James Baldwin's "Blues for Mister Charlie" is an epic drama
that confronts us all with the truth of just how widely we are still
divided by race in America. This discussion will actively engage the
audience examining the questions of race and racism as subject to our
own perspective; framed by our history, cultural norms and personal
experience. The stories we know, the ones we have been told, and our
lived experiences inform our beliefs and opinions about race in America
no matter what the circumstance. Can we create healing space and employ
restorative practices as we endeavor to work together and move forward
towards change and conciliation? This will be a facilitated discussion
on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. It is a collaborative program of The
Conciliation Project, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of
Richmond, and the African American Repertory Theatre Company. Please
read Blues for Mister Charlie prior to the program. The play will be
staged at University of Richmond April 18-22, 2018. St. Mark's is
located at 520 North Boulevard, Richmond.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Church Leadership Conference 2018
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The Church Leadership Conference is an annual gathering of vestry
members and other congregational leaders for practical learning,
reflection and formation. The conference is designed in partnership by
the Episcopal Church Foundation and Kanuga, and the focus is to
strengthen, equip and re-energize church leaders for church leadership
and ministry. Each year the conference gathers expert speakers and
workshop leaders from around the Episcopal Church, to teach, inspire,
and share practical tools, ideas and resources. In 2018, there will be
four specialized workshop tracks for participants to dig deeper into an
area of their need. The tracks are: strategic leadership, financial
planning, creative communications and a Spanish language track.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Bishops' messages on Nevada, resources
Message from Bishop Hollerith:
By now you have heard that the people of Las Vegas, Nevada,
are suffering through a terrible tragedy - one that the news media is
defining as the worst mass shooting in US history. Please pray for those
who have died, those who mourn, and for healing of the injured. The
Diocese of Nevada is offering its healing ministry to the many affected
by this tragedy. Pray also for our nation, as we continue to be a
country plagued by gun violence.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and the Primates of the
Anglican Communion prayed to honor the victims of the shooting in Las
Vegas, Nevada:
Presiding Bishop Curry presented a video message here.
We were greatly distressed to learn of the dreadful events in
Las Vegas last night. The scale of the loss of life and the numbers of
injured is truly shocking. We are sending our deepest condolences to you
and to the people of your diocese - in particular, the people of Las
Vegas.
We are praying for the families and friends of those who have
died and for the many people who have been wounded. We remember, too,
everyone else caught up in this tragedy - including the emergency
services (first responders). We pray that the peace of the Lord Jesus
Christ will be with the people of Las Vegas as they endure this trauma.
Liturgical Resources from Bishops United Against Gun Violence
A Christian Response to Gun Violence, a ChurchNext resource for groups or individuals
A Lifting of Voices concert to benefit Boys Home
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All successful men were once boys. But not all boys become
successful men. That's why Boys Home of Virginia is so important. They
provide care for boys aged six through eighteen who have encountered
obstacles and need a second chance to succeed. Since 1906, the Boys Home
mission has been to provide care and education to help boys develop
physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. They operate with 97%
private funds and no boy is turned away because of their family's
inability to pay. As they grow, costs also rise and Boys Home must find
more supporters like you to take part in raising successful young men.
To learn more or to reserve your seat today visit, www.liftingofvoices.org.
Don't miss the October Lock-in at Chanco, Oct. 13-14
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A Word to the Church from the Episcopal Church's House of Bishops
The Episcopal Church's House of Bishops Gathered in Fairbanks,
Alaska (Diocese of Alaska), September 21-26, 2017. The bishops came to
Alaska to listen to the earth and its peoples as an act of prayer,
solidarity and witness. Click here to read the bishops' message.
A Prayer for Our Time and for the Earth
Dear God, Creator of the earth, this sacred home we share; Give us
new eyes to see the beauty all around and to protect the wonders of
creation. Give us new arms to embrace the strangers among us and to know
them as family. Give us new ears to hear and understand those who live
off the land and to hear and understand those who extract its resources.
Give us new hearts to recognize the brokenness in our communities and
to heal the wounds we have inflicted. Give us new hands to serve the
earth and its people and to shape beloved community. For you are the One
who seeks the lost, binds our wounds and sets us free, and it is in the
name of Jesus the Christ we pray. Amen.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Changes on the Jackson-Feild campus
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Over the summer, two one-time staff houses that had until
recently been serving as classroom space for the Gwaltney School have
been reconfigured to serve more children for a variety of treatment
programs now and into the future. In order to replace this physical
space as well as support the continuing needs of the Gwaltney School, an
addition has been built onto the administration building providing two
classrooms and a multipurpose room.
Families, placing agencies, donors, and the community can
rest assured that Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services will continue
to provide high quality evidence-based psychiatric,
residential, educational and recovery treatment services for children
who suffer from severe emotional trauma, mental illness and/or
addiction.
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