Diocese of VA

Tweeting the Good News in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. Now into the World.

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In the spirit of the UTO Lenten Gratitude Challenge, we share this wonder of creation that blooms forth each year at Mayo House. UTO is offering daily text messages during Lent. Sign up here: https://t.co/1GMzhoYJdT #DioVA #episcopal #UTOGratefulLent

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Bishop Stevenson on Tyre Nichols' death: As we grieve another senseless killing of an unarmed Black man, let us recommit ourselves to walking with Jesus, to fighting injustice, and bringing about long-overdue reforms to policing in America. https://t.co/UyCqZRM7Vb #TyreNichols

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We give thanks for Church of Our Savior, Montpelier who has been welcomed into Annual Convention in full Church status from Mission status. Thanks be to God!

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Our newest members of the Standing Committee have been duly elected by the 228th Annual Convention: Clergy Members The Rev. Santiago Rodriguez and The Rev. Noelle York-Simmons and Lay Members Thomas Beatty and Helen Penrod. #DioVA

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Convention passed six resolutions today, including support for appointment of Assistant Bishops to support and inspire our new Bishop during our leadership transition. #DioVA

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We pause in the midst of resolutions and suspend the rules of order to offer applause for a courtesy resolution honoring Bishop Susan Goff. #DioVA

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Q&A Panel helping our Diocesan delegates dig more deeply into reparations as an act of deep responsibility and ongoing commitment to racial justice and reconciliation.

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Bishop Eugene Sutton, "Reparation means to repair what is broken. It is about money...but isn't just about money; it's about relationship. An act of reparation is to reconcile a wrong or an injury... to repair and to make whole."

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Bishop Eugene Sutton, Bishop of Maryland, is reminding us of the realities of racial injustice and inequity as we grow together, with God's help, more deeply into our Diocesan commitments to reparation, restorative justice, and racial equity. #DioVA

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Bishop Goff in her pastoral address, encourages us to name our fears, honestly and boldly, before God and one another "asking Jesus to remember you and show you paradise." Leave those fears in Jesus' hands. #DioVA

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Bishop Susan Goff, in her pastoral address, encourages us to Be Not Afraid and live into our covenant with each other and give with a sense of abundance: "We refuse to be diminished by fear." #DioVA

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Bishop-Elect Mark Stevenson offers gratitude for all the love and support during this time of transition: "Let's go give 'em Heaven" as we move more deeply into our relationship together as Beloved Community.

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The 228th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia has officially begun!

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An auction of Bishop Susan Goff 's artwork raised $12, 935 for racial justice initiatives. Our opening reception gives thanks for her ministry with the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.

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Let's GO to the 228th Annual Convention! Registration is underway! #DioVa

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Bishop Brooke-Davidson ordained seven priests and two deacons this past Saturday. Let us give thanks for these newly ordained servants in Christ. #DioVa #episcopal

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Diocese of Virginia Receives Notice of Consent to the Election of the Rev. Canon E. Mark Stevenson. https://t.co/LhkUTb6MQn
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Powerful witness of hundreds of deputies to General Convention who oppose gun violence and our elected leaders’ collective inaction about it. #gc80 @susansnook #shootinglastnight #baltimore #episcopalchurch

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It's Day One of The Episcopal Church's 80th General Convention! You can follow along by signing up for postcards. Subscribe here: https://t.co/7T0D2qka00

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Give thanks for the life of the Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee, 12th Bishop of Virginia. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. https://t.co/1Bvm32vkxk #episcopal