Westminster-Canterbury, Virginia Beach, is hosting a
pilgrimage to Israel April 6-15, 2018. It will be led by David Hyman, a
well-known tour guide in Israel and who has led trips for Galilee,
Virginia Beach. The Rev. Doug Gray, Westminster-Canterbury chaplain,
will be offering Bible teachings as well. Cost is $4690 per person,
double occupancy, or $5710 per person, single occupancy. Air travel,
lodging, transportation in Israel and meals (except lunches) are
included. Click here for a pilgrimage brochure. For more information contact the Rev. Doug Gray, 757-496-1651 or doug.gray@wcbay.com.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Episcopal Migration Ministries offers Epiphany curriculum
Episcopal Migration Ministries
is offering an Epiphany Curriculum, which includes free resources to
oversee a faithful and meaningful Epiphany 2018. Designed for Adult
Christian Formation, the six-week Epiphany Curriculum is ideal for
congregations, individuals, adult forums, discussion groups, and other
church-based gatherings. Participants will come away with a deeper
understanding of Episcopal Migration Ministries, refugee resettlement,
the stories of our new American neighbors, and how God is calling each
of us into this work. Click here for more information and to download the curriculum.
Monday, November 27, 2017
2018 Annual Council: Fear and Love in a Divided World
Registration is now open for the 126th Annual Council of the
Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, February 16-17, 2018 at the
Williamsburg Lodge Convention Center. Bookmark this page, www.bit.ly/diosova126, for the most current information about Annual Council.
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Scott Bader-Saye, Ph.D.
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Scott Bader-Saye is the Academic Dean and Helen and Everett
H. Jones Professor of Christian Ethics and Moral Theology at Seminary
of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. His publications include two books,
Following Jesus in a Culture of Fear and Church and Israel After
Christendom. His topic will be "Fear and Love in a Divided World."
Registration & Hotel
You may register individually or you may register your entire delegation. Early registration through January 12, 2018 is $125 per attendee. Clergy spouses/partners, youth aged 18 and younger, and college students may register at the $50 rate. Payment is due no later than Jan. 12, 2017 to avoid a $25 late registration fee. Registration for exhibitors is also open. Attendees will need to make their own hotel reservations. Discounted rates will be available at the Williamsburg Lodge and The Woodlands. Click here for more information.
Nominations for Elections at Annual Council
The following elections will take place at Annual Council:
Standing Committee (one lay, one clergy); Disciplinary Board (two lay,
one clergy); General Convention (one young adult lay alternate). Get
more info and the nomination form here.
Youth Delegation Application
Every year a special delegation of 12 youth in grades 9-12 are invited to attend Diocesan Council. Click here for more info and an application form. Applications are due by January 19, 2018.
Communicator Credentials
Church communicators play an important role in connecting
their Convocations and congregations with Council while it is in
session and afterward. To help facilitate this work, the Council
registration fee is waived for church communicators who submit this application form no later than February 2, 2018.
Thank you for your support of Episcopal Relief & Development
The Rev. Keith Emerson; St. Paul's, Suffolk; Diocesan Episcopal Relief & Development Coordinator
I am deeply grateful to the people and parishes of our
diocese who have given money to Episcopal Relief & Development over
the summer months (July-September). It has been a time of incredible
need and we in the Diocese of Southern Virginia have responded
generously. During this period, we made 555 contributions for a total of
$112,144.37.
I am grateful for donations made by the following parishes and organizations:
Water & Sanitation and Hunger Food Security
Emmanuel, Franklin
St. John's, Hopewell
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Sudan Relief Efforts
Bruton Parish, Williamsburg
Undesignated Gifts
Emmanuel, Hampton
Christ Church, Amelia Courthouse
St. Stephen's, Newport News
Church of the Advent, Norfolk
Christ and Grace, Petersburg
St. Luke's, Powhatan
All Saints', Virginia Beach
US Disaster/Hurricane Harvey Relief
Christ Church, Amelia Courthouse
St. Luke's, Blackstone
St. Mark's, Bracey
St. Thomas', Chesapeake
St. Matthew's, Chesterfield
St. Cecelia Guild, Eastville
Emmanuel, Hampton
St. Martha's Guild, Hopewell
Manakin, Midlothian
St. Andrew's, Newport News
St. Paul's, Norfolk
St. Michael's, North Chesterfield
Christ and Grace, Petersburg
St. Mark's, Suffolk
Old Donation, Virginia Beach
Emmanuel, Virginia Beach
Good Samaritan, Virginia Beach
Christ the King, Yorktown
Once again, thank you to everyone who has contributed. Together we are healing a hurting world.
October United Thank Offering donations bountiful
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Ronda Toll; Christ the King, Tabb; Diocesan UTO Coordinator
Donations to the United Thank Offering (UTO) collected during
October ingatherings throughout the Diocese have been coming in at a
swift and steady pace - what a blessing! Monies will be collected and
sent for 2107 through December 10, 2017. Please send donations to Ronda
Toll, Diocesan UTO Coordinator, at the following address: 42 Cherbourg
Drive, Newport News, VA 23606.
ECW Falls in Love with New UTO Prayer
The National UTO Board recently created a simple prayer
(memorable and easy enough for children to recite) that can be said when
making an offering in a Blue Box. This prayer, which will soon be
featured on Blue Boxes, was shared by the Diocesan UTO Coordinator at
the ECW Annual Fall Meeting on November 4. The reaction was immediate.
The ECW loved it! Here's the new prayer: Almighty God, I give you praise for blessing me in many ways. Create in me a grateful heart and with this gift, a blessing start. Amen.
Administrators & Treasurers Lunch Group to meet in Newport News on Dec. 14
The Administrators & Treasurers Lunch Group will meet on
Thursday, December 14 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at St. Stephen's, Newport
News. 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 the Diocesan Comptroller Judy Dobson,
at jdobson@diosova.org or 757-213-3386. St. Stephen's is located at 372 Hiden Boulevard, Newport News.
Advent resource for Preparing to Become the Beloved Community
A newly developed Advent resource is now available to help
Episcopalians everywhere to take up Jesus' ministry of reconciliation
and healing. Every congregation will soon receive in the mail Preparing
to Become the Beloved Community, a multi-fold poster and resource pack
with prayer, reflections and activities for each week of Advent. The
resources can also be downloaded here.
Preparing to Become the Beloved Community was developed by the
Episcopal Church's Racial Reconciliation Team. The resources are
designed for group use among all ages, including adult forums, Sunday
school, women's and men's groups, Advent preparation, vestry meetings,
and more. Click here for more information.
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