127th Annual Council
Diocese of Southern Virginia
February 8 & 9, 2019 • Williamsburg Lodge – Williamsburg, Virginia
Fresh Expressions of Gospel Relationships
Keynote Speakers
“A Future for the Church”
Gannon Sims
Gannon Sims serves as Director of Ministry Formation at Fresh Expressions, an international movement of missionary disciples cultivating new kinds of church alongside existing congregations to more effectively engage our growing post-Christian society. Sims earned the Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baylor University and the Master of Divinity degree from Duke University. Prior to entering seminary, he worked as a legislative aide in the U.S. Senate and as a public affairs officer in the anti-human trafficking office at the U.S. State Department.
He has served in various roles at several churches, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Anglican. Gannon and his wife, Carey co-direct The Center for Faith and Leadership, an incubator for fresh expressions of church among the collegiate and young adult community in Fredericksburg.
He has served in various roles at several churches, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Anglican. Gannon and his wife, Carey co-direct The Center for Faith and Leadership, an incubator for fresh expressions of church among the collegiate and young adult community in Fredericksburg.
“From Maintenance to Mission: Taking the Church Back to What Jesus Started”
The Rev. Bobbe Fitzhugh
The Rev. Bobbe Fitzhugh is the Missioner for Fresh Expressions of Church for the Diocese of Wyoming. Bobbe ministers to parishes across the Diocese to help discern how the Holy Spirit may be leading Christ’s church in fresh, new ways. She steers efforts to recognize and develop Fresh Expressions of church by practicing the Great Commission and the Great Commandment – loving God and loving people and helping build communities of faith in the world in which we live.
The Rev. Fitzhugh has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Wyoming and a certificate in Theological Studies from the Seminary of the Southwest Wyoming Iona Initiative. She was ordained into the priesthood in 2015 and is a life-long Episcopalian. The Rev. Fitzhugh continues to serve Christ Church Douglas as one of its priests
The Rev. Fitzhugh has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Wyoming and a certificate in Theological Studies from the Seminary of the Southwest Wyoming Iona Initiative. She was ordained into the priesthood in 2015 and is a life-long Episcopalian. The Rev. Fitzhugh continues to serve Christ Church Douglas as one of its priests
Bishop Magness’ Address to Council
Click here for the text of Bishop Magness’ address to Council
Elections at Council
- Standing Committee: Helen Sharpe-Williams (Grace, Norfolk) and the Rev. Cameron Randle (Eastern Shore Chapel, Virginia Beach)
- Disciplinary Board: Bob Motley (Ascension, Norfolk); the Rev. Charles Bauer (Hickory Neck, Toano); the Rev. Lauren McDonald (Bruton Parish, Williamsburg)
- Provincial Synod: Alice Webley (All Saints, Virginia Beach) and the Rev. Grant Stokes (Trinity, Portsmouth)
Resolution Con-1 – Passed
Resolution C-1 – Tabled
Resolution C-2 – Withdrawn
Resolution R-1 – Passed
Resolution CR-1 (Bishop Hollerith) – Passed
Resolution CR-2 (Chatham Hall) – Passed
2019 Diocesan Budget – Passed
Delegate Materials
- Schedule of Events
- Dining Options
- Rules of Order
- Seat & Voice
- Order of Business
- Bishop’s Appointments
- Bishop’s Nominations
- Executive Board & Deans
- Status of Parishes & Missions Report
- Proposed 2019 Diocesan Budget
- Nominees for Election
- Resolution Con-1
- Resolution C-1
- Resolution C-2
- Resolution R-1
- Resolution CR-1 (Bishop Hollerith)
- Resolution CR-2 (Chatham Hall)
- Minutes of 126th Annual Council