January 4, 2007

Spotlight: Annual Council

The theme of the 212th Annual Council, to be held Jan. 26-27 at the Richmond Marriott and the Richmond Convention Center, is ONE Church : ONE Mission.

The evening prior to council will include a reception under the theme "A Gathering of Oral History Story Tellers," featuring anecdotal reflections on our history as well as story boards commemorating the bishops who have served the Diocese.

Annual Council attendees will be joined by council chaplain the Rt. Rev. John Paterson, bishop of Auckland, New Zealand and chairman of the worldwide Anglican Consultative Council.

New information continues to be added to the Annual Council Web site. Recent additions to the site include an agenda as well as reports, amendments and nominees submitted to date. Please visit http://www.thediocese.net/diocese/annual_council.shtml for the latest updates.

The deadline for nominations, resolutions and amendments to the Canons is Jan. 8. A revised list of lay delegates, alternates and canonically resident clergy (those eligible to vote) will be posted Friday by 2 p.m.

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News & Events

EFM Openings
St. Timothy's, Herndon, has openings in its daytime Education for Ministry group.  Interested participants may contact mentor Pat Bleicher at PBleicher@aol.com or 703-532-9156.

Trinity Institute to be offered locally through regional teleconference
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Richmond to host Southeastern Region, January 22-24
The Trinity Institute is a continuing education program to provide theological renewal for clergy in the Episcopal Church. St. Stephen’s, Richmond will serve as the Southeastern regional host, providing the conference via Internet, as well as offering a small group experience on site. The church is accepting registrations now. “God’s Unfinished Future: Why it Matters Now” is the theme of the 37th Annual Trinity Institute. Speakers are Jürgen Moltmann the Rev. Barbara R. Rossing, Th.D., and the Rev. Peter J. Gomes. The registration fee for the regional teleconference, which includes materials, snacks and lunches, is $50. To register, please call Janet Allen or Liz Jones at 804-288-2867. Space is limited.

Food for Thought Series – Poverty in Virginia: Political and Religious Responses
Roslyn Retreat Center, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 5:30-9 p.m.
With speakers the Rev. C. Douglas Smith and the Rev. J. Fletcher Lowe; $20 includes dinner and program. Contact Carolyn Chilton at cchilton@thediocese.net.

Save the Date

  • Richmond Hill Retreat – Lovers of a Suffering God with the Rev. Martin L. Smith; Jan. 19-21. Contact retreats@richmondhillva.org.
  • Hear the Candidates for Bishop Coadjutor and Prepare for Annual Council
    • Tuesday Jan 9, 6:30-9:00 p.m.: St. George's, Fredericksburg
    • Wednesday Jan 10, 6:30-9:00 p.m.: St. Paul's Memorial, Charlottesville
    • Thursday Jan 11, 6:30-9:00 p.m.: Christ Church, Winchester
    • Friday Jan 12, 6:15-8:45 p.m.: St. Stephen's, Richmond
    • Saturday Jan 13, 9:00-11:30 a.m.: St. Margaret's School, Tappahannock
    • Saturday Jan 13, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.: Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria
  • Music Planning for Lent and Easter at Roslyn, Feb. 4-5
  • Lenten Retreat – Real Presence: The Enneagram and Christian Spirituality; St. George’s, Fredericksburg; March 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • First Friday at Roslyn, March 2, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Contact Carolyn Chilton at cchilton@thediocese.net.
Other Links

212th Annual Council:Registration and agenda information for the January 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 Nominating 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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