2015 ECW Parish Reports are due

ECW parish reports are due this Fall. The Parish Annual Contribution Report, due November 1, is submitted with parish requested and voluntary contributions. Each parish is requested to contribute annual dues of $3 per each ECW member. Two dollars ($2) fund the ECW Diocesan Budget. At year end, the ECW Diocesan Budget recipients receives donations allotted by percentages based on the amount of dues received. The remaining dollar helps fund the administrative fund.

Voluntary contributions can be submitted with the report for the Church Periodical Club, the Elise Holladay Scholarship for men and women who want to further their education after high school, the Book of Remembrance also funds the Elise Holladay Scholarship and the "With These Hands" Endowment to support the feeding program at Holy Anglican School in Belize.

The ECW Parish Information Report, also due November 1, provides space for up-to-date contact information for the ECW Yearbook and Directory and the names of sisters to honor In Memoriam.

The Parish Contribution Report for the ECW Diocesan President is due by September 30. This information about your parish outreach contributions is included in her annual report to Province III.

You can download the forms here. Please take the time to complete and submit the forms.

Dr. JoAnn Smart named Director of Clinical Services at Jackson-Feild Homes

Jackson-Feild Homes, the parent company of Jackson-Feild Behavior Health Services, has named Dr. JoAnn Smart Vice President of Programs. Dr. Smart will be responsible for the therapeutic services at Jackson-Feild and will work closely with the residential, educational and spiritual services departments.

 

Dr. Smart is a licensed clinical psychologist in Virginia and has been a licensed psychologist and licensed professional counselor in Arizona. She has worked as a Clinical Psychologist for the U.S. military at Camp Lejeune NC and in Jacksonville FL.

 

She has conducted research focusing on attachment related problems among children and adolescents in residential placements and has extensive experience in working with adolescents suffering from multiple emotional and/or behavioral disorders.

ChurchNext free class: A Christian Response to Gun Violence

ChurchNext has announced a new, free class: A Christian Response to Gun Violence, taught by Episcopal bishops Eugene Sutton and Ian Douglas.

How are Christians to respond to the pervasive firearm violence that roils the United States? Bishops Sutton and Douglas offer a challenging and inspiring response that can help Christians think through this difficult issue. This online class includes 24/7 access from Sep. 14-28 to all video lectures, downloads and course content; video lectures with Bishops Eugene Sutton and Ian Douglas; downloadable Discussion Questions for groups and The Takeaway for personal study; and interaction with other students through discussion questions and sharing notes.

The class begins in two weeks, from September 14 to 28. Click here to register.

Treasurer & Administrator Lunch on Sep. 24

The next Treasurer and Administrator Lunch will be held at Old Donation, 4449 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach on Thursday, September 24 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.After a break for the summer, our monthly lunch gatherings are back! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with other parish administrators and treasurers to talk about common issues. Bring your own lunch; beverages will be provided. There's no agenda for this gathering - just an opportunity to get together, share, encourage, support, and ask questions. RSVP to Nancy James,  njames@diosova.org. 

Certificate of Lay Delegates & Alternates are due Aug. 31

Certificates of Lay Delegates & Alternates for Annual Council are due August. 31. Delegates serve from July 1, 2015 through June 20, 2016 at any Pre-Council Convocation meeting, Annual Council and at any Special Council that may occur during this time. Click here for the Certificate of Lay Delegates and Alternates for 2015-2016.

Praying for the churches of Southern Virginia

As part of our liturgy at Annual Council 2015, each delegation wrote a prayer for their parish. We are sharing these prayers each week in the eNews so that we all can support one another in the upcoming year.

St. John's, Chase City  

We pray for the grace of God to be with us this day and always. For us to identify the needs of our communities and provide assistance and comfort to those who are suffering. Amen. 

St. Paul's Memorial, Lawrenceville   

O heavenly Father, grant us continued blessings that we may continue to serve you in our daily lives. Dear Father, also continue to bless us each wee as we strive to keep our doors open to serve you and our local community. Amen.  

Leadership Program for Musicians now accepting registration for Fall classes

Don't miss out on a great opportunity! The Leadership Program for Musicians (LPM), a national program offering classes for church musicians and those interested in church music, is accepting registrations for the 2015-2016 year.

 

Courses being offered for the 2015-2016 year are Liturgy and Music: Foundations for Christian Worship (offered online through the Center for Liturgy and Music at Virginia Theological Seminary, visit www.liturgyandmusic.com); Principles of Choral Leadership; Teaching New Music to the Congregation; and Philosophy of Church Music.

 

LPM gives church musicians the tools and resources to lead congregations to sing well and to participate actively in worship. LPM offers classes that cover key areas in church music and liturgical education, spiritual formation, and teach a full range of church music skills.

 

For more information visit www.lpm-va.org or contact Jane Barthurst, atlpmvacoordinator@gmail.com or804-883-7112.