News & Events
Do you want to know what is happening in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia? Our communications efforts help to keep you informed of all the events and activities in the diocese. This includes:
- Events: Diocesan-sponsored events including Christian Formation, conferences and other events are displayed on this page.
- Local Media stories: If you like to see what is published in Virginia papers relating to the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, other Episcopal Churches and news, you can find it on this page. Click here for a quick link to media stories that are published in the diocese.
- National Media: The greater church publishes news releases and provides access to media stories published throughout the nation. On this page you will find publications including Episcopal Life Online and links to The Episcopal Church website to keep you informed on what is happening around the nation.
- Parish News: There are lots of events taking place throughout Southern Virginia that are open to the public and/or members of the diocese. Go here to learn what is happening in our parishes.
- Press Releases: On this page you will find stories from the diocesan office and our press kit. Go here to find the periodic press releases distributed to our local media.
- Publications: On this page you will find the diocese’s publications including the Jamestown Cross, a printed newspaper that is distributed four times per year to more than 14,000 people, as well as a weekly electronic newsletter, the Sovia Media,
Our Facebook page (Diocese of Southern Virginia), where you will find photos and information to share and provide your own comments.
Contacts:
H. Carlyle Gravely, editor, Jamestown Cross, carlyle.gravely@cox.net
Rev. Richard O. Bridgford, mailing list editor, bridgford@earthlink.net
Sarah Scott Thomas, communications director, ssthomas@diosova.org
**To sign up for the Sovia Media and other electronic communications, add your email address into the box on the right side of your screen on the home page where it says: “Sign up for email news”.
**To update your mailing address for the Jamestown Cross, contact Richard Bridgford at bridgford@earthlink.net
Any questions? Contact Sarah Scott Thomas at ssthomas@diosova.org
