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Monday, August 27, 2018
Historic St. Luke's hosts Living History event
VTS offers online course: Digital Literacies for Ministry
The Center for the Ministry of Teaching at Virginia Theological
Seminary is offering an eight-week online course, Digital Literacies for
Ministry. This course is for all faith leaders - Christian formation
leaders, church communicators, and others. The Digital Literacies class
will begin on September 25 and go for eight weeks. There will only be
two times when the class will meet synchronously for bible study. That
time and day will be determined after the class begins. All the work
will be done online in the VTS learning management system, Brightspace,
and Zoom. Cost is $150. Click here to register.
Data from 2017 Parochial Reports available
The
Rev. Canon Dr. Michael Barlowe, Executive Officer of the General
Convention, has announced that data from the 2017 Parochial Reports of
the Episcopal Church is now available in English and Spanish here. Canon
Barlowe observed that the 2017 data "continues recent trends, with
decline in key membership and attendance figures," although
"congregational income through pledges and other offerings has
increased," even as overall numbers of congregants have decreased.
The
Parochial Report is the oldest, continuous gathering of data by the
Episcopal Church. By tradition and canon, the reporting requirements are
developed by the House of Deputies' Committee on the State of the
Church, using a form approved by the church's Executive Council.
Overseen by the Executive Officer of General Convention, the Parochial
Report touches every congregation of the church. Together with other
data, including that of the Recorder of Ordinations and the Registrar of
General Convention, the Parochial Report provides an insight to the
state of the church.
Monday, August 20, 2018
Save the date: Fall youth events
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This year's November Weekend for grades 6 through 12 will be
Friday, November 16 to Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Chanco on the James.
Teens along with their adult leaders are invited to attend this faith,
fun retreat. Stay tuned for our theme and registration information.
2018 National Acolyte Festival
This year's festival is Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the Washington National Cathedral. Parishes, this is fantastic
opportunity to take your acolytes to a morning service of re-dedication
and Holy Eucharist and workshops are offered in the afternoon for
enrichment. Click here for more details and to register.
New program available to assist congregations with disaster planning and preparedness
A new disaster management program is now available to help
congregations plan for potential incidents, provide direction during
times of crises, and foster cooperation in recovery efforts.
Plan development training for your disaster management team is now
available. You should anticipate an eight-hour training session. For
additional information and scheduling, please contact Dr. Bill King at
757-572-3853 (cell) or 804-479-3301 (home), or ddc@diosova.org. For documentation and training materials contact Diocesan Communications Officer Ann Turner at 757-213-3388 or aturner@diosova.org.
Heading this program for the Diocese is Dr. Bill King,
diocesan volunteer disaster management coordinator, and the Rev. Willis
Foster, rector of St. Stephen's, Petersburg. Both have extensive
experience in planning, training, and operations associated with
disaster preparedness and incident management.
The central focus of the disaster management program is
assisting congregations to develop and maintain an All-Hazard Disaster
Management Plan (AHDMP). This AHDMP will enable congregations to
evaluate their infrastructure, identify threats, and assess specific
vulnerabilities, and develop a plan to address them.
Recovery Month services
Friday, August 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day
For more information contact 757-903-0000 or lauren@spiritworksfoundation.org.
In honor of the day SpiritWorks Foundation, Bruton Parish,
Williamsburg, and the diocesan Addictions and Recovery Commission are
hosting a Service of Remembrance at 7 p.m. at Bruton Parish. Please
join us as we remember those who have lost their lives to addiction and
support their families and friends who mourn. There will be a short
prayer service and an opportunity to light a candle of remembrance.
Refreshments and fellowship will follow in the Custis House across the
street from the church. Parking is available on Duke of Gloucester
Street during the service. Click here for a flyer you can post and share.
September is Recovery Month
SpiritWorks Foundation is hosting the First Fridays Recovery
Eucharist on September 7, at 5:30 p.m. at Bruton Parish, Williamsburg.
The service is designed with prayers and readings that focus on helping
people find ways to live faithfully in the midst of any kind of
suffering, especially individuals and their loved ones who are living
with addiction, co-dependence, mental illness, and trauma. We pray for
those who are continuing to struggle, mourn those who have died, and
celebrate with those who are experiencing the joy of recovery. Parking
is available on Duke of Gloucester Street during the service.
Boys Home second annual 5K to include costume contest, games and prizes
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All runners will receive a Boys Home Howl-O-Ween Hustle 5K
and Kids Fun Run T-shirt, and pets will receive a special pet bandana.
Top finishers will be given a Howl-O-Ween Hustle commemorative pint
glass, and all children will be awarded a participation medal.
Through August 31, individual tickets are $25, and family
tickets (2 adults plus children) are $40. September 1 - October 20,
individual tickets are $30, and family tickets are $50. Runners may also
choose to bring a pet, sponsor a Boys Home runner, or participate in
our Virtual 5K!
The Virtual 5K is a new option this year. The Virtual 5K is
intended for Boys Home supporters who can't be in Covington for the
race, who may be physically unable to run or walk, and all who want to
support Boys Home in spirit! Those participating in the Virtual 5K can
choose to run, walk, hike, or complete the run "virtually" - from the
comfort of their living room! Once we receive your registration, you'll
receive your event T-shirt in the mail to display proudly on October 20.
To register, fill out a registration form and send to Boys Home of Virginia, 414 Boys Home Rd., Covington, VA, 24426. Or, visit www.runforboyshome.com, or call Colleen at 540-965-7703.
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