will meet at Christ & Grace, Petersburg, following the 12:15 p.m. Lenten Service on April 8. Lunch will be offered by the Ladies of Christ & Grace for $5.  If you are in the area, please join us for this annual networking opportunity.  The speaker for the Service will be the Rev. David Davenport.

Share a link and help support Mission of the Holy Spirit

Mission of the Holy Spirit has kicked off their Flower Power fundraiser.  You can help make the effort a success by including this link - http://bit.ly/1hfSpCT - to the fundraiser in your church's Sunday bulletins and newsletters. Share it on Facebook and Twitter too. Your support will help the Mission continue to educate and empower inner city youth and to provide opportunities for their spiritual growth and worship.

May Weekend is May 16-18 at Chanco

Join teens in grades 8 through 12 from all over the diocese for a spring retreat at Chanco, May 16-18. The event includes a variety of activities and opportunities to make new friends and learn more about the church. EYC Board elections will also take place during this weekend, as well as small groups, singing, socials, and so much more! Click here for details and registration. Registration deadline is May 5. If you would like to run for EYC Board 2014-15, you'll need to complete the application in advance. Click here for the EYC Board application form.