Welcome We're glad you are visiting the Episcopal Diocese of
Southern Virginia.
There are over 115 congregations throughout
Southern Virginia, large and small, new and historic.
We work together, lay and ordained, through a
multitude of life giving committees and groups. We
welcome you to come and celebrate with us. Our Bishop
Pro Tempore is the Rt. Rev. John C. Buchanan.
Our diocese is a member of the center and supports the important work done on behalf of the citizens of our state whose voice is not heard. as people of faith we speak for them and lift their concerns in a voice than informs, speaks and inspires justice.
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Clergy Manual Update
The newest (2008) Diocesan Clergy Manual revision is now available online [here]
Clergy Retirement News News of particular interest to retiring or retired clergy:
A Report from the Chaplain to the Retired Clergy and Surviving Spouses is
[here] and
a summary of ECUSA policy is [here]
Book Release Earnest Graham and Shirley Smith Graham, priests of the Diocese of Southern Virginia, are pleased to share their graphic translation of the biblical books of Jonah, Esther and Amos in The Unlikely Chosen.
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Stewardship Conference
Living our Faith - "Stewardship in the 21st Century" 2009 Stewardship Conference, February 11-12, Gatlinburg, TN [Details Here]
Save the Dates
An Advent Retreat - December 4-6 Knotted to God Exploring our Celtic Christian Roots Sponsored by the Commission on Prayer and Healing, Diocese of Southern Virginia at Chanco on the James December 4-6, 2008.
For more information, download a brochure [here]
