Welcome to the
Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
everyone
is welcome here
Rule of Life
The Diocese of Southern Virginia embraces a set of guiding principles to enrich our lives. This transformative journey involves fostering a sense of belonging and togetherness in community; actively practicing acts of kindness and service; exploring, questioning, and learning from scripture; commitment to cultivating inner connection through prayer; and engaging in meaningful worship.
Connection
We commit to empowering and supporting all communities, large and small, to maintain and model healthy parish life. We will devote energy and resources to healthy congregational development, conflict resolution, and healthy relationships.
Becoming Beloved Community
We commit to improve our understanding of what it means to live racially just lives, and endeavoring to be agents of truth telling, healing, justice and racial reconciliation.
Creation Care
We commit to developing and maintaining a model of creation care that articulates and implements an action plan advancing our stewardship, not only of Diocesan resources, but of the earth and all its resources.
Evangelism
We will commit to develop and promote a model of evangelism that empowers us to tell our faith stories with the kind of ease and conviction that will attract people to our way. If it's not about love, it's not about God.
An outdoor ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, Chanco is a spiritual place for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Chanco is a perfect location for church retreats, corporate groups, youth programs, and families who want a remote location to relax, learn, and connect.
ENS
The Episcopal News Service is the official news agency of the Episcopal Church in the United States, providing up-to-date news, insightful commentary, and valuable resources for Episcopalians and the wider community, fostering connection and knowledge sharing within the faith community.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
The goal of BSA is to bring men and youth to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and to encourage their active participation in the life of the church and the community. This mission is carried out through various means, including evangelism, service to those in need, spiritual growth, mentoring, mission work, and advocacy, with a focus on fostering faith, fellowship, and a commitment to living out the teachings of Christianity among its members and in society at large.