Connect with Evangelism Matters conference through FREE live webcast and on-demand

Congregations, dioceses, groups, and individuals can connect with Evangelism Matters without traveling to Texas for the groundbreaking event. Evangelism Matters, an Episcopal Church Evangelism Conference on November 18-19 in Dallas, TX, is designed for anyone who would like to learn more about evangelism and available resources to share our faith. The churchwide event is co-sponsored by Forward Movement and the Presiding Bishop's Office, and is hosted by the Diocese of Dallas and Church of the Transfiguration, Dallas, TX where the activities will be held.

Key portions of Evangelism Matters will be live webcast to allow for individual and group viewing during conventions, discussion groups, and local evangelism gatherings. The webcast is free and does not require registration. Get more information on how you can access the conference here.

Church Leadership Conference Feb. 17-19 at Kanuga

The  Church Leadership Conference, sponsored by Kanuga and the Episcopal Church Foundation, will be held at Kanuga February 17-19, 2017 and will explore the theme "Finding Your Place."  Join Rachel Held Evans, Canon Frank Logue, and a team of presenters as they discuss leadership skills that will enable churches to thrive.  For more information and to register, please visit www.kanuga.org/churchleadership.

Two new online courses from ChurchNext

ChurchNext has launched two brand new courses, suitable for individual or group study:

• Practical Forgiveness - Forgiveness continues to be one of the greatest issues facing humankind. Class led by Rob Voyle. Click here to learn more.
• A 7 Week Advent - With Advent approaching, there's a small but hearty movement to expand the season from four weeks to seven. Episcopal rector Stephen Smith leads this course. Click here to learn more.

ChurchNext offers you the opportunity to learn from expert teachers in Scripture, liturgy, and important Christian topics. Students can interact in a safe, online environment that's convenient, engaging, and affordable.

MissionInsite demographics: Ministry benefits of PeoplePlot

Who are we? It's an important ministry question for churches. the MissionInsite demographics tools - available to all churches in Southern Virginia - includes PeoplePlot. With this tool you can:

• connect with visitors and new movers
• discover the financial support potential of your church
• view your people by neighborhood
• discover small group opportunities
• respond to natural disasters in your area
• and much more

Click here to learn more about MissionInsite and PeoplePlot. Questions? Contact the Rev. Jeunee Godsey, jgodsey@diosova.org.

Thomas W. Meehan elected to Jackson-Feild Home's Foundation Board

Thomas W. Meehan, Sr. president and broker with CD West & Company in Newport News has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Jackson-Feild Homes Foundation.

Mr. Meehan, a native of Newport News, began his career in real estate in 1970 with C. D. West & Co. and is now the sole owner and president. The company provides oversight of apartment projects in Virginia and Georgia, and has developed 1,000+ residential lots in Virginia and South Carolina and built 300+ single family homes. Earlier in his career, Meehan was a real estate appraiser and has appraised more than 3,000 houses and over 75 commercial properties.

 

Mr. Meehan serves on the boards of the Hampton Roads Academy, Achievable Dream, and Boys & Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula. He is a past director of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission and the American Cancer Society in Hampton Roads.

Church asked to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, observed throughout October, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has asked all Episcopalians to remember and honor the invaluable contributions of disabled lay and clergy who have served, and currently serve, within the Episcopal Church.

The 78th General Convention in 2015 renewed and reaffirmed the Episcopal Church's commitment to the inclusion and protection of the civil rights of all persons with disabilities through the passage of Resolution D034: Support the Civil Rights of Disabled Persons. National Disability Employment Awareness Month presents all dioceses and congregations with the opportunity to fully implement Resolution D034 through seeking education from community deaf/hard of hearing and disability organizations on supporting full inclusion of disabled persons in all aspects of public life.

"Renewed commitment calls for renewed action," Presiding Bishop Curry said.  "This October, let us walk together in the footsteps of Jesus Christ to transform the unjust structures of society and more fully welcome our disabled brothers and sisters living within our congregations and our communities."

For ideas and resources to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month contact Jayce Hafner, Episcopal Church Domestic Policy Analyst, jhafner@episcopalchurch.org.

November Weekend registration is open!

November weekend is Nov. 18-20 at Chanco on the James. Make new friends at this annual retreat for teens, open to grades 6-12. November Weekend includes great music, fun games and activities, a Friday night social and a Saturday night dance, meaningful group discussions, and amazing worship. Click here for details and easy online registration.