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		<title>Phyllis Tickle at Chatham Hall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Invite From Chatham Hall &#8211; 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 the 
future of Christianity.
&#8220;Phyllis Tickle offers a creative and provocative overview of multiple social and cultural changes in our era, their relation to previous major [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://diosova.org/?p=3013</link>
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		<title>Message from the bishop:  Nag&#8217;s Head Clergy Conference</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Sisters and Brothers:   For almost forty years, the yearly Nag&#8217;s Head Conference has provided an important occasion for clergy and spouses to gather each May for rest and recreation, fellowship and growth. Many of you have wonderful memories of such conferences over the years, not to mention great stories.
In recent years, however, questions have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://diosova.org/?p=3009</link>
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		<title>Announcing 2010 Bishop Days</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Announcing 2010 Bishop&#8217;s Days for Vestries &#38; Leaders 
Mark your calendar!
Bishop&#8217;s Days West:  Saturday, March 6: Powhatan High School, Powhatan (registration deadline:  Noon, March 1)
Bishop&#8217;s Days East:  Saturday, March 13: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach (registration deadline:  Noon, March 8 )
 
Theme:   Framing the Future in Exciting New Ways  &#8220;New Every Morning&#8221;
With the Rt. Rev. Holly Hollerith    
Saturdays 8:15 a.m. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://diosova.org/?p=2995</link>
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		<title>Open Budget Review to be held Friday, February 12</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Open Budget Review Q &#38; A to be held Friday, February 12 at the Williamsburg Lodge.
The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia’s Annual Council will take place from Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14, 2010.  The schedule of events, published elsewhere in this Jamestown Cross edition, will include something new this year….an Open Budget Review [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://diosova.org/?p=2984</link>
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		<title>Support Haiti</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For information on how you can support those devasted by the earthquake in Haiti, go to our Disaster Relief page under &#8220;ministries&#8221; on this website.
I am sure that you are aware of the horrific devastation and loss of life in Haiti following the earthquakes that occurred in that country last week.  We are pleased that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://diosova.org/?p=2953</link>
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		<title>Haiti:  Message from the bishop concerning the January 12 earthquake</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 the grip of tremendous poverty.  It is our understanding that the cathedral, offices, bishop&#8217;s residence, Convent for the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://diosova.org/?p=2934</link>
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		<title>Council information now available</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are populating our Council 2010 page (look under &#8220;our diocese&#8221; and then &#8220;2010 Council&#8221;).  Here you will find registration information, accommodation links and other forms.  Stay tuned as we continue to add the information you need for the 2010 Council, February 12-14.
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		<link>http://diosova.org/?p=2884</link>
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		<title>Registration</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Registration for the 118th Annual Council in Williamsburg, February 12-14, 2010 was due by January 22, 2010.  Documents for Council Registration, are available by clicking on the link. Look below for accommodation registration information for the Williamsburg Lodge.
Information for individuals: All clergy, delegates, alternates, and visitors attending Annual Council need to register. (If you are an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://diosova.org/?p=1658</link>
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		<title>Message from bishop: Southern Virginia welcomes the Reverend Canon Jay Magness to the bishop’s staff.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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, Jay’s title will be that of Canon for Mission and Diocesan Administration.  His duties will include:

Acting as diocesan staff person for the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://diosova.org/?p=2842</link>
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		<title>General Convention DVDs now available</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sermons, daily video news wrap-ups
 [November 19, 2009]  DVDs featuring all the sermons and daily highlights of The Episcopal Church’s General Convention 2009 are now available through Episcopal Books and Resources.
The DVDs are ideal for adult forums, Sunday school classes, evangelism, Advent or Lenten reflections, Bible study, discussion groups, or as a commemorative item.
The content of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://diosova.org/?p=2816</link>
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