The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

211th Annual Council
Gathered in the Spirit
January 27-28, Richmond

The 211th Annual Council of the Diocese of Virginia concluded its business Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006 and adjourned sine die. For the legislative highlights. (here).

The Diocese of Virginia Hurricane Katrina Response Info (more)

The Bishop's 2006 Visitation Schedule

1) Cover Letter outlining changes in procedure (.doc).
2) Schedule (.doc)

The Prevention of Child Abuse and Sexual Misconduct in Church

2005 Workshop Schedule for is here.

Want to establish an Ecumenical Dialogue in your Community?

A Guide from the Diocesan Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission (click here).

Want to apply for a Mustard Seed Grant?
The 2006 5^th Century Fund Progress Report and Mustard Grant application can be found here. Note: There will be a workshop to help grant applicants on Friday March 3 at Trinity Fredericksburg. See details in the application instructions. Deadline for application submission: April 1, 2006

Youth Mission voucher
Click here for a .pdf copy of the application.

The 2005 clergy compensation guidelines can be found under the Deployment menu.

Task Force on Giving Page

Reconciliation Commission Page

Anglican Cycle of Prayer 2006 takes on a new form. More...

Latest Diocesan news

Bishop Calls for Election
Bishop Lee Responds to Archbishop Orombi
Bishop Accepts Missioner’s Departure as Renunciation
South Riding to Continue
The November Communique is now available.
The January 2006 Virginia Episcopalian is available here.

The Windsor Report

Some resources and study guides:

Events

Multi-staff conference, February 6-8 at Roslyn. For clergy and lay staff of medium-large churches (.pdf of brochure).
2006 Leadership Conferences (click here).
Stewardship: More Blessed to Give, Saturday, March 4 at Trinity Church, Fredericksburg. Guest speaker The Rt. Rev. John H. MacNaughton author of the classic stewardship book, More Blessed to Give. (Registration form here, .doc)