12/15/2008
Executive Board update
By Alan Boyce
The diocesan executive board met on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Evans House. Our diocesan staff continued their efforts to help equip our clergy and lay leaders with the necessary tools to effectively represent their convocations in the diocese. They have been involved in the actual strategic planning for each meeting this year.
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12/08/2008
Cartoon drawings draw front page attention
By staff
An offering of joy from the back pew--
Sketches of church mice prompt smiles at Christ Episcopal Church. (The Roanoke Times, 12/8/08)
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10/30/2008
Ecumenical commission issues statement of concern
By Becky Crites
Episcopal Church commission speaks out against DVD movie "Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West."
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10/28/2008
Fran McKendree in Lexington
By staff report
You are invited to hear singer and song writer Fran McKendree perform in concert on Thursday evening, Nov. 6 at 7:00 pm in the R. E Lee Parish Hall, Lexington.
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10/15/2008
Check out a "Goth Eucharist"
By staff report
Explore an alternative Eucharist at Hollins University
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10/06/2008
Presiding Bishop on NPR's Fresh Air Oct. 6
By staff report
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori will be interviewed by Terry Gross on Fresh Air, Monday, Oct. 6.
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10/02/2008
Holy habits during a fickle economy
By Christie Wills
During her three visits to the diocese— twice as Council keynote speaker—former Episcopal Church stewardship officer Terry Parsons shared wisdom about financial matters. In these times of economic uncertainty, Parsons’ advice merits review for parishioners and parishes alike.
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09/25/2008
Field Chapel Dedication at National D-Day Memorial
By staff report
The National D-Day Memorial will observe the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels on Monday, Sep. 29 with an authentic WWII worship service that dedicates the Memorial’s Four Chaplains Field Chapel.
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09/19/2008
UPDATED--Va. Tribe Recognition to be considered
By Christie Wills
WASHINGTON - A bill to give federal recognition to six Virginia Indian tribes is slated for a Senate hearing next Thursday, the furthest point the bill has reached in any Congress.
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09/19/2008
Executive Board plans vestry visits
By Alan Boyce
The Executive Board of the diocese met on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Evans House diocesan offices. There were a number of things to talk about since our last meeting on May 10. Here are some highlights of that meeting:
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