James Solomon Russell Celebration

The James Solomon Russell Chapter of Union of Black Episcopalians invites you to join them on Sunday, March 28 at 3 p.m. for The Venerable James Solomon Russell Virtual Commemoration. The theme of the gathering is James Solomon Russell: Priest, Church Planter, Educator, College President and Man of Faith. Speaker will be Dr. Robert L. Satcher, Sr., the ninth president of Saint Paul’s College. You are invited to make a gift to: The Saint Paul’s Memorial Chapel. Please send your contribution to: Dr. Angela Parker, Treasure/SPMC, P.O. Box 268, Lawrenceville, VA 23868. Visit diosova.org for log in information for this gathering.

Tee off with Jackson-Feild this spring!

The 26th Annual Go Golfing for the Kids tournament, sponsored by Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. will be held on Monday, May 3, at The Golf Club at The Highlands in Chesterfield, VA. Sponsor a team of 4 for $600 or play as an individual for $150. All players receive lunch, 3 beverage tickets, and snacks on the course. Range balls will be provided, and the driving range will open 90 minutes prior to tee off.

Jackson-Feild is a safe haven for children struggling with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Each year, this tournament raises funds to support the needs of the residents. To date, the tournament has raised over $550,000. This year, the proceeds from the tournament will go towards “building a better future” and funding the construction of new buildings on campus.

 

If you have any questions, or would like to register now, call 703-819-2365 or email vfong@jacksonfeild.org. Online registration will be available in the coming weeks. We hope to see you on the green this May!

Holy Land Pilgrimage with Bishop Haynes in 2022

Bishop Haynes will be leading a Holy Land Pilgrimage in association with Jerusalem Tours, February 4-14, 2022. Join Bishop Haynes for this powerful pilgrimage experience where together we will walk where Jesus walked and visit places where he lived out his ministry.  In addition, pilgrims will renew their Baptismal Covenant at the Jordan River and will celebrate Eucharist on the Mount of the Beatitudes. Click here to learn more about the Holy Land Pilgrimage and registration details. Space is limited to 35 pilgrims. Contact Canon Lynn Farlin at lfarlin@diosova.org if you have questions about the trip.

Repairers of the Breach Speaker Series continues on March 23

March 23 at 6:30 via Zoom 

Imagine working at church only to find out via genealogical research that the family of the man who founded the church had enslaved your family’s ancestors! During this program the Rev. Natalie Conway, will share her story as well as the work that she and the Rev Grey Maggiano have been engaged in over the past five years, as Memorial Episcopal Church in Baltimore Maryland, has sought to uncover and process its racist past, and move forward as a community that seeks atonement, reconciliation and resurrection. The Rev. Grey Maggiano, rector, and The Rev. Natalie Conway, deacon, will briefly summarize the work Memorial has done, and more importantly provide a path for your congregation/community to process its past in a healthy, holistic and sacred manner that can lead to real change. Please join us on Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 via Zoom for this important conversation. Click here to register for this event and obtain the Zoom log-in information.

Mark your calendar! Diocese collaborates with TENS for stewardship webinar series

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) is proud to collaborate with the Diocese of Southern Virginia to bring a four-webinar series on stewardship topics throughout the year. Meeting for 90 minutes on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., this series will bring together church leaders, stewardship volunteers, and fundraising experts to teach and learn classic and innovative approaches to funding ministry in your congregation.

Virtual Stewardship 201 - Wednesday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.

We learned so much in 2020 about online fundraising in congregational ministries. Learn from faithful practitioners of stewardship and gratitude about the best fundraising platforms to raise money online in your congregation. We will explore practical tips on formation and education opportunities that cultivate generosity throughout the year. To see the TENS Virtual Stewardship 101 webinar from July 2020, please visit the TENS website, www.tens.org. To register for Virtual Stewardship 201, click here.

 

Mid-Year Mission Review - Wednesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.

Half-way through the year is the ideal time to remind your members about the impact of their pledges on mission in the community. Learn some great tips for drawing the line between money and meaning in your outreach, in-reach, and ministry budgets. Registration opens soon!

 

Year-Round Stewardship - Wednesday, June 23, 6:30 p.m.

Generosity and Gratitude are year-round disciplines and celebrations, not just reserved for the annual pledge campaign. Learn best practices and tools to incorporate the theology of stewardship into your formation, liturgy, preaching, teaching, and outreach for every month of the year. Cultivate a more generous and grounded church! Registration will open March 27.

 

Addressing the Pledge Plateau - Wednesday, August 16, 6:30 p.m.

Learn from fundraising experts about how to help members dig deeper into their theology and generosity to ensure they’re making their best gifts to the Church. This webinar is a mix between proven tips and tools and formation exercises you can employ in your ministry to prevent donor fatigue. Registration will open July 10.

Safe Church Training scheduled

Two new Zoom-based Safe Church training opportunities have been scheduled. Get more info and register for Safe Church training.

• Universal Training: Wednesday, March 17, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
• Specialized Training: Saturday, March 20, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 21, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. You must attend both sessions to receive certification. 

Celebrating the life and legacy of the Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris

Join the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) as we remember, celebrate, and explore the lasting impact the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris, the Anglican Communion’s first female bishop, has had upon The Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion. Using excerpts from The Mitre Fits Just Fine!, Parting Words, and Hallelujah Anyhow, as well as personal encounters, our panelists will speak to how this avid support of UBE continues to compel us never to forget “the least, the lost and the left out”. Click here for more information. Registration Required. Register here. To learn more about Bishop Harris and for commemoration resources, click here.