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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From: Diocesan Home

Executive Board update

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 effec... MORE



From: Diocesan Home

Cartoon drawings draw front page attention

An offering of joy from the back pew-- Sketches of church mice prompt smiles at Christ Episcopal Church. (The Roanoke Times, 12/8/08) MORE



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