Formation Events
Upcoming event:
Companions on the way:Â A lenton journey of discovery and discernment
Saturday, January 30, 2010, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Thirty-six Wonderful Years! What a Glorious Ride!
The Shrine Mont Adult Education Conference, which began in 1974, concluded in 2009 with a lively celebration of the life of this wonderful conference that has been so important to the spiritual formation of a generation of Episcopalians in Southern Virginia. Jean Rutherford, one of the founders of the conference, and Randolph Charles, formerly of this diocese and now serving as rector of Church of the Epiphany in downtown Washington, DC were the keynoters. Those in attendance were blessed by their presence and wisdom. As we go forward into a period of discernment, a new Adult Formation Committee will be formed and will help inform and develop a strategy for lifelong formation. Information on the new Adult Formation Committee will be posted on this page and elsewhere. For additional questions and comments, contact Caroline Black at cblack@diosova.org
Diocese of Southern Virginia’s EfM Mentor Training is scheduled for January 7 through 9, 2010, at The Well Retreat Center in Smithfield, VA. At present, both Basic and Formation training (Four-source Theological Reflection) are planned. Registration will be from 3:30-4:30pm; training will begin at 5:00pm on Thursday, January 7th. Training will end no later than 3:00pm on Saturday, January 9th. Participants are expected to be present for the entire session in order to meet the training requirements of 18 contact hours.
Please return the registration form, with your deposit, as soon as possible, but no later than November 15th 2009. To reserve your space, please send a deposit of $175, payable to the Diocese of Southern Virginia to Ann Meyer, St. Martin’s, Williamsburg. From November 15th through December 15th a partial refund may be available, but after December 15th, 2009, the deposit is NOT refundable, unless someone else takes your place in the training. Any remaining balance is payable at the time of training. A registration confirmation will be sent to you upon payment of your deposit.
For further information, contact Ann Meyer at 757-229-1111.
Caroline Black