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Stories from the Diocese
Belonging Across Generations: Reflections from the Pathways Cohort
What would it take for congregations to become places where all ages truly belong? This question shaped a recent gathering of the Pathways to Prayer and Practice cohort.
Clergy Retreat Engages Emmaus Emotions for Resurrection Joy
More than 100 clergy from across the Diocese of Virginia gathered for three days at Shrine Mont for the Spring Clergy Retreat, a time of Sabbath rest, fellowship, and reconnecting with resurrection joy.
From Sitting to Belonging: Reimagining Children’s Participation in Worship
In a recent Pathways to Prayer and Practice workshop, the Rev. Katie Gooch invited participants to shift their perspective from focusing on what is missing to discovering what God has already placed within their communities.
News Releases
Episcopal Relief & Development Offers Disaster Response Webinars
Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is offering three 90-minute webinars, open to all, focused on disaster response and how ERD can help in times of crisis. Each webinar will cover practical steps for preparing to respond to disasters, share real-world examples...
Ecumenical Worship Service: Light from Light for Light
All are invited to Light from Light for Light, part of The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity + 2026. May 28 at 7:00 p.m.St. Bernadette Catholic Church7600 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152 The Rt. Rev’d Mark A. Bourlakas, Assistant Bishop in the...
Ivey to Retire as Executive Director of VEIF; Search Committee Formed
Virginia Episcopal Investment Funds announces the upcoming retirement of Executive Director A. Lynn Ivey after six distinguished and successful years at the helm of VEIF.
Forward Movement Survey on Bright Spots
The Rev. Dr. Christopher Corbin, in partnership with Forward Movement, is conducting a denomination-wide study on “bright spots” — communities where meaningful growth, vitality, and engagement are taking place. The study explores patterns of sustained in-person...
Upcoming Events
General Convention Presentations
All are invited to join our Diocesan General Convention Deputies and Bishop Stevenson on May 28 at 4 p.m. via Zoom for brief presentations on upcoming issues for the 2027 General Convention.
