Diocese rolls out new web site design 06/27/2008
In its first major overhaul since 2005, the diocese has revamped the look of its web site, dioswva.org.

Sharing a passion for youth 08/30/2006
By Christie M. Wills When Beth Crow became diocesan youth coordinator in 2000, she inherited a youth program that occasionally showed signs of liveliness but largely consisted of just two events: Youth at Council and the Bradford Exchange program. Previous youth coordinators had helped create the Youth Ministries Team in 1998 as a joint youth and adult leadership group for diocesan activities but it had attracted only 10-15 participants. Since Crow started working with the diocese, the once anemic youth program has blossomed into a vigorous network of youth and adults holding regular events.

"...That they all shall be One." 06/26/2008
The Rev. Becky Crites, Ecumenical Officer, Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia "Of Synods and Statements..." A great joy in ecumenical work is the invitation to attend other denominations' annual meetings. You might call me an "annual council groupie."

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Openings Part-Time Rector-- ASCENSION, AMHERST, VIRGINIAAvailable September, 2008Family Size parish, Budget $55-60,000    - Deacon/parish nurse and 3 lay assistants   - Com...