E-Communiqué: Good News for Tiny Worshippers; Get Confirmed at Shrine Mont; Answering the Call to Creation Care Ministry; Upcoming Ordination and More.

Campers Are on the Mountain!

Shrine Mont Camp's first session kicked off this week. Bishop Stevenson and Bishop Harris commissioned the staff in a joyful service at the Shrine. More photos

A Special Opportunity to be Confirmed at Shrine Mont

Wed., July 12, 7 p.m., with Bishop Stevenson (register by July 5)

Sun., August 27, 11 a.m. with Bishop Harris (register by Aug. 16)

Your bishops are providing a very special opportunity to be confirmed, received, or reaffirmed at the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration at Shrine Mont. In order to register, you must contact your clergy person and have them register you for the appropriate service.

Those interested in lodging or meals should contact Shrine Mont directly. Questions? Contact Anita Lisk.

Is God Calling You to Creation Care Ministry?

Now Receiving Nomination Applications for Diocesan Creation Care Committee

Apply by August 4

The Diocesan Creation Care Committee is seeking ten new ministry and program leaders. Committee members engage deeply in many vital ministries including carbon reduction for diocesan parishes, spiritual resilience in the face of the climate crisis, Season of Creation liturgical resources, garden ministries, and habitat restoration ministries. Questions? Email the Committee at dova.cctf@gmail.com. For more information about Creation Care Committee and ministry, click here.

Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate

Saturday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.

St. Philip's, Richmond

God willing, The Rt. Rev. Gayle E. Harris, Assistant Bishop of Virginia, will ordain Anthony Gaboton, Robert Stuart Arthur Laughton, R. Dale Smith, Ann Peyton Williams, and Emma Addison Wright to the Sacred Order of Deacons. The Bishops and the Standing Committee invite your prayers and presence. You can also join the service online at St. Philip's Facebook page. For more information, click here.

On the Calendar

How Houses of Worship Can Faithfully Respond to the Housing Crisis in Virginia

Saturday, September 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Aquia Church in Stafford

Please save the date for this forum sponsored by Virginia Diocesan Homes. This is an opportunity to hear from experts about using church assets and property to respond to the housing crisis in our communities. Registration information and a detailed agenda coming soon.

The Project Resource Stewardship Conference

Sundays, September 10 - October 8 via Zoom

Hosted by The College for Bishops, Project Resource equips parish stewardship teams with strategic training and flexible resources to design and execute annual stewardship campaigns. Project Resource is dedicated to fostering cultural and systemic advancements around stewardship in the Episcopal Church. Details and registration.

National Summit for Courageous Conversations

November 4-8 in Austin, Texas

Join racial equity leaders from across the nation and around the world to center race and its impact on opportunity and achievement for all people. NSCC combines praxis and practice to transform organizations and communities into racially equitable, socially just environments that nurture the infinite potential of all. Info and registration.

View the full calendar of events across the Diocese on our website. You can also submit events from your church to be included on the web calendar.

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