The Rev. Canon Jay Magness, Canon for Administration and Mission, Elected Sixth Bishop Suffragan for Federal Ministries

(March 24, 2010)  The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia announced today the election of the Rev. Canon James “Jay” Magness as Sixth Bishop Suffragan for Federal Ministries.  Magness was elected at the Episcopal Church House of Bishops meeting in Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas.  Pending successful completion of the consent process, his consecration will be [...]

The Renewal of Ordination Vows, Blessing of Holy Oils and Holy Eucharist

The Renewal of Ordination Vows, Blessing of Holy Oils and Holy Eucharist will be held in two locations on Wednesday, March 31, 2010:   at 8 a.m. it will be held at St. Stephens Church, 372 Hiden Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23606 and at 3 p.m. – Church of the Redeemer, 2341 Winterfield Road, Midlothian, VA [...]

Bishop Hollerith calls Ashley Scruggs as Youth Missioner

The Rt. Rev. Herman Hollerith IV, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia announced that on the recommendation of the Youth Missioner Search Committee, he has called Ms. Ashley Scruggs as Youth Missioner in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia. A native Virginian, Ashley was baptized and confirmed as a member of Immanuel Episcopal [...]