Episcopalians
Lauren Winner and Michael Curry are among the outstanding preachers who
have recorded lectionary-based sermons on video as part of a project
called "A Sermon for Every Sunday," intended as a resource for churches
without pastors, churches in the interim, or churches that might simply
need a supply preacher from time to time. The resource can also be used
for small group discussions or adult forums, Any congregation with the
capability of showing or projecting a video can see and hear America's
best preachers on any-or every-Sunday of the year for the astonishingly low price of $4.99 per sermon. Visit the website for full details at www.asermonforeverysunday.com.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Episcopal Relief & Development update
By The Very Rev. Keith Emerson, Diocesan Coordinator, Episcopal Relief & Development
Let me express my thanks to the following congregations in our diocese for making contributions to Episcopal Relief & Development during the third quarter of the current year:
Let me express my thanks to the following congregations in our diocese for making contributions to Episcopal Relief & Development during the third quarter of the current year:
- St. John's, Hopewell
- Ascension, Norfolk
- St. Mark's, Hampton
- St. Andrew's, Newport News
- St. Luke's, Powhatan
- St. Luke's, Blackstone
- St. George's, Newport News
- Christ and Grace, Petersburg
- Christ Church, Smithfield
- St. George's, Pungoteague
- Holy Apostles, Virginia Beach
- Grace Church, Yorktown
I also want to
call to your attention that for all gifts made to Episcopal Relief &
Development's 75th Anniversary Fund between now and the end of the year
will be matched dollar for dollar. You can make a contribution here.
The 2014 Gifts for Life Christmas Catalog is available here. It is full of wonderful ways individuals and parishes can transform how they observe Advent and celebrate Christmas.
Thanks again for your participation and support of this wonderful ministry.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Employment Opportunity
Chanco on the
James is currently accepting applications for the position of Director
of Programs and seasonal Summer Camp Director. Job descriptions and
employment application can be found on our website at www.chanco.org (click "About Us"). Questions? Contact Executive Director Gareth Kalfas at director@chanco.org or 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626).
Boys Home grows blue-ribbon white pine
Boys Home of Virginia once again was awarded a blue ribbon for White
Pine entered at the annual Virginia Christmas Tree growers meeting held
in August. Project Manager Greg Lemmer who is also the president of the
Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association oversees the Boys Home
Christmas Tree Farm. Brandon Brown manages maintenance and farm upkeep,
and several residents and staff throughout the year assist him.
The
tree farm, located in West Augusta, will celebrate its 21st season as a
Boys Home operation. The tree farm is open Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Friday, November 28 and ending
Sunday, December 21.
Tree Farm Open House on Nov. 29
Open
House at the Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm is Saturday, November 29.
The theme "Over the River and Through the Woods" features family
activities, refreshments, photo booth and door prizes.
There's no better way to enjoy your Christmas than to visit the farm. It
is just the right place for good tree selection while helping our young
men. Besides trees, the gift shop sells wreathes, roping, handmade
ornaments and a variety of Christmas items.
The
tree farm is located off Rt. 688 at 1118 Bear Wallow Flat, West
Augusta, VA 24485. For information and directions, call 540-939-4106 or
540-965-7700. You may also visit the Boys Home website or Facebook page.
Clergy transitions
The Rev. Ronald Ramsey will begin as Rector of St. Cyprian's, Hampton, 12/1/2014
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Observing a Day of Repentance and Reconciliation
A Reconciliation Resource
for November Liturgies on healing the sin of racism is now available
from the Repairers of the Breach. Following the format of Holy Women,
Holy Men, the booklet offers several options for readings and psalms. It
is available on the Repairing the Breach page
of our website. The Reconciliation Service from November 2, 2013 is
also available with anthems and hymns that are suitable for parish use.
Annual Council Resolution R-1 resolved
that "November 2, 2014, All Souls Day will be designated as the 'Day
of Repentance and Reconciliation' in the Diocese of Southern Virginia
and parishes will annually hold this observance during the octave of
All Saints." If you need further assistance or have questions, please
contact Canon Caroline Black, cblack@diosova.org or 757-213-3377.
Observances of a Day of Repentance and Reconciliation:
St. Martin's, Williamsburg
The spirit of
reconciliation and repentance for the sin of racism will be prayerfully
honored at Saint Martin's on November 1 at 5pm as we acknowledge our
transgressions of the past and repent for those sins against our
brothers and sisters in Christ that we have committed as an institution
and as individuals. The service will conclude with the celebrating of
Holy Eucharist where we will acknowledge our reconciliation with Christ,
as well as the entirety of the Body of Christ. The evening will then
conclude with a meal of thanksgiving that will acknowledge the gift of
reconciliation that God so bountifully provides to us. The meal will be
served in Miles Hall at approximately 6:15 p.m.
St. John's, Chester
Contemplative Evening Prayer for Reconciliation and Healing on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m.
Good Shepherd, Norfolk and Mission of the Holy Spirit
On Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Good Shepherd there will be a dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Service of Repentance at 6:30 p.m.
Eastern Shore Chapel, Virginia Beach
Holy Eucharist with Service of Repentance and Reconciliation on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m.
St. James', Accomac
Service of Reconciliation and Healing, Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
Bruton Parish, Williamsburg and SpiritWorks Foundation
On Nov. 5, 6:30 to 9
p.m. at Bruton Parish, SpiritWorks Foundation will host a screening of
"The House I Live In," a documentary that explores the moral failure of
the war on drugs and particularly looks at the role that racism has
played in incarceration and mandatory minimums. The Rev. Charles
Robinson, Vicar of Bruton Parish and Jan M. Brown, Founder and Executive
Director, of SpiritWorks Foundation, will facilitate a conversation
following the film. On Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m., the monthly First
Fridays Eucharist hosted by SpiritWorks Foundation will weave together
the themes of repentance, reconciliation and recovery. The Rev. Chris
Epperson, Rector of Bruton Parish, will be the celebrant. Parking is
available on Duke of Gloucester Street during the service.
St. Paul's Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceville
Service of Repentance and Reconciliation on Saturday, November 15 at 10 a.m.
If you would like your parish's observance listed here, please contact Communications Officer Ann Turner, aturner@diosova.org.
ECW installs new president and board members
Episcopal
Church Women elected Nancy Sands as the 41st ECW Diocesan President at
the ECW Fall Annual Meeting. The Rev. Helen McKee, interim rector at
Christ Church, Danville, installed Nancy at the meeting, October 18,
hosted by Christ Church, Nancy's home parish. Other board members
installed are: First Vice President, Helen Sharpe-Williams, Grace
Church, Norfolk; Second Vice President, Katherine O. Patterson, Christ
and Grace, Petersburg; Betty Mariner, St. George's, Pungoteague, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, Louise Boss, Christ Church, Eastville, Parliamentarian, Lu Sullivan,
Christ Church, Danville; Historian, Barbara Taylor, St. Francis,
Virginia Beach, Nominating Committee Chair, Deborah Austin, St. Mark's,
Suffolk, United Thank Offering Treasurer, Rosalyn Neal, Grace Church,
Norfolk and Communication Chair, Nancy Smith, St. Aidan's, Virginia
Beach. The new board members take office in January 2014.
L
to R: Nancy Smith, Lu Sullivan, Betty Mariner, Louise Boss, Deborah
Austin, Helen Sharpe-Williams, Nancy Sands, Barbara Taylor, the Rev.
Helen McKee. Not pictured: Katherine Patterson and Rosalyn Neal
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