11/21/2008

December 2008 Epiphany in the Pew

By C Wills


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


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10/25/2008

November 2008 Epiphany in the Pew

By Christie Wills


This issue describes the ministry of the Order of the Daughters of the King. There are eight DOK parish chapters in Southwestern Virginia.


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10/24/2008

October 2008 Epiphany in the Pew

By Christie Wills


This issue explores the spirituality of art and an overview of diocesan art day.


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08/27/2008

September 2008

By C Wills


A look at the 2008 diocesan narrative budget and an ad for diocesan Art Day on Nov. 1.


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08/27/2008

August 2008 Epiphany in the Pew

By C Wills


A closer look at the parish nurse ministry across the diocese and an ad for Diocesan Stewardship Day. This year's theme is "Building Households of Faith,"-- how the church can help families talk about their values and money.


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08/27/2008

July 2008 Epiphany in the Pew

By C Wills


This issue explores the outreach ministry that takes place each summer at Grace House Center, our diocesan learning center in Wise County. It also features an ad for Parish Communicators Day.


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08/27/2008

June 2008 Epiphany in the Pew

By C Wills


This issue gives an overview of the exciting outdoor camp opportunities the diocese offers through the camps at Phoebe Needles Center and the River Adventure Program.


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08/27/2008

May 2008 Epiphany in the Pew

By C Wills


A round up of 2008 Virginia General Assembly action that the faith community has been tracking. Written by Patrick Getlein of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, a non-profit, non-partisan center of advocacy for issues of peace and justice.


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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



From: Dioswva Youth

Christmas shopping through the diocese?

Yes! Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift? We can help.... your gift of $5 can feed 20 people or a gift of $25 can feed 100 people! Honor those in your life who inspire you by making a donat... MORE



Episcopal Life Online

When an anticipated 9,000 to 10,000 deputies and alternate deputies, bishops, Episcopal Church Women, exhibitors, staff, volunteers and visitors converge in Anaheim, California, next July for the Episcopal Church's 76th General Convention and ECW ...    MORE

Episcopal Life Weekly bulletin inserts for January 11 offer information about the issue of human trafficking, which refers to people who are trapped or tricked into involuntary servitude. Annually, about 600,000 to 800,000 people    MORE

In a landmark ruling that could have national implications, the California Supreme Court on January 5 upheld an earlier court decision that buildings and property do not belong to dissident congregations but to the Diocese of Los Angeles and the g...    MORE