The CE-Net Quarterly Speaker Series welcomes Sharon Pearson, Christian Formation Specialist for Church Publishing,
on January 17, 11 a.m., at Hickory Neck, Toano. In addition to sharing
the latest available resources, Sharon will talk about how to adapt
curricula and resources to fit your particular context. Registration
is necessary and a $5 charge for lunch. Please contact Judy Rieken at jrieken@diosova.org to sign up.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Boys' Home offers gift that fits everyone
Looking for that thoughtful Christmas idea? A Boys' Home Christmas card
is a wonderful way to honor someone special or memorialize a loved one.
Boys' Home is offering Christmas Cards that are original artworks by
residents Malik E. and Vernon G. Their designs received the most votes
in a recent people's choice contest. With each $10 (minimum) purchase,
one printed original artwork Christmas card with envelope will be mailed
to you to personalize and give when you wish.
To order, call Sandra at 540-965-7714 or e-mail sfscruggs@boyshomeinc.org with
the total number of cards desired and specify either honor or memorial
cards. Or send your entire card list to 414 Boys' Home Road, Covington,
VA 24426 and Boys' Home staff will address and mail. No need to worry
about shopping - this is a good gift for everyone on your list!
Boys' Home, Inc.
was founded in 1906 as a home and school for children in this remote
mountainous region of Virginia. Soon, the need for a home for homeless
boys, in addition to the educational concerns, expanded its program.
Today, Boys' Home continues to help boys whose families either cannot or
will not provide for them the support and shelter they need and
deserve. Our focus is young men who have great potential, but limited
opportunities for success. The stated mission of Boys' Home is to help
each young man in residence to strive towards becoming a productive
member of society by developing his mental, physical, social and
spiritual potentials.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Seeds of Hope: St. Thomas brings Youth Empowerment & Senior Pals to the Freeman community
The
fourth of seven in a series about the recipients of this year's Seeds
of Hope Grants to develop and expand social justice ministries in
Southern Virginia. Learn more about Seeds of Hope grants here.
St. Thomas, Freeman, was awarded two Seeds of Hope grants this year.
One will fund the expansion of their Youth Empowerment program. The
second grant will help grow the Senior Pals program.
Located in an
impoverished area of the state, St. Thomas' Youth Empowerment Progam
offers important enrichment and education for the youth of their
community, as well as parents. The program offers both spiritual and
cultural nurturing. Youth are able to participate in cultural
activities, receive skills development and mentoring. Their parents also
can participate in workshops designed especially for them. This year's
grant will allow St. Thomas' to add workshops to help single mothers
develop skills that will help them find jobs and a sewing class.
The Senior Pals
program provides encouragement and support to senior citizens of St.
Thomas' community. This year's grant will allow the program to add
Emergency Preparedness workshops to their offerings.
These programs
have made a measurable difference in the lives of Freeman residents. "I
have truly enjoyed the cooking class, learning to use what you have to
make a good but healthy meal for the family. May God continue to bless
St. Thomas church family." - participant in St. Thomas', Freeman, Senior
Pal "Back to Basics" cooking class.
Nominations for Annual Council due Dec. 14
Annual Council nominations deadline is December 14, 2012. Candidates are being sought for the following positions:
- Standing Committee: 1 laity, 1 clergy
- Disciplinary Board: 1 laity, 1 clergy
- Provincial Synod: 1 laity, 1 clergy
More information and nomination form are available here.
Please complete and mail the Nomination Form by December 14, 2012 to
Leah Sicignano, 600 Talbot Hall Road, Norfolk, VA 23505. All
nominations must be received by mail as they require original
signatures.
Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests on Dec. 15
On Saturday, December
15, Bishop Hollerith will ordain Eve Butler-Gee, Terry Davis Edwards,
Roger Alan Hungerford, Henry Philip McQueen, and Wendy J. Wilkinson to
the Sacred Order of Priests. The service will be at 11 a.m. at Christ
& St. Luke's, Norfolk. Clergy: red stoles.
Presiding Bishop's Advent message: What is it that you are more waiting for?
Noting that Advent
is a time of waiting for "the coming of the Prince of Peace, the one
who will reign with justice over this world," Presiding Bishop Katharine
Jefferts Schori focuses on two questions in her Advent 2012 message:
"What is it that you are most waiting for? And, how are you going to
wait this year?" The Presiding Bishop's Advent 2012 message, videotaped
in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd on the grounds of General Theological
Seminary in New York City, is available here. The text of the message is available in English and in Spanish.
Daughters of the King hold Advent Quiet Day
The Daughters of the
King of the Diocese of Southern Virginia invite all women of the Church
to share in an Advent Quiet Day, entitled "Mary in Advent". Our
Daughters of the King Diocesan Chaplain, the Rev. Jack Lynch, will guide
us through a very special advent experience featuring Holy Eucharist,
meditation, and reflection. Our Advent gathering will take place on
Wednesday, December 12, from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ the King,
Tabb. Please bring a notebook or journal and your Bible. The cost of the
event is $5, which includes morning coffee and lunch. RSVP to Ronda
Toll at rtoll@cox.net.
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