Monday, February 1, 2021
Addictions & Recovery Commission co-hosts Invitation to Change Approach training
Be a part of the Virtual Hymn Recording for Annual Council
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
When can we again gather in our buildings for worship?
A note from Bishop Haynes and the Health Advisory Panel
- Central: 11.6% and decreasing
- Eastern: 17.3% and decreasing
- Near Southwestern: 12.5% and decreasing
Episcopal Relief & Development focuses on lament in 2021 Lenten Meditations
In response to the unprecedented events of the past year, Episcopal Relief & Development’s 2021 Lenten Meditations share deeply personal reflections on the theme of lament from a diverse group of writers. Many of the authors share experiences related to a variety of issues including disease, violence, racial injustice and poverty. Click here for more information.
Community of the Gospel offers Lectio in Lent
The Community of the Gospel (CG), an ecumenical non-residential monastic community with standing in The Episcopal Church announces Lectio in Lent. Using the ancient monastic method of praying the Scriptures, participants will deepen their paschal journeys by focusing on several texts traditionally associated with Lent. The facilitator will be Br. John Charles Westaway, CG, Deputy Guardian of the CG and long-time member of St. Paul in the Desert Episcopal Church, Palm Springs, CA. Br. John Charles is the Chaplain of the Daughters of the King, active in hunger ministries, and involved in diocesan activities.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Inauguration resources, virtual prayer events
The church's Office of Government Relations has compiled a list of resources for virtual prayer and participation in the days around the Inauguration. These include:
- Prayer resources
- Advocacy opportunities in the first 100 days
- Civic mindfulness resources
- Social media content you can download and use
Online worship in Southern Virginia
Churches in Southern Virginia are offering a wide range of opportunities for online worship - Sundays and weekdays, Eucharist, Morning Prayer, Compline, Evening Prayer, and more. Click here for a listing of online worship opportunities.