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Stories from the Diocese
Church of the Resurrection Turned 60 on Palm Sunday
The most special blessings of the day were the opportunities for all three congregations to meet both the church’s newest members and its second Rector, as well as to greet the “ambassadors” from The Spire who joined Resurrection in worship.
An Archdeacon’s Lasting Legacy
As the Rev. Deacon David Curtis steps down from the role of Archdeacon to pursue a new call, we reflect on his pioneering ministry.
San Gabriel / St. Gabriel’s, Leesburg Celebrates the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe
The congregation honored Our Lady with a traditional Eucharistic service in which the altar is transformed to depict the story of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Lamenting Gun Violence
Four Episcopal churches and one Presbyterian church participated in the October workshops. Those who attended the subsequent lament service found the experience cathartic.
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An Update on the Wildfires in the Shenandoah and Fort Valleys
As of Wednesday afternoon there are wildfires affecting areas within our diocese, including Shenandoah County, Page County, Shenandoah National Park and Valley, and Fort Valley. The Very Rev. Kathleen Murray, Rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Mount Jackson...
New Archdeacon Appointed as Bishop Seeks to Grow Diaconate
The Rt. Rev’d E. Mark Stevenson says Fredrico Garza will collaborate with Archdeacon Holly Hanback to shepherd and grow the number of deacons in The Diocese of Virgina.
Bishop Harris Ordains Three New Deacons at St. Paul’s, Alexandria
On March 16, Bishop Harris ordained three new deacons at St. Paul’s Alexandria. God willing, these deacons will become priests in the summer of 2024.