Save the date: Vestry Training Days scheduled

Vestry Training Days will be held on Saturday, February 28 at St. Stephen's, Petersburg and on Saturday, March 7 at Ascension, Norfolk. Watch the eNews and check our website for more details coming soon!

Save the date: New Camino Hispanic Ministry Conference

Mark your calendar for the New Camino Hispanic Ministry Conference that will be held May 8-9 at St. Barnabas', Richmond. Learn how your church can begin to effectively minister to the multiple generations of Hispanic people in your area. Learn the differences between various Latino cultures needs our churches can begin to address. Conference will be led by The Rev. Anthony Guillen, Episcopal Church Officer for Hispanic/ Latino ministries, and a team of current Hispanic ministry practitioners. It is sponsored by Convocation VII Mission Initiative Grant and The Mission Network of the Diocese. Registration will be available soon. For more information, contact The Rev. Canon Jeunée Godsey, 434-603-1782, JeuneeGodsey@gmail.com.

Administrators & Treasurers Lunch Group will meet Jan. 14 in Virginia Beach

The next Administrators and Treasurers lunch will be Wednesday, January 14, noon to 1:30, at Eastern Shore Chapel, Virginia Beach (2020 Laskin Road). This will be a good time to take a break from all the year-end work and get together to talk, share ideas, and ask questions.  Bring your own lunch; beverages will be provided. RSVP to njames@diosova.org.

African Evensong presented by Women-to-Women of the Diocese

Women-to-Women of the Diocese of Southern Virginia is presenting a lively African Evensong at Good Shepherd, Norfolk (7400 Hampton Blvd.) on January 25 at 5:30 p.m.  Donations will go to the women of the Diocese of Bukavu in the DR Congo to counsel, educate and train victimized women, giving them a chance for new life.  For more information, call  Susan Broaddus, 757-623-0205.

Healing the Shepherds: Clergy retreat in Virginia Beach

The Rev. Nigel Mumford of Galilee, Virginia Beach, will lead "Healing the Shepherds", a private retreat for ordained clergy of all denominations Jan. 21-22 at the Holiday Inn North Beach in Virginia Beach. Registration deadline is Jan. 18. The retreat will be a time for renewal, fellowship and healing. Program cost is $135 and does not include accommodations or meals. Discounted hotel rate is $59 per night. For more information and registration, go to www.byhiswoundsministry.org or contact Lynn Mumford, lynn@byhiswoundsministry.org or 757-496-0001.  

Summer camp counselor applications now being accepted

If you love the outdoors, children, adventure, singing, and Christian fellowship then serving as a Chanco counselor or counselor-in-training might be just for you!  Our counselors serve as mentors to young people ages 8-18 and often make a difference in a child's life that lasts a lifetime.  Chanco is accepting applications for activity staff, counselors and counselors in training.  Service begins with staff week in mid June and extends through mid August. Visit our website at www.chanco.org for more information. Click here for the employment application and email it to director@chanco.org, fax it to 757-294-0727 or mail it to 394 Floods Dr Spring Grove, Virginia 23881. Preference will be given to applications received before March 15.  Questions?  Contact Executive Director Gareth Kalfas at director@chanco.org or 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626).  We hope you will apply to join our team this summer!

Summer Camp 2015 registration is open

Don't wait to register for the summer camp session of your choice!  With the popular Sail Camp returning, a second annual Family Camp session, and an ALL NEW Ropes Course specialty session being offered for the first time, the choices are many!  As always, our one and two week residential session are also available. Visit www.chanco.org for more information and easy online registration. Come to Chanco and see why we are one of the longest running summer camps in Virginia (over 45 years!) and voted number one Summer Camp in Virginia Living magazine 2014 "Best Of" edition. Questions?  Email us at director@chanco.org or call 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626).