Where Love and Addiction Meet, An Evening with Sandra Swenson will
be held at Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, on Monday, Nov. 13 from 6:30 to 9
p.m. SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul invites you to an
evening with Sandra Swenson, author of two books about her journey as
the mom of a son suffering with the disease of addiction: "The Joey
Song" and "Tending Dandelions." Her most recent offering, "Tending
Dandelions," is a collection of honest meditations for mothers with
addicted children. While Sandra writes from a mother's perspective, the
evening promises to be a meaningful experience for fathers and other
family members as well. Ms. Swenson will read passages from her new book
and answer questions after each. The reading will be followed by a Q
& A. After this portion of our event, we will move from the church
building to the Bruton Parish Hall for a meet and greet/book signing. Click here for more information and to reserve your FREE ticket.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Invite-Welcome-Connect training Oct. 21
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St. David's, N. Chesterfield, made a "cardboard testimony
video" last week, sharing what members have found at their church home.
What's a cardboard testimony video? Check theirs out here
and come to the Invite/Welcome/Connect workshop with Mary Parmer on
Saturday, October 21 from 9 until 3 at St. Martin's, Williamsburg. This
diocesan event is co-sponsored by St. Martins, St. David's and St.
Michael's, Bon Air, and you will be inspired by great ideas for any
budget. Click here for more info and registration.
Bishop Magness: Pray for Holy Land pilgrims
Dear Friends,
As many of you know, from Oct. 17-28, many of your fellow
parishioners and friends will be accompanying me on a spiritual
pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Given the spiritual intent of this trip, I
am requesting your prayers for us. While we are always interested in
having a safe pilgrimage, the primary reason that I ask for your prayers
is for spiritual enhancement during our time in Israel and Palestine.
Since I like to pray for people by name, here is the listing of
pilgrims: Fritz, Claire, Eric, Judy, Sam, Jane, Grace, Ginny, Betty,
William, Ellen, Ann, Dan, Diana, Al, Rachel, Frank, Charlotte, Jay, Nora
Ann, Margaret, Lee, Nancy, Michael, Holly, Lizzie, Jay and Carolyn. In
advance of your offering of prayers, I thank you for the support you
will give us.
Peace,
+Jay
Oct. 20 deadline for tickets to ECW Fall meeting
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Thistle Farms is a powerful global community of women healing
from prostitution, trafficking and addiction. They employ 50 survivors
through social enterprises: Thistle Farms Home & Body, Thistle Stop
Cafe, and an artisan studio. Thistle Farms Global helps employ more than
1,500 women.
Gathering for EfM groups on Oct. 22
EfM groups in Southern Virginia are invited to a special gathering
on Sunday, Oct. 22, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will be light refreshments
and conversation with EfM Executive Director Karen Meridith, Diocesan
EfM Coordinator Ann Meyer, and your fellow EfM mentors and
participants. Click here to RSVP.
Clergy transitions
The Rev. Lorna H. Williams began as Associate Rector for Children & Youth at St. Andrew's, Newport News, on October 1, 2017.
The Rev. Robert K. Marshall will begin as Rector of Redeemer, Midlothian, on October 22, 2017
Virginia LARCUM Conference 2017 is Dec. 1-2
The 2017 Virginia LARCUM Conference will be held Friday and
Saturday, Dec. 1-2, in Richmond, VA. This year's conference is "500
Years Later: Ecumenical Dialogue as Gift and Call." The keynote speaker
is Susan K. Wood, SCL, Ph.D., a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth, Kansas
is professor of systematic theology in the Department of Theology at
Marquette University. She is currently president of the Catholic
Theological Society of America. Click here for the conference brochure and registration information.
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