A new global movement - #washday15
- provides a means for participating in a worldwide Lenten discipline
through social media postings on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and
Facebook. Initiated by the Diocese of Oxford in England, the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society is joining with the Church of England and other provinces throughout the Anglican Communion in #washday15.
The effort was inspired by the video Laundry Love
- which was viewed at Southern Virginia's 2015 Annual Council last
month. The video features an Episcopal congregation in Santa Monica, CA
(Diocese of Los Angeles) that meets at a
laundromat once a month to do laundry with the homeless. The goal of
#washday15 is to engage people in a Lenten practice, culminating on Holy
Thursday, the traditional day for foot washing.
"#Washday15 is all
about loving service to others, an ancient Lenten discipline like
fasting and prayer that could not be more relevant to the soul of the
Church today," noted Alexander D. Baumgarten, Director of Public
Engagement and Mission Communication for the Domestic and Foreign
Missionary Society. "In loving service to others, we experience a kind
of repentance and conversion - a pivot to a new manner of being - that
prepares us to walk in the abundant life of Easter."
According to the website: "#washday15
is a way of encouraging people to make a difference to their
communities this Lent through some kind of washing-related activity. The
washing element is a way of re-enacting Jesus' washing of the
disciples' feet at the Last Supper."
"Wash something
with someone and make a difference in their day-to-day life or in your
community. Then share your photos, tweets and posts." noted Anne Rudig,
Director of Communication. "#washday15, like Laundry Love, is modern-day
foot washing."
For more info contact Rudig at arudig@episcopalchurch.org
Cursillo is an adult retreat held at Chanco three times annually and the Men's Weekend is coming up April 9-12, 2015.
Cursillo is an adult retreat designed to help us discover ways we can
live our faith more intentionally and connect with Christian friends
from throughout our diocese. The Men's Weekend is seeking participants
for their retreat. If you are a Cursillista, please consider who you can
invite to the weekend. "It's too good not to share!" If you are someone
interested in attending the weekend, please contact the Rector Richard
Haus of Christ the King, Tabb at 
Have
you wondered what all the "buzz" is about for Chanco on the James?
Have you heard kids talking about amazing summer camp experiences but
your own child is hesitant? Do you have a first time camper who would
like to visit and see where they would be staying before they are
dropped off for overnight camp in June? Then we have the event for you!
On March 22 from 1 to 5 pm, Chanco will be open to
welcome you! Come meet our Executive Director and camp staff while
taking a tour of the facility, flying along a zip line, climbing our
rock wall, and enjoying face painting, hayrides, and refreshments. Join
us for a fun day of festivities and an opportunity to introduce your
child to our summer camp, voted "Best of Virginia" in 2014 by Virginia
Living magazine. To learn more, visit our website at 