Holy Land Pilgrimage 2026
You are invited to join other pilgrims as we walk in the footsteps of Jesus April 6-17, 2026.
Love Jesus. Embody justice. Be disciples.
Stories from the Diocese
Culpeper and Catlett: More New Partners in Christ
A “holy spark” led two churches named for St. Stephen to jointly search for a new clergy person who will split duties between them. Their collaboration is part of The Episcopal Church’s trend of geographic-based partnerships. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in...
Three New Priests Ordained as Discipleship Celebrated
With deep joy, discipleship and leadership, three new priests — Jackson Davey, Bart Natoli, and Ted Renaud— became ordained Feb. 7 in the Diocese of Virginia.
Trinity Hosts Local African American “Visions of Progress” Portraits
A piercing portrait exhibit at Trinity Episcopal Church captures what that looked like in Charlottesville in the Jim Crow 1920s: resolute, proud faces of local African Americans, some of whom had once been enslaved.
News Releases
“Weathering the Storms” Week of Service
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland invites high school students and young adults in Province III, which includes the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, to join in a week of service this summer.
News for Church Missions
A requirement of being an Episcopal Church is to send a delegate to the Annual Convention of the Diocese of Virginia November 5-7, 2026, in Fredericksburg. Why? Because we’re “The Diocese” together, and your voice and vote count.
Rebooting Ministry in Rural Communities
Churches in rural locales are the heartbeat for their communities and need tools and resources to survive and thrive. Check out this conference designed especially for rural churches, funded by the Lilly Foundation.
Walking With the Enslaved, 2026 Pilgrimages
On behalf of St. Paul’s and St. Philip’s Episcopal Churches, we are pleased to announce our 2026 schedule for Walking with the Enslaved: A Pilgrimage Toward Truth, Reconciliation, and Hope in Richmond.
Upcoming Events
The John Shelby Spong Lenten Speaker Series & Lenten Lunches
Honoring the legacy, spirit, and witness of the Right Reverend John Shelby Spong, the Bishop Spong Speaker Series carries forward the vision of the historic “Lenten Lunches,” while offering a fresh and relevant twist.
The John Shelby Spong Lenten Speaker Series & Lenten Lunches
Honoring the legacy, spirit, and witness of the Right Reverend John Shelby Spong, the Bishop Spong Speaker Series carries forward the vision of the historic “Lenten Lunches,” while offering a fresh and relevant twist.
Chrism Mass and Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows
Bishops and clergy will gather during Holy Week to celebrate the ancient tradition of the reaffirmation of vows. Bishop Stevenson invites all clergy to plan to attend, registering for one of the services held in five locations across the Diocese.
