08/15/2008
Diocesan clergy on YouTube
By c wills
The Revs. Judy Parrish (Nelson County Parish) and Marian Windel (Peace-in-the-Valley, Nellysford) can be seen in a new video produced by the Rev. Matthew Moretz, an Episcopal priest and producer of the popular "Father Matthew Presents" videos.
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08/06/2008
Statement from Evans House offices
By staff
Diocesan communication officer Christie Wills has released a statement regarding the police investigation of a body found at the edge of diocesan property.
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08/01/2008
Stewardship Development Institute
By C Wills
The Second Annual Stewardship Development Institute will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2008, beginning at 9:30 am at the Phoebe Needles Center. The event is designed for all parish stewardship chairs, treasurers, Christian educators, and clergy.
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07/28/2008
Vote Out Poverty Campaign
By Sam Campbell, St. James, Rke
In a recent sermon, our rector gave definition to and contrasted charity and justice, saying that charity is a good thing, in that it provides for immediate needs of people in trouble, often on a one-time basis. Justice, however, represents attempts to move to more permanent solutions to problems such as poverty, and requires political action to make it happen. Since then I have spent considerable time and intellectual energy trying to figure out how justice could become a reality, given the political culture in which we now live.
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07/18/2008
Solo Flight for Episcopal Singles
By C Wills
Single adults of all ages can share experiences and gather ideas for “creating communities of ones" at the Solo Flight conference Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at Kanuga Conferences, Inc. in Hendersonville, NC.
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07/10/2008
Is Music a Basic Human Need?
By C Wills
For Episcopal schools' outreach in Haiti:
I am looking for gently used violins or other instruments [trumpets, clarinets, etc] to take to Haiti with me as I work with Episcopal schools there. At a Haitian priest's request, U.S Episcopal schools' student musicians and teachers are assisting the birth of an orchestra in Haiti's rural, central plateau. A summer strings camp was recently offered. Music is a basic human need too.
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06/30/2008
Roanoke Wildlife Rescue at Phoebe Needles
By John Heck
The next program at the Center for Lifelong Learning at the Phoebe Needles Center is 10:00am on Tuesday, July 8th. Dorothy Runion of the Roanoke Wildlife Rescue will be bringing a variety of animals and talking about the work of her agency.
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06/25/2008
Diocesan Disaster Plan rates Honorable Mention
By B Lindsay
In September 2007, Episcopal Relief and Development announced a competition to select the best diocesan disaster plans. The top three diocesan plans would receive cash awards with funds to be used for disaster preparedness. Our diocesan and parish guidance plans were submitted for their review in March 2008.
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06/17/2008
Parish Communicators Day
By C Wills
Evans House Diocesan Office
Wed. July 30 ▪ 9:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Featuring John Jackson, Online Editor of The Roanoke Times/ roanoke.com
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06/10/2008
BaseCamp
By C Wills
BaseCamp is an online gathering area for clergy and lay leaders. Similar to an internet bulletin-board, BaseCamp allows members to communicate with each other without keeping up with individual emails.
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