The Companions for Mission Committee shepherds our relationships with the Diocese of Bradford, England, and the 24 dioceses of the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan.

Contact The Revd. Dr. Ellen Hanckel, who chairs the Committee, at C4M (at) dioswva.org to:

  • establish a link with a parish in Bradford
  • become involved in mission in Sudan
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December 2008 Epiphany in the Pew

This issue explores alternative gift fairs in the diocese and ways to observe a simple Christmas. MORE



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Here is the latest information for FYE this weekend at Phoebe Needles. Click here for your packing list and directions... MORE



Episcopal Life Online

Washington National Cathedral will eliminate 30 jobs, drastically scale back the Cathedral College of Preachers and cut $8 million from its current budget because of the global financial downturn.    MORE

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