http://www.thediocese.net/events/default.asp jon@websolutions.net (Main Site) http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1307 <p>Join us for tea in Thornton Hall at 4 p.m. and then at 5 p.mm for a Taiz&eacute;-style worship service in the Chapel.&nbsp; Everyone is welcome.&nbsp; If you like spiritual songs that are easy to sing this will be just what you are looking for, please come.&nbsp; For more information call 804-288-7811.</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1307 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1357 <p>St. George&rsquo;s Episcopal Church, 915 N. Oakland Street, Arlington will host the labyrinth and a Taize service on Wednesday, February 8. The labyrinth will be open in the Parish Hall from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. A Taiz&eacute; service will follow in the Nave from 7:30 to 8:15 PM.&nbsp; All are welcome to walk the labyrinth and/or attend the Taize service. <br /><br />Labyrinths are found in religious communities of all types, as well as hospitals, public parks, and healing gardens, as a meditation, relaxation and spiritual tool.&nbsp; Labyrinths have been built in such varied settings as Chartres Cathedral, Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, and Battery Park in New York City. <br /><br />Taiz&eacute; is little village in the south of France. There, over 60 years ago, as war continued to rage in Europe and the Pacific, Brother Roger founded a community as a living parable of reconciliation. The Community is made up of brothers from all the continents and major denominations. Thousands flock to Taize each year to join the brothers in prayer. Sung prayer services in the style of Taize are held across the world. <br /><br />For Information:<br />bkeseley@saintgeorgeschurch.org<br />Saint George&rsquo;s Church<br />915 N. Oakland Street<br />[A block from the Virginia Square Metro]<br />Arlington, VA 22203<br />703-525-8286<br /><br /></p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1357 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1332 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1332 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1140 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1140 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1215 <p>Bishop Johnston will ordain Donald Holmes Cady, Christine Joyce Garcia and Frederico Eloy Garza Jr. to the sacred order of deacons. All are welcome.</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1215 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1322 <p>"Being found by the King - exploring our royal-tea."</p> <p>Sponsored by the Daughters of the King. Food, speaker, door prizes and music! Free event, please RSVP by February 10 to 540-786-3100.</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1322 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1361 <p>Soprano Karin Paludan and pianist Wes McCune will present a candlelight concert of songs "for and from the heart". Chocolate reception follows -- bring your Valentine! Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, and $10 students and teachers.</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1361 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1364 <p>The concert in its sixth season will feature internationally renowned soloists Anne O&rsquo;Byrne, soprano, Tracey Welborn, tenor, Ben Kwak, tenor, Joseph Walsh and George Pugh, piano accompanists, along with The Grace Notes, a vocal ensemble from Grace &amp; Holy Trinity and the Richmond area.&nbsp; The musicians will present traditional and most-loved arias and duets from light opera, opera, and musicals.&nbsp; This concert will be a collaboration between Grace &amp; Holy Trinity and Lyric Opera Virginia.&nbsp; The church is located at 8 North Laurel Street next to the Landmark Theater.&nbsp; Parking is available at the rear of the church and at the VCU parking deck at Laurel and Main Streets.&nbsp; Admission is free.&nbsp; For information, contact (804) 359-5628.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1364 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1358 <p>Joel Fuller &amp; Alexandra Osborne, violins;&nbsp; Mahoko Eguchi, viola; and Rachel Young, cello, all members of the National Symphony Orchestra.</p> <p>Free admission, donation suggested. Visit www.odeonchambermusicseries.org or call 703-200-7849 for more info.</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1358 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1328 <p>For information, call St. Paul's at (434) 295-215.</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1328 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1366 <p>No cost to attend.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Forms/Form.asp?FormID=4">Register online</a>. Trainer: Carey Chirico</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1366 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1301 <p>In the Education Building (red roof). No cost to attend.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Forms/Form.asp?FormID=4">Register online</a>. Trainer: Rebecca Guzman</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1301 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1362 <p>Featuring crispy fried seafood from the Rappahannock River, the menu will also include fresh tossed salad, crusty corn bread, delicious homemade desserts and beverages. Hot dogs and French fries also will be available for children. <br /><br />Dine in the parish house and enjoy the company of neighbors and friends, or order your dinners to-go. Adults: $12; youth ages 12 and under: $3.50. Advance take-out orders are welcome. Call 804-779-3454.<br /><br />From Mechanicsville, go east on Rte. 360. Turn right at West Store onto Old Church Road (Rte. 606). Go about 1.5 miles. Immanuel is on the right. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.immanueloc.org" target="_blank">www.immanueloc.org</a>. <br /><br /></p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1362 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1329 <p>No cost to attend.&nbsp; Please bring dinner.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Forms/Form.asp?FormID=4">Register online</a>. Trainer: Malinda Collier</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1329 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1356 <p>On Friday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m. our Parish Choir will join the choirs of St. Stephen&rsquo;s Church and St. Paul&rsquo;s Church in a joint concert at St. Paul&rsquo;s (815 E Grace St.). The concert will feature The Crucifixion, an oratorio by&nbsp; John Stainer. The hour-long work will be conducted by St. Paul&rsquo;s Minister of Music David Sinden and accompanied by St. Paul&rsquo;s Associate Organist Karen Harris. The soloists will be Matthew Hassmer, tenor, and Branch Fields, bass.</p> <p>This performance will commemorate the 125th anniversary of the premiere of The Crucifixion in London in 1887. Not only is this anniversary concert taking place 125 years to the day of the premiere, but it also represents a kind of liturgical anniversary of the first performance: the 1887 performance was on the Thursday after Ash Wednesday; this year&rsquo;s performance is on the Friday after Ash Wednesday.</p> <p>The Crucifixion is perhaps best known for one of its central choruses: &ldquo;God so loved the world.&rdquo; This simple, heart-wrenching setting of John 3:16 is regularly heard in Christian worship the world over. Hymn 160 in our hymnal, &ldquo;Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow,&rdquo; was also written for The Crucifixion, and has been published in the hymnals of many denominations.</p> <p>John Stainer (1840-1901) took part in the British premiere of J. S. Bach&rsquo;s St. Matthew Passion, and likely drew on its structure in writing his setting of the passion. Stainer&rsquo;s work consists of biblical narrative, often sung by soloists, and poetry reflecting on these events and theology of Jesus&rsquo; sacrifice. In place of Lutheran chorales, however, Stainer includes a series of hymns for all present. This approach blurs the distinction between audience and congregation, and creates a choral masterwork in which all participate.</p> <p>This year will not be the first time that The Crucifixion has been performed at St. Paul&rsquo;s. In 1894 Richmond&rsquo;s Wednesday Club Musical Society, a choir of 160 amateur voices, performed the work at St. Paul&rsquo;s to an overflow crowd. A newspaper account describes aspiring audience members straining to hear the performance through the windows on Ninth Street. The organist for that performance was Jacob Reinhardt, the Organist &amp; Choirmaster of St. Paul&rsquo;s from 1878-1914.</p> <p>Please plan to attend this concert to hear this historic piece of music and to support this joint effort by the choirs of St. Paul&rsquo;s, St. Stephen&rsquo;s and St. James&rsquo;s Church. <br /><br /></p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1356 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1365 <p>This Volunteer Day will be a chance to help those individuals or parishes who are thinking of forming a group to go on a disaster recovery mission. Saturday, February 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Aquia Church, Stafford. Participants will learn about opportunities available in 2012, make some initial contacts and get the required diocesan training - all in one spot!</p> <p>The day's agenda will include a presentation from Episcopal Relief and Development. Dioceses in Alabama, Louisiana, Vermont, Massachusetts, Tennessee, North Dakota and Texas will be hosting recovery teams in 2012, and all have been invited to deliver brief presentations about their unique situations.</p> <p>Aquia Church's soup kitchen ministry will serve lunch, an workshops on the prevention of sexual misconduct will take place in the afternoon.</p> <p>Questions? Please contact Dan Wilmoth at danny@dovdpr.org. To register, please send your name and church to Mary Anne Bryant atmabryant@thediocese.net. </p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1365 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1326 <p>The diocesan Disater Preparedness &amp; Response Ministry Team has invited representatives of dioceses struck by natural disasters to come and discuss their needs for recovery teams. They've also invited the Home Depot to speak about construction skills for disaster relief, and plans are underway for the the training in the prevention of sexual abuse and misconduct that is necessary for mission trips.</p> <p>Stay tuned for more information and details on this event. </p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1326 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1339 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1339 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=978 <p>$10 Registration Fee, payable upon arrival.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Forms/Form.asp?FormID=4">Register online</a>. Trainer: Carolyn Voldrich</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=978 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1354 <p>On Saturday, March 3, prepare for a day of reflection and prayer with renowned priest, author, and retreat leader, Fr. Martin Smith.</p> <p>Fr. Smith will invite us to "heed to the voice of the Christian martyrs, recalling us to the personal&nbsp;adventure ofintimacy with God. Christianity is not a message or a set of beliefs but an experience." Join us as we learn to experience closeness to the heart of God.</p> <p>The retreat will take place Saturday, March 3, in Merrow Hall from 8:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Continental breakfast and lunch are included in the $35 fee.</p> <p align="center"><strong><a href="http://www.gracealex.org/Forms/Form.asp?FormID=36" target="_blank">Click here</a> to register now.</strong></p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1354 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1330 <p>No cost to attend.&nbsp; Please bring dinner.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Forms/Form.asp?FormID=4">Register online</a>. Trainer: Malinda Collier</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1330 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1360 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1360 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1248 <p>Free to attend.&nbsp; Lunch will be provided.&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Forms/Form.asp?FormID=4">Register online</a>. Trainer: the Rev. Cathy Tibbetts</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1248 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1323 <p>A gathering for people involved in prayer shawl ministries. RSVP to <a href="mailto:margaret.haupt@gmail.com">margaret.haupt(at)gmail(dot)com</a>.</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1323 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=982 <p><a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Forms/Form.asp?FormID=4">Register online</a>. No cost to attend.&nbsp; Trainer: Carolyn Voldrich.</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=982 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=980 <p>$10 Registration Fee, payable upon arrival.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Forms/Form.asp?FormID=4">Register online</a>. Trainer: Carolyn Voldrich</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=980 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1349 <p>Youth from across the Diocese are invited to learn about service and take part in an outreach project.</p> <p>Download and submit a registration form for youth AND adult advisors: <a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Customer-Content/WWW/CMS/files/PYM_SpringDayService2012.docx" target="_blank">Word</a> or <a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Customer-Content/WWW/CMS/files/PYM_SpringDayService2012.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> formats available.</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1349 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1174 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1174 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1175 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1175 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1176 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1176 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1177 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1177 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1178 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1178 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1179 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1179 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1344 <p>Blessed Are They Who See: A Lenten Quiet Day with the Women Followers of Jesus<br />Lenten Quiet Day is open to all adults!<br /><br />Through scripture, music, meditations and silence, we will walk with the women who followed Jesus from Galilee, to the foot of the cross, to the empty tomb.&nbsp; Dress comfortably.&nbsp; Bring your Bible.&nbsp; Bring your journal, if you use one.&nbsp; Bring your friends!&nbsp; Come walk with the faithful who are seeking in Lent to follow the Way that leads from life through death to life again.&nbsp; Lunch, snacks, and Eucharist are included in our day together.&nbsp; The program is based on the female followers of Jesus.&nbsp; Men are welcome to attend.<br /><br />The Rev. Canon Susan Goff<br />The Rev. Canon Susan Goff joined the Bishop&rsquo;s staff as Canon to the Ordinary in January 2010.&nbsp; Canon Goff oversees the day-to-day supervision of various Episcopal ministries, including discernment and ordination processes for the diocese; misconduct prevention and responses; and the transition process for clergy and congregations.&nbsp; Canon Goff came to the diocesan staff from St. Christopher&rsquo;s, Springfield, where she served as rector for 15 years.&nbsp; In addition to her work at St. Christopher&rsquo;s, she served as an adjunct instructor in liturgics at Virginia Theological Seminary.&nbsp; Prior to St. Christopher&rsquo;s, Canon Goff served as rector at Immanuel, Old Church, as chaplain of St. Catherine&rsquo;s School, Richmond, and as chaplain of St. Margaret&rsquo;s School, Tappahannock.&nbsp; Canon Goff is married to The Rev. C. Thomas Holliday, an interim ministry specialist who has served numerous churches in the Diocese of Virginia.</p> <p>For more info please contact Bryn Roth at 540-373-9126 or <a href="mailto:brynroth@cox.net">brynroth(at)cox(dot)net</a>.<br /><br /><br /></p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1344 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1350 <p>More details TBA!</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1350 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1141 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1141 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1333 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1333 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1180 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1180 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1346 <p>Washington's Camerata, an early music ensemble of baroque flutes, recorders, and harpsicord, will present a concert of Baroque music by, about, and for women. As Artists-in-Residence for the historic Washington Parish at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, performers are : flutists Alicia Kosack, Kelly Kazik, and Sarah McIver, and harpsichordist Elena Tsai. Please join us with your family and friends for a unique concert. Visit <a href="http://www.washingtonscamerata.com" target="_blank">www.washingtonscamerata.com</a>, or contact the church office at 804-224-7309. Admission is free, with a freewill offering optional. </p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1346 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1303 <p>More details to come!</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1303 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1353 <p>No cost to attend. Will take place in Grace's Parish Hall, across the street from the church.&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Forms/Form.asp?FormID=4">Register online</a>. Trainer: the Rev. Cathy Tibbetts</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1353 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1352 <p>No cost to attend.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.thediocese.net/Forms/Form.asp?FormID=4">Register online</a>. Trainer: Holly Hanback</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1352 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1216 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1216 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1217 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1217 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1340 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1340 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1334 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1334 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1142 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1142 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1181 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1181 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1143 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1143 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1335 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1335 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1341 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1341 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1336 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1336 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1144 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1144 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1342 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1342 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1337 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1337 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1145 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1145 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1218 <p>Location TBD.</p> http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1218 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1359 http://www.thediocese.net/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1359