Looking for a fall getaway with your friends and family? We have the answer for you! Join us at Chanco for Friendsgiving November 20-22! Enjoy a time of fellowship and gratitude during the most gorgeous time of year at Chanco. This event will include activities such as traditional Thanksgiving fare, hayrides, pumpkin carving, tomahawk throwing, archery, football on the big screen, candy apples, friends/family trivia games, campfires, worship and more! Accommodations are in our retreat lodges at the bluff and pricing includes all meals and activities. Click here for a flyer with more information. Visit www.chanco.org to register today!
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Join us for Friendsgiving at Chanco on the James November 20-22
General Convention Task Force invites Episcopalians to participate in survey “Social Justice and the Episcopal Church: A Call for Stories”
The Task Force on Theology of Social Justice Advocacy invites Episcopalians to participate in a survey, “Social Justice and the Episcopal Church: A Call for Stories”.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Monday, October 12, Diocesan Offices closed
On Monday, October 12, the offices of the Diocese of Southern Virginia will be closed. Officially the day, known as “Columbus Day,” commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus on American soil in 1492. The arrival of Columbus paved the way for Europeans to inhabit, explore, and ultimately take possession of the land. However, there were already indigenous people inhabiting this land; therefore, we use this day to remember and honor those people as well. The names of the tribes of indigenous people who inhabited the grounds on which the Diocese of Southern Virginia rests include the following:
ECW Annual Fall Meeting October 17
The diocesan ECW will hold their Annual Fall Meeting via Zoom on Saturday, October 17.
Ridley Foundation awards grant to Jackson-Feild
The Ridley Foundation of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia has awarded Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services a grant for specialized training.
Women's Advent Retreat, Dec. 4-5
Save the date! Chanco is hosting it’s third annual Women’s Advent Retreat. Join with women from all over our diocese for a time of reflection, worship and fellowship together! Enjoy time apart in God’s great outdoors while nourishing your body and spirit as we anticipate the birth of Christ. Open to all women ages 18 and older. Click here for information on COVID protocols and safety for groups at Chanco. Stay tuned here and on our website www.chanco.org for more information and registration for this fantastic event! Questions? Contact Chanco at hospitality@chanco.org or 888-724-2626. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Episcopal Church and the 2020 U.S. Elections: An Overview of Resources
The Office of Government Relations has created a comprehensive suite of resources for advocacy, the U.S. Election, and 2020 Census engagement. Central to election engagement are the “Vote Faithfully” resources built up over the course of several election cycles and in coalition with ecumenical partners. These resources are designed for use year-round, emphasizing messaging that is non-partisan and informed.