February 22, 2007

Spotlight: Celebrating Longevity

Sponsored by the diocesan Committee on Aging, the Celebration of Longevity will take place at Goodwin House, Alexandria on March 1. This annual event is celebrated in conjunction with Older American’s Month. Attendees who are over 90 years old will be honored with a certificate. Bishop Jones will join attendees at the service, which will be followed by a birthday party for all.

The Committee on Aging believes that aging is a natural human process which God has ordained as a time for continuing spiritual growth, and not a need or a problem which should be healed or cured. The Committee is dedicated to fostering ways to encourage older adults to live out their lives with purpose in the knowledge that all God’s children—whatever their age—are sustained by God’s grace. The Committee offers several events each year including Fall Camp at Shrine Mont and the Fifty Plus Wedding Celebration. The Committee also maintains a resource library on aging issues. The group supports family members of older adults and advocates within local and state government on behalf of aging issues. The Committee chair is the Rev. Marian Windel.

All are welcome to attend the Celebration of longevity. To RSVP, please contact Carol Thomson at 800-DIOCESE or cthomson@thediocese.net.

 


 

News & Events

Maundy Thursday Renewal of Ordination Vows
April 5, Emmanuel, Brook Hill, Richmond and St. Luke’s, Alexandria
All clergy of the Diocese are invited to participate in a service of Renewal of Ordination Vows for clergy and the Blessing of Oil of Chrism. Services will be held on April 5 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Church, Brook Hill, Richmond, and St. Luke’s Church, Alexandria. More information and a reply form can be found online at http://www.thediocese.net/brochures_flyers/Maundy_Thursday_Invite.pdf.

Annual Stewardship Conference
March 24, Good Shepherd, Burke, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Learn how to “think outside the box” at the diocesan Stewardship Conference with speakers the Rev. Gary Nicolosi and the Rev. Canon J. Hugh Magers. Six workshops will be offered covering stewardship fundamentals, planned giving, teaching and preaching about stewardship, communications and donor relationships. Download a brochure online for more information and a registration form: http://www.thediocese.net/stewardship_comm07_web-1.pdf. Registration is $35 per person if paid by March 4, $45 per person if paid after March 4, and $10 for seminarians.

Mustard Seed Grants in 2007
The Mustard Seed Grant competitive grant program began in 2002 with funding from the 5th Century Fund. Grants are awarded in four broad areas: youth and college ministries; local outreach; world mission; and strengthening local churches. Guidelines and an application form for the 2007 grants are now available to download online:
            Mustard Seed Grant Guidelines
            Mustard Seed Grant Cover Sheet

World Mission Day this Weekend!
Feb. 24, Grace & Holy Trinity, Richmond
If you are interested in attending the World Mission Day, Everyone is Mission.  Mission for Everyone, on Saturday, February 24th at Grace & Holy Trinity Church, Richmond, please register online at www.ghtc.org/missioneveryone.html or register by contacting the Rev. Jason Roberts at jroberts@ghtc.org (804-359-5628 x15).  This event is sponsored by The Commission on World Mission of the Diocese of Virginia and The Missionary Society of Grace & Holy Trinity Church, Richmond.

First Fridays at Roslyn:  A Quiet Day to Nurture Your Soul
March 2, Roslyn Retreat Center, Richmond, 9 a.m.-8:45 p.m.
First Fridays are days set aside for personal retreat and reflection at Roslyn Retreat Center. This First Friday will feature meditation and silent time to nurture your soul. Silent time may be dedicated to personal reflection, reading, walking or meeting with a trained spiritual director. You may come any time (9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. are recommended start times). If you wish to spend the night, please contact Roslyn directly. Fees:  Clergy and lay people employed in the Church:  $20.00.  All others:  $30.00. Checks payable to Roslyn Retreat Center.  Registration deadline is two days prior to each retreat. Contact Julia Bethel at juliab@roslyncenter.org or www.roslyncenter.org

Lenten Retreat: An Enneagram Workshop
March 3, St. George’s, Fredericksburg
One of the most powerful tools for understanding ourselves is the Enneagram, an ancient symbol that is also a system of personality profiles that help us know ourselves and God better. To learn more about this workshop and about the Enneagram, download the brochure at http://www.thediocese.net/Enneagram.pdf. To register, contact Carol Thomson at cthomson@thediocese.net

Vestry Education Day
March 10, St. Mary’s, Richmond
Please note that the location of Vestry Education Day has changed to St. Mary’s, Richmond at 12291 River Rd. Join keynote speak Diana Butler Bass to learn how to “imagine a new old church.” More information can be found online at http://www.thediocese.net/programs/vestry_education.pdf.

Save the Date

Other Links

212th Annual Council
e-Bazaar: A listing of items that parishes would like to donate or receive.
Calendar: A listing of Diocesan and local church events. Don’t see your church event listed? Add it using the links at the bottom of the calendar.
Bishop Coadjutor Transition Committee: Official website for the search for Bishop Coadjutor.
Employment: The latest information on ministry opportunities for clergy and lay. General Convention: A summary of General Convention actions.
Global Mission Website: Read and submit mission stories and mission trip dates



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