Invite From Chatham Hall – Help us welcome renowned author Phyllis Tickle onThursday, February 18th
Renowned author Phyllis Tickle will be the guest of Chatham Hall for an afternoon of conversation about...
Dear Sisters and Brothers: For almost forty years, the yearly Nag’s Head Conference has provided an important occasion for clergy and spouses to gather each May for rest and recreation, fellowship...
Announcing 2010 Bishop’s Days for Vestries & Leaders
Mark your calendar!
Bishop’s Days West: Saturday, March 6: Powhatan High School, Powhatan (registration deadline: Noon, March...
For information on how you can support those devasted by the earthquake in Haiti, go to our Disaster Relief page under “ministries” on this website.
I am sure that you are aware of the horrific...
Dear Friends,
By now I am sure you know of the terrible earthquake in Haiti. Not only is there great loss of life, but the damage and destruction will even further stress a nation that is already in...
We are populating our Council 2010 page (look under “our diocese” and then “2010 Council”). Here you will find registration information, accommodation links and other forms. ...
Dear Friends,
I’m pleased to announce the addition of the Reverend Canon James B. “Jay” Magness to our diocesan staff. Jay began his duties as of December 1.
In his new role in Southern Virginia,...
The Diocese of Southern Virginia is comprised of 115 parishes and more than 170 clergy. The Diocese was formed in 1892 as a spin off from the Diocese of Virginia, which dates back four centuries to 1607, when colonists sent from England paused on their way into the Chesapeake Bay for fresh water and a view of their new land. The Reverend Robert Hunt, spiritual advisor to the settlers, planted a cross into a sand dune near Cape Henry, proclaiming England’s unique brand of Christianity as the official faith of the new colony. The Church of England (Episcopal Church) would remain the established church of Virginia for the next 172 years.